China and the Vatican have been at odds over the appointment of Bishops in the Chinese mainland for 70 years but a new provisional agreement will now allow the Pope a role in future appointments.
Saturday’s attack comes after a coordinated June 7, 2017 Islamic State group assault on parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran. At least 18 people were killed and more than 50 wounded.
Allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests – and a cover-up by the Church – has triggered investigations in Pennsylvania and other U.S. states. Some wonder if this may be a watershed moment for the Catholic Church.
Hundreds of politicians in Brazil are blocked from running in next month’s elections by an anti-corruption law, including the man who signed the bill into law — former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
It’s the next small thing in entertainment. A tech startup is planning to make shows specifically for cellphones. The idea of going small is coming from two of the biggest names in Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
Hurricane Maria disrupted the larger pharmaceutical industry that heavily relies on Puerto Rico as a manufacturing base. A year later, those firms are struggling to get on solid ground.
In London, a new space for biotechnology companies is breaking from tradition and using a complex of shipping containers, known as “Open Cell,” as biotech labs and workspaces.
China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi oversaw the opening of China’s Embassy in the Dominican Republic five months after the Caribbean nation cut ties with the Taiwan region.
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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The United States hits China with sanctions on its military. And China has a strong response.
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.
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?
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.
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.
CGTN gives you a glimpse inside the Forbidden City, to meet the empresses who defied expectations and helped define a dynasty.
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.
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.
With a goal to fully eliminate poverty by 2020, China’s rural and underserved population is being given an unprecedented opportunity for upward social mobility. Yet the challenges are enormous, for the masses and individuals alike.
The story of three families exploring the dangers -and desires – of finally going home. The difficult journey residents of Fukushima still have to take.
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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