A new drug therapy could for the first time turn cystic fibrosis, which is an often fatal genetic disorder, into a manageable disease.
Researchers in Florida are working on a novel treatment to help sea animals including turtles from the effects of Red Tide, or toxic algae bloom. The treatment uses the same approach that works on humans who’ve overdosed on cocaine.
Chile has long been seen as the most stable country in South America. Its GDP per person is ranked as one of the highest in the entire continent. It tends to stands out as being distinctly staid compared to its neighbors.
5G is coming, and as countries around the world ramp up preparations to make it happen, there’s big money to be made. In Brazil, an auction is expected to take place next year, for various companies to place bids on the frequency space. Chinese telecom […]
The most famous resident of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has bid farewell to the U.S. capital. Bei Bei is heading to China. The giant panda is now four years old.
Bolivia remains in political limbo, after Evo Morales resigned as president and accepted asylum in Mexico following a disputed election. What can we expect for the future of Bolivia?
China says the U.S. continues to discriminate against its companies despite Washington cutting telecoms firm Huawei a little more slack.
Bei Bei, the male giant panda born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C., is on his way home to China from the U.S.
Last week’s open impeachment hearings investigating President Trump was the first chance for American’s to evaluate the integrity of – not only the witnesses – but those charged with questioning them. We speak to Elie Mystal of the Above the Law website about key moments – and what to expect in the coming days.
After the offensive against Syrian Kurds and hostile actions towards NATO – many say Turkey’s President Erdogan did not deserve the honor of a White House visit with U.S. President Trump. Professor Hossein Askari of GWU joins us to discuss what Trump and Erdogan hope to gain from their controversial relationship.
It’s been called a ‘sober revolution.’Younger people are paying more attention to their health, and consuming much less alcohol. Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are driving this trend and disrupting a powerful industry, the alcoholic beverage market.
China and fourteen other countries forge ahead toward what could be the world’s largest trade deal.
Expanding relations between China and Brazil; a look at the road ahead
Leaders from the five BRICS nations take their places in Brasilia on the final day of their annual meeting.
Chinese-American author’s memory lives on in San Jose, California with the opening of Iris Chang Park.
In less than a week, China will hold its second import expo in Shanghai. World leaders are set to attend an opening ceremony. The expo this year features more exhibitors and a bigger exhibition park.
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that dates back centuries. In New York City, it’s seeing a revival among Jewish-American women, while drawing competitive players to national tournaments.
Pork prices have skyrocketed about 50% from a year ago. That blow goes beyond the farm. China is the largest pork consumer in the world, and pork is a staple in many Chinese dishes.
How will the 400 million Chinese millennials change China and impact the world? “Young China with Zak Dychtwald,” this week on Full Frame.
While Chicago’s homicide rate is not the highest in the U.S., the city has consistently had more total killings than any other U.S. city. But why? And how do we reverse this horrific trend? “Urban Violence in the U.S. with Roseanna Ander,” this week on Full Frame.
What can digging up dinosaur fossils tell us about what life on Earth was like so many years ago? “The Evolution of Our Planet with Paul Sereno,” this week on Full Frame.
Globally, nearly one in six deaths is due to cancer, making it the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Tony Blau is a professor of hematology oncology at the University of Washington in Seattle. For three decades, he has researched […]
The Red Line takes an in-depth look into the violence, poverty and discrimination dividing St. Louis and examines what some locals are doing to improve the situation in the city.
Iraq: War Continued tells the story of a country, a conflict, and the upending of global order, from the perspective of those who fought in the war, those who covered the war, and those who became its victims.
Correspondent Stephen Gibbs reports on how a variety of factors are contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes met with Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Trade Marcos Troyjo to ask him about Brazil’s exports and how being part of BRICS is contributing to the country’s economy.
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa (BRICS) convened in Brasilia, for the 2019 BRICS Summit. “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes is on location in Brazil.
Brazil’s currency exchange rates and lower taxes have triggered a very successful luxury market. “Americas Now” Anchor Elaine Reyes went window shopping on some chic streets to check out Brazil’s luxury lifestyle.
She first immigrated to the U.S. for a career in foreign services, but ended up building a massive home decor business instead. She’s Mei Xu—pronounced ‘may she’—who’s the woman behind Chesapeake Bay Candle. If you’re in the U.S., you might’ve seen her products.
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Bong Joon-ho’s magnificent film “Parasite” is a mirror of our modern society- one that’s fracturing, twisted and ablaze. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
“The Farewell” highlights the cultural divide between east and west, but it also emphasizes the commonalities between the two in terms of love of family and the difficulty of coming to terms with death. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
Owen Fairclough thinks Drab Majesty can save us from disinformation overload
From security concerns to fears of 5G dominance, CGTN’s Mark Niu explains why the United States is worried about Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s presence in the U.S.
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