In the United States, private prisons are a multi-Billion-dollar industry – operating in 27 states. California is the first state to ban such prisons.

Turkish troops have started allowing some aid workers to deliver food and medical supplies to Kurdish areas of Syria. But Turkey’s President is vowing to crush any Kurdish militias after a truce ends.

Canada’s general election is just days away. Justin Trudeau is seeking a second term as Prime Minister. The vote comes amid strained relations with the U.S., and with President Donald Trump.

Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas, and if it leaks it can be dangerous, but finding those leaks can be difficult. It’s a serious problem that many companies involved with the oil and gas industry are busy trying to address. However, a new array of technologies offer potential solutions. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

35 years after launching in Los Angeles, U.S. retail giant Forever 21 declared bankruptcy in September announcing it will close around 350 stores in 40 countries.

Criticism grows over the lack of diversity among winners of the most prestigious award in the world.

A drug made in China is proving to be a critical tool in fighting a disease thousands of kilometers away. Health workers in Uganda are using the drug to treat a surge in malaria cases.

A judge ruled this week that Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian Americans in admissions.

Don’t let the Big Top fool you – one show will turn your idea of a circus on its head.

Gender inequality is a concern around the globe. In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. Achieving gender equality is on that list. Full Frame looks at the issue and how it’s viewed around the world.

In this week’s Full Frame, host Mike Walter talks with W. Gyude Moore, the former minister of public works for Liberia, about the growth of Africa.

The impacts of climate change are enormous, urgent and widespread, but what are solutions to tackle this global problem? One answer comes from nature’s “technology” to capture carbon — tropical forests.

Many young Venezuelan women hoping for a better future in Mexico have ended up dead. Some of the cases have been linked to prostitution and human trafficking.

Americas Now host Elaine Reyes interviews Colombia ambassador to the US Francisco Santos about his country’s strategy on the war on drugs.

Nearly three decades ago, Panama suffered a shock as US troops deployed to outs dictator Manuel Noriega. The fact the country had to be invaded to return to democracy wounded its national pride, as correspondent John Zarrella reports.

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.

Robert F. Smith is the richest African-American man in the United States and is valued at over $4 billion. This weekend, the known philanthropist promised to relieve the student loan debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class.