British Prime Minister Theresa May challenged the European Union on Friday to break the “impasse” in Brexit negotiations, fighting back after the bloc threw divorce negotiations into doubt by labeling May’s blueprint for leaving the bloc unworkable.
The death toll rose above 100 after a ferry capsized and sank on Lake Victoria, Tanzania state radio reported Friday, while a second day of rescue efforts raced the setting sun.
Among the themes at this year’s UN General Assembly is female empowerment and gender equality. Women have made great strides in the world but challenges remain.
In countries around the world, balancing career and family has resulted in women having children at an older age. But with that comes the reality that there are far more difficulties in getting pregnant. Startups are looking to bridge that gap via technology.
As the new round of US tariffs on Chinese goods nears, a U.S. boat maker that relies on China to manufacture its boats now has a sinking feeling about its ability to survive.
Locals disagree on the route out of the fiscal crisis, but many Puerto Ricans are not ready to give up.
Women in many countries are finding it easier to go to school, get top-level jobs and hold elected offices. However, the United Nations says it’s still a long way from having equal access.
A year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, a look at recovery efforts since the storm battered the island and what can be done to prevent another tragedy.
Falling on September 24, this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. But what exactly is this festival and how do people celebrate it? Here are the 5 things you need to know.
Ingesting plastic can clog canals and cause lethal internal injuries.
Chinese musician VAVA is making a name for herself in the international, hip hop scene, from performing on “The Rap of China” to being featured on the soundtrack to “Crazy Rich Asians”. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz takes a look at how this talented artist quickly shot to stardom.
In Okinawa, people are working to preserve the native language. Only about 400,000 people speak Uchinaaguchi, a language UNESCO has deemed endangered.
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Borders and Brexit dominated an informal meeting of E.U. leaders. CGTN’s Mariam Zaidi reports on all the big issues dividing Europe, from the Austrian city of Salzburg.
The leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong Un, meets with the President of the Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, in Pyongyang.
China retaliates against new trade tariffs imposed by the United States. How could the trade war affect the global economy?
Growing economic ties between China and Egypt. What does it mean for the two countries and beyond?
Puerto Ricans have come away from the disaster of Hurricane Maria with a clear-eyed view of reality: That they are the authors of their future. Tired of politics, government bureaucracy and mismanagement, they learned to rely on each other — their families and community — to rebuild and survive
Confusion surrounding United States trade policy toward China. President Trump took to twitter seeming to undermine his own officials over an offer of talks with Beijing.
The event features a range of traditional products, but also celebrates Tibetan heritage.
As the new school year begins in China, it’s not just students and teachers entering the classroom. Robots are also reporting for duty.
Get ready to be “in the know” about Shenyang’s annual amusement park of rice paddy art.
WEQX is synonymous with indie rock, but the music isn’t the only thing with an independent streak at this radio station.
Anne Taintor’s clever art has created a niche genre of consumer goods that deal with domestic stereotypes, bringing mid-century advertisements back to life with her wit and charm.
There’s much more to China’s “handsomest monk” than his imposing height and striking looks. As CGTN’s Sean Callebs discovered, he’s breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about his faith one fan at a time.
The story of three families exploring the dangers -and desires – of finally going home. The difficult journey residents of Fukushima still have to take.
It’s of the world’s most dynamic countries, a vast subcontinent with a rich millennial history. This is the story of India, a land of vast contradictions, where women struggle to survive and thrive.
On September 19th 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City. It killed hundreds of people and caused panic and mass destruction. Correspondent Mike Kirsch traveled to Mexico City for the anniversary of the quake to find out more.
A massive fire destroyed Brazil’s National Museum and most of its 20 million relics on September 2nd. Correspondent Lucrecia Franco tells us about some of the priceless treasures that were lost and why the museum was so vulnerable to this disaster.
Mexico’s capital wasn’t the only area affected by the September 2017 earthquakes. Political Analyst Laura Carlsen joins anchor Elaine Reyes on the set of “Americas Now” to discuss the accusations of corruption.
The inventor of a new building material is offering housing solutions to Mexicans made homeless by earthquakes. Meet the founder of “Echale a tu Casa”… Francesco Piazzesi.
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