CGTN AmericaIndependent review finds UNRWA follows neutrality principles
An independent review has found that the UN agency for Palestinians complies with neutrality principles. Find out what this means.
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April 23, 2024
Immigrant groups in U.S. blast resumption of deportation flights to Haiti
Human rights groups and Haitian American organizations are blasting the resumption of U.S. deportation flights to Haiti, taking place as the nation remains in the grip of chaos and gang violence. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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April 23, 2024
Cuba’s longest horizontal oil well completed
In March, Cuba finished construction of the longest horizontal oil well in the country. It has been described as a “technological feat,” for the Cuban oil sector and China as a result of a long-time joint partnership in the sector. Oil wells drilled with Chinese […]
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April 23, 2024
Colombia’s health care crisis
Colombia’s health care system is at risk of a major upheaval. President Gustavo Petro tried to pass a reform bill this month, but it did not make it through Congress. Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the […]
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April 22, 2024
Family members honor Columbine victims 25 years after mass shooting
Remembering Columbine high school shooting victims 25 years later.
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April 22, 2024
U.S. will continue policy of returning migrants who enter illegally from Haiti
Migrants caught illegally entering the U.S. from Haiti will be returned by boat. Learn more.
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April 19, 2024
The United Nations celebrates Chinese Language Day
The United Nations is celebrating Chinese Language Day this week with a performance by Chinese singer and superstar Zhou Shen. Chinese is one of the official languages used by the world body, and the day is an ode to diversity at the UN. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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April 19, 2024
Web Summit Rio wraps up
Web Summit Rio wrapped up on Thursday setting records for attendance. Beyond promoting networking and deal-making, the mega tech conference also showed how large companies and small startups are tackling climate change. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco in Rio spoke with two of them.
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April 19, 2024
Local hospitals face impact of migrant influx
In this election year in the United States, polls consistently rank immigration as a top concern among voters. Amid an influx of migrants, many American communities are struggling to manage their needs. That includes hospitals, which regularly provide uncompensated care for these new arrivals. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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April 19, 2024
Over 100,000 Haitians flee Port-au-Prince the past 30 days
The United Nations says an estimated nearly 100,000 people have fled the violence in Port-au-Prince in the past month. There is a political void in Haiti and many can no longer wait as gangs launch regular attacks in the city. CGTN’s Harold Isaac reports.
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April 19, 2024
How effective are background checks for U.S. gun ownership?
Gun shows are a common and unique pastime across many parts of the United States. An estimated 5,000 are held every single year. For decades, the firearms sold at those gun shows haven’t required background checks. That loophole is now closing. The move is rankling some gun enthusiasts, who question how effective background checks really are. CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports.
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April 19, 2024
Experts warn of AI and deepfakes ahead of U.S. election
Ahead of the U.S. election in November, social media has been on high alert for a technology that threatens to disrupt fair voting. As CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, AI and deepfakes are getting more sophisticated, but researchers are working on new ways to detect them.
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April 19, 2024
Cuba’s aging population
Over the past few decades, Cuba has seen the steady aging of its population. Experts say its become a major demographic challenge impacting the country socially and economically. CGTN’s Luis Chirino takes a look at this phenomenon affecting the Caribbean island nation.
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April 19, 2024
Chinese Language Day: Honoring multilingualism
April 20th marks the Chinese Language Day at the United Nations, celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote the use of the Chinese language.
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April 19, 2024
Chicago street vendors navigate informal economy
In Chicago, tens of thousands of migrants have arrived in the city from the southern border just in the last couple of years. Many have a long wait for a work permit and that has led to a growing informal economy.
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April 18, 2024
Lula and Petro meet in Colombia
Latin America is facing escalating strife over a diplomatic row between Ecuador and Mexico. Ecuador is accused of overstepping international diplomacy laws when it raided the Mexican Embassy. While some South American countries are divided on this, Brazil and Colombia stand united. Learn more […]
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April 18, 2024
Highlights from IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor report
Global economies are set for another year of slow but steady growth, according to the IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor report.
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April 18, 2024
China’s role in global economic growth
Finance leaders from around the world continue their International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. Participants know that China will play a crucial role in global growth in the coming years.
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April 18, 2024
Human by design: Innovators of humanoid robots prepare for widespread adoption
Humanoid robot technology is no longer a fantasy of fiction, but has become a hard-charging reality expected to shift the working environments of some of the world’s largest companies within the next decade. Years of experimentation by international robotics and AI developers are culminating in […]
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April 18, 2024
Why some residents are fleeing Florida
Florida has seen a population boom in recent years, but government data now also show that many residents are choosing to leave the state. A high cost of living and divisive politics are among reasons most cited.
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April 18, 2024
Women-founded startups take the spotlight at Web Summit Rio
The world’s largest conference on technology and innovation is held in Rio de Janeiro. The event, Web Summit Rio, has broken records when it comes to female participation among entrepreneurs, attendees, and speakers. The Women in Tech Lounge is an exclusive area aimed at […]
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April 18, 2024
UN Security Council debates future of UNRWA in Gaza
The head of the UN’s aid agency in Gaza pleaded with Security Council members on Wednesday, April 17, to ensure it remains operational. The Israeli government has called for the aid agency to be dismantled. But the world body insists there is no other […]
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April 18, 2024
Scientists predict “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is still more than a month away but experts are already signaling it could be a very active one. One prominent hurricane forecast is even using the word “extreme.”
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April 18, 2024
China-U.S. cooperation: 38 China’s cultural relics returned
A set of priceless ancient Chinese artifacts are safely back in the hands of the country’s diplomats in New York. The city’s authorities have just handed the relics over after police intercepted thieves who’d planned to sell them on America’s black market.
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April 18, 2024
First phase of Maui wildfire investigation report released
The wildfires in Hawaii last summer were the deadliest in modern U.S. history, claiming lives and incinerating communities across the island of Maui. Now, Hawaiian authorities are in the process of officially reporting on the events.
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April 17, 2024
Athletes, organizers prepare for Paris Olympic Games
There are less than 100 days ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Tuesday was a significant day for many athletes, as their Olympic dream edges ever closer. But for organizers, the focus is on security. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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April 17, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court considers Capitol riot prosecutions, Trump case at stake
In a pivotal session, the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in deliberations that could significantly impact the prosecution of individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building, raising questions about the application of federal obstruction statutes. The court’s focus on this […]
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April 17, 2024
Peru struggles against worsening dengue outbreak
As a dengue fever epidemic sweeps Latin America, medical authorities in Peru report that cases and deaths have more than tripled in 2024 compared to the same period last year. CGTN’s Dan Collyns reports
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April 17, 2024
IMF release World Economic Outlook showing steady growth
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook which estimates global growth in 2024 and 2025 will maintain the current rate of 3.2%.
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April 17, 2024
New York City struggles to handle influx of undocumented migrants
New York is one of several sanctuary cities across the U.S., which limits its cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law.
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April 17, 2024
Uranium mining threatens indigenous communities in America’s Southwest
Following an agreement at the COP28 climate summit last year to triple nuclear energy production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there’s been a global shift to nuclear plants.
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April 16, 2024
Colorado leading the way for small businesses
Small businesses form the backbone of the U.S. economy and new ones are constantly being created. Last year set a record for new business applications in the U.S. The rapidly growing state of Colorado is leading the way. Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Denver.
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April 16, 2024
American high school students reflect on their trip to China
Some Washington state students are back at home after spending 11 days in China. The two dozen teens are one of the groups of high school students to visit China since President Xi Jinping announced last November the program to invite 50,000 young Americans to […]
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April 16, 2024
The immigration crisis on both sides of the Rio Grande river
Social post: Immigration continues to be a top concern for voters in the U.S. in this election year. The first installment of our latest series on immigration brings you the parallel lives of two dedicated officers, each patrolling a different side of the same river […]
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April 16, 2024
IMF projects global growth at 3.2% in 2024
Global finance leaders are coming together in Washington this week for the annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. The gathering comes at a crucial time for the world economy. The International Monetary Fund projected the world economy to grow at 3.2 percent in 2024, according to […]
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April 15, 2024
Court orders relocation of migrant children from open-air camps in California
Facing a pushback from Texas, thousands of immigrants made their journey through California’s border with Mexico in recent months. Albeit welcoming on the surface, California’s resources have been slashed and up until last week, even unaccompanied minors were left in deplorable conditions out in the […]
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April 14, 2024
San Francisco mayor talks about development opportunities with China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is excited about her trip to China, as she plans to build new bridges for tourism, tech business, and city development opportunities.
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April 13, 2024
Jellyfish bloom hits Venezuela waters
A very unusual invasion of jellyfish in Venezuela is perplexing experts, who believe the appearance of millions of the glutinous creatures could be a consequence of climate change, or overfishing. Learn more.
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April 13, 2024
Senior-care facilities growing in popularity across the U.S.
People are living longer in the 21st century. One organization in the United States predicts the number of Americans over the age of 65 will increase nearly 50 percent by the year 2050. Some housing communities for seniors in the U.S. are shaking the […]
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April 12, 2024
China and Mexico to deepen cultural exchanges
In Mexico City, China’s Culture Committee members met with their Mexican counterparts to see how they can deepen their mutual understanding.
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April 12, 2024
Paintings buried for 2,000 years see daylight
See the latest archeological find in Pompeii, Italy.
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April 11, 2024
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank prepare for spring meetings
Policy makers will gather in Washington next week for the annual International Monetary Fund – World Bank spring meetings.
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April 11, 2024
EPA issues new rule limiting “forever chemicals” in U.S. drinking water
A new rule in the U.S. will limit the amount of so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
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April 11, 2024
Haitians face complicated U.S. immigration policies
As Haiti grapples with escalating turmoil, the United States is holding firm to its immigration policies that target Haitian migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally.
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April 10, 2024
Colombia’s ELN suspends peace talks amid UN evaluation
The Colombian leftist guerrilla group, ELN, has halted peace negotiations scheduled to commence this week, adding another layer of complexity to Colombia’s quest for lasting peace. Meanwhile, the United Nations’ verification committee on Colombian peace efforts presented its assessment to the Security Council. Michelle Begue, […]
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April 10, 2024
Navigating pitfalls of dating app addiction in digital world
Online dating has facilitated connections worldwide, but is it a wholesome method for seeking love? According to a recent eHarmony survey, nine out of 10 dating app users feel addicted to these platforms, with nearly a third checking them during work hours and 12 percent […]
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April 10, 2024
Baltimore’s Key Bridge disaster highlights construction dangers
Two weeks after the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge due to a container ship crash, six construction workers have lost their lives, with three still missing.
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April 10, 2024
What products and services are costing more?
The U.S. consumer price index increased 0.4 percent in March 2024 compared to February, an up 3.5 percent over the last 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI broadly measures select goods and services in the U.S. economy. The overall […]
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April 10, 2024
Ecuador-Mexico diplomatic crisis sparks international concern
Tensions between Ecuador and Mexico intensify after Ecuadorian police entered the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas. International organizations and leaders are intervening to address the crisis. Correspondent Nicolás Suárez reports from Quito, Ecuador.
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