Syria and the Middle East topped the agenda at the Munich Security conference as various foreign ministers discussed the potential vacuum of a U.S. withdrawal.
In Mexico, folk art is as varied as it is popular. However, it’s one artist that’s setting himself apart by breaking past serious adversity, and breaking past the mold.
China, the U.S. and Germany trade barbs over telecommunications security and the Iran nuclear deal at the Munich Security Conference.
Venezuela’s collapsing economy is destroying the country’s health care system. Sick Venezuelans are now forced to seek medical attention in neighboring Colombia.
Residents in the U.S. city of El Paso, Texas dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that a border wall cut the city’s crime rate, instead giving credit to greater cross-border cooperation and community policing.
A university building in St. Petersburg partially collapsed, trapping more than 20 people. Russia’s Emergency Ministry says it has already opened an investigation into safety violations.
The frantic calls started pouring in at 1:24 p.m. A gunman was shooting people inside a sprawling manufacturing warehouse in Aurora, Illinois.
El Salvador is Central America’s smallest nation, but there’s nothing small about the nation’s natural beauty. The capital, San Salvador, with breathtaking views of volcanoes, is the country’s most populous city. Chinese businessman Li Jing “Luis” Yi gives a tour of his San Salvador.
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See how one barbershop singing group gave the gift of song to unsuspecting people in Washington D.C.
More than a million people are expected at the Chicago Auto Show and the issue of trade tariffs remains a key concern for the auto industry. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
This year, expressing your love during Valentine’s Day may be a little bit harder—because the iconic “Sweethearts” candies won’t be an option.
The 2019 Westminster Dog Show includes two new breeds: the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. Karina Huber reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to pay for a wall at the southern border.
Is the world’s most populated country going to run short of people? We take a look at China’s looming population crisis.
South Africa, one year after Cyril Ramaphosa took over as president. And, Zimbabwe. How is its president responding to recent protests that left several people dead?
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets – split in purpose. Amid vocal opposition against President Nicolas Maduro… passionate defense of the embattled leader, too.
Tech giant IBM’s annual Think conference is in full swing in San Francisco.
Sao Paulo Campus Party is a big tech celebration with drones racing fans showing off their customized computers gaming with the latest advances and also start-ups looking to present their ideas.
A new business has sprung up as a result of the economic crisis in Venezuela: light bulb repair shops. They operate in many open markets across the country, and make it possible for some Venezuelans to light their homes while also providing a living for those who do the repairs.
Some small US towns with struggling economies, are now looking to the growing cannabis industry for a turn-around.
You can find Chinese food all over the world. But it takes on new twists as it adjusts to other cultures and tastes. One chef in California has drawn on her roots to inspire a new fusion food: Casian cuisine.
Today, the bi-annual event is known for drawing designers from around the globe. In the process, it is slowly becoming more diverse.
When you think of places outside of China with large Chinese communities, Colorado doesn’t come to mind. The western US state has a fairly small Chinese-American population, but it has established a strong presence as an adoptive Chinese community.
There’s a new ice queen in the United States.
Find out how a box of chalk changed artist David Zinn’s life.
When Baltimore baker and illustrator Ann Xu is feeling down, she heads to the kitchen and cooks something from scratch. Check out what deliciousness she and Asieh made in this week’s Recipe for Life.
Check out Shi Lun’s world class sketches in this week’s Full Frame Close Up.
“Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic” is a shadow puppet play like no other that’s been drawing big, sold-out crowds in the U.S. and around the world. Now the Iranian production is being performed in China, where puppetry originated.
From Executive Producer Oliver Stone, an exploration of the intersection between media, government and the truth.
The Lost Children of Tunisia is a harrowing portrait of the devastating effects terrorism has had on Tunisia. It introduces viewers to families whose lives have been forever-altered by sons who have – sometimes secretly – left to join ISIL.
Singing in Spanish, dozens of popular bands provided the soundtrack for turbulent decades in Latin America, which are still heard on the radio today. One of the most influential and respected musicians of that generation is Pedro Aznar.
Venezuela is getting recognition for an ancient athletic activity practiced professionally in Japan, Sumo Wrestling.
The trash millions of people discard each day is being collected to create opportunities. An artist has opened a workshop to turn the trash into art. Meet Thierry Jeannot.
Over the years, Colombia made important economic adjustments, including multiple trade agreements. This helped bring more business to the country. Correspondent Michelle Begue reports.
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