Humberto de la Calle is a Colombian lawyer, politician and diplomat, who will be most-remembered for his role as a peace negotiator. In 2016, Colombia signed a peace agreement with Latin America’s oldest and largest rebel group, the FARC. De la Calle was at the head of the government […]

Humberto de la Calle: Peace Negotiator

‘Emerging: 24 Hours in Europe’ takes viewers to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to see how far efforts to combat COVID-19 have come and to learn what challenges still remain for the continent’s residents, medical workers and first responders.

BIG STORY – Emerging: 24 Hours in Europe

Even without a global pandemic, more than 820 million people were going hungry in 2018, according to the United Nations. Now, the United Nations fears the number of people facing food crises across the world will nearly double in 2020 — spiking to 265 million.

Full Frame: The Hunger Paradox

In the wake of the global pandemic millions now work remotely. It’s a seismic shift that could have profound economic implications.

The Heat: The new normal — millions working remotely due to global pandemic

We may not realize it but we’re all surrounded by tiny particles suspended in the air. Pollen, sea salt and dust are just some of the aerosols floating around us that are mostly invisible to the naked eye.

Scientists raise concerns over coronavirus spread through aerosol

Here’s a look at how the advice from health experts has changed in the last six months and why masks have become political like almost everything else.

Americans still weary of face masks as COVID-19 pandemic cases surges

The U.S. is running out of bicycles. They are in short supply as more Americans choose safer ways to commute and exercise during the pandemic. See how COVID-19 has changed lives in the U.S.

Bicycles in short supply in the U.S. due to COVID-19

The local government has since recruited more than 25,000 employees to work as “contact tracers” in an attempt to reach people who’ve tested positive for the virus or those who’ve come into contact with them.

Librarians in LA become contact tracers to help fight virus

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July 20, 2020 | 9:27 am

BIG STORY – Up North

‘Up North’ takes viewers to Norway, Russia and France to see how wildfires, lack of snow and melting ice are impacting daily life as temperatures continue to climb.

June 16, 2020 | 3:58 pm

Xi Jinping to chair summit on COVID-19 cooperation with Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech at a high-profile China Africa summit on COVID-19 cooperation via video conferencing on Wednesday. Learn more:

June 14, 2020 | 11:47 am

A Mexican village known for its beaches calls for self-isolation

When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.

June 14, 2020 | 11:38 am

Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases

In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

June 11, 2020 | 6:04 pm

Creating art during the COVID-19 lockdown

While most people are confined to their homes during the COVID-19 lockdown, some are using the time to create.

June 10, 2020 | 9:13 am

India reopens as COVID-19 infections reach new high

India is reopening after 2 1/2 months of lockdown brought by COVID-19.

June 10, 2020 | 9:08 am

How is COVID-19 affecting animals?

Coronavirus affecting animals in a variety of ways

June 10, 2020 | 9:06 am

Singapore converts exhibition center for recovering COVID-19 patients

he home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

Digital Originals

100-day countdown begins for U.S. election

The U.S. presidential election is nearly 100 days away. See what will happen between now and Nov. 3.

U.S. racial equality through the eyes of an Afro-Latina

Stay tuned to CGTN for our new series, Through the eyes of an Afro-Latina. Where we explore Afro-Latinidad and its relationship with #BlackLivesMatter. #Dominican #Caribbean #Afro-Latino #latinx

Tech CEO launches racist tirade against Asian family

An Asian-American family that was celebrating a birthday in Northern California when a man began shouting racist epithets towards them. Find out who he turned out to be.

Dragon Boat Festival spotlights tourism recovery in China

The coronavirus has thrown a wrench into everyone’s travel plans, but with the epidemic situation coming under control in China, more are ready to roam. During the Dragon Boat Festival, millions of holidaymakers packed their bags and hit the road. In the past three days, […]

The Heat

The Heat: U.S. targets China

No deal yet. Talks still in limbo over an economic rescue package providing financial relief to millions of Americans as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the United States.

The Heat: The new normal — millions working remotely due to global pandemic

In the wake of the global pandemic millions now work remotely. It’s a seismic shift that could have profound economic implications.

The Heat: China-U.S. relations take another hit

China and U.S. relations take another hit after President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok.
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The Heat: Race for the White House

Just three months away from the presidential election in the U.S., what does it look like for the two major candidates?

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COVID-19: The search for a vaccine

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The COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the United States with more than 151,000 dead and around 4.5 million infected. But there may be some hope on the horizon with scientists reporting encouraging results in their search for a vaccine.

China’s Mission to Mars

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China has launched an ambitious mission to Mars. It’ll attempt to deploy an orbiter, lander and rover after the Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars’ orbit in February. If it succeeds, China will become the first nation to achieve such a complex feat.

World Today

COVID-19 case spike puts Argentina on high alert

Argentina is among the 10 countries in the world with the highest number of daily confirmed cases with over 246,000 people infected. It has overtaken countries like France, Germany and Turkey.

U.S. politicians battle over economic relief plan

Will tens of millions of unemployed Americans continue receiving extra financial benefits, or not? Here’s what to know.

Uruguay’s secret to success in fighting coronavirus

See how Uruguay has avoided Latin America’s COVID-19 surge. What can other countries can learn from its experience?

Colombia close to having open source ventilator to fight COVID-19

Colombia is developing the world’s first open source, low-cost ventilator to fight coronavirus. Watch this video to see how it works.

Global Business

Reappearing act: Magicians try to maintain business during outbreak

In the time of the pandemic, so many businesses are hurting, and that includes entertainers.

Oil exporters ease production cuts amid fears for second COVID-19 wave

Global oil prices have been hit with a double whammy in recent months: a brutal price war and falling demand due to COVID-19.

Millions face cuts to emergency unemployment benefits in the U.S.

Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the current extra $600 weekly unemployment from the federal government to $200. See how this proposal will impact the unemployed.

San Diego Comic-Con goes virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The world’s largest event for pop culture, Comic-Con International San Diego has ended without anyone attending in person this year, how did that happen? Check out some details here.

Big Story

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Though your phone may have been designed in California, your car in Germany and your camera in Japan, their components originate from all corners of the globe.
Globalization has changed how our products are manufactured, making the globe an international cooperative factory.
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Americas Now

Chile struggles to become a hub for robotics and AI in South America

Chile is ahead of other countries in the region when it comes to its technology sector. Lately, it’s focus has turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase productivity, especially in the job sector. The initiative has already spawned some fascinating new concepts. But digging deeper, you can notice there are still […]

Humberto de la Calle: Peace Negotiator

Mexican National Guard hasn’t stop violence in Mexico

A year ago, Mexican president Manuel Lopez Obrador promised that military forces, then highly criticized by Human Rights advocates, would leave the streets. The newly-created National Guard, a sort of alternative to the police and the military, were tasked with the protection of the Mexican people. The goal was to reduced criminality within the first year of its inception. Instead, […]

Venezuelan immigrants are helping fight COVID-19 in Peru

Well-educated Venezuelans who left the country seeking better opportunities frequently find themselves performing odd jobs to get by. That includes thousands of Venezuelans trained in the medical field. According to reports, more than 22,000 physicians have left the country in the past five years. […]

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Full Frame: Technology in Sports

It started as technology designed by the military to track missiles. Now technology like this is being used in professional sports to track the ball and a player’s motions, and data is then analyzed to create new plays, improve performance and avoid injuries. Former Olympian […]

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