China has launched a war against the coronavirus, or COVID-19.  The country has  mobilized thousands of medical personnel, restricted the movement of tens of millions of people and launched rigorous control measures – all in an effort to prevent a pandemic. Full Frame speaks with […]

Full Frame: Outbreak

China has released a report showing that 80% of cases of nearly 45,000 cases of infection have been mild, prompting guarded optimism from health officials.

Chinese CDC: 80% of coronavirus cases have been mild

Militaries across Latin America are taking on greater roles and wielding more power. We will take a look on what that means for democracy in the region.

The Heat: Military presence in Latin America governments

Syrian forces continue their advance to retake Idlib province - an opposition held area on the border of the two countries. Many fear a new refugee and security crisis will overtake Turkey and the region. Edmund Ghareeb, a professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs joins us to discuss where the latest crisis will lead.

Will Syria’s Idlib offensive spark the war’s worst refugee crisis?

A medical worker released a video to show how many pieces of the protective gear medical personnel have to wear and how to put them on.

How many pieces of protective gear do medical staff wear?

Thousands of coronavirus cases confirmed, and hospitals overwhelmed with a huge number of patients.

BIG STORY: The epicenter of Wuhan in 24 hours

In Beijing’s Haidian Hospital, a designated hospital treating patients with the novel coronavirus, medics say Xiao Bao the robot has been a huge relief for them. The robot has been trained by medical workers and working there for a week. It goes around restricted wards […]

Hospital uses tech to minimize risk

China's effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 has no precedent in human history and shows the magnitude of the participation of Chinese people at all levels supported by the strong willingness to overcome difficulties.

China’s quarantine of currency notes is a push to isolate COVID-19

52-year-old Zhou Qin is a fitness enthusiast who runs over 10 kilometers each day in her dining room. She could not go out during the epidemic, so she ran indoors every day. She also did squats while carrying her granddaughter for additional weight.

‘Running grandma’ runs over 200 km in her living room during quarantine to keep healthy

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The Heat: Military presence in Latin America governments

Militaries across Latin America are taking on greater roles and wielding more power. We will take a look on what that means for democracy in the region.
The Heat: China cites progress in battle against coronavirus

China reports its fewest new coronavirus infections since January and its lowest daily death toll for a week.

The Heat: Syria’s Civil War

Syria’s civil war rages on as government forces battle for control of the rebels’ remaining strongholds. And, hundreds of thousands have fled the fighting leading to a humanitarian crisis.
The Heat: China-U.S. Trade Deal

China cuts tariffs on 75 billion dollars’ worth of U.S. goods, as the nation continues its fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

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Refugee child in van leaving Idlib
Will Syria’s Idlib offensive spark the war’s worst refugee crisis?

Syrian forces continue their advance to retake Idlib province – an opposition held area on the border of the two countries. Many fear a new refugee and security crisis will overtake Turkey and the region. Edmund Ghareeb, a professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs joins us to discuss where the latest crisis will lead.

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Is Bernie Sanders making the case for Democratic Socialism?

Does growing support for Bernie Sanders in the primaries defy critics who say he’s unelectable? And, in the year 2020, what is it about the word “socialist” that has establishment Democrats so worried? We’re joined by Nomiki Konst, a political strategist and host of “The Nomiki Show.”
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A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

Narco-trafficking cartels in Mexico are finding new markets without smuggling drugs across the border. Alasdair Baverstock reports on how crystal meth is in high demand.
Latin America and the Olympic movement

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.
Activists fight HIV and AIDS in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports. 
Latin Vox Machine: The sound of music in a home away from home

Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.
Full Frame
Full Frame: Outbreak

China has launched a war against the coronavirus, or COVID-19.  The country has  mobilized thousands of medical personnel, restricted the movement of tens of millions of people and launched rigorous control measures – all in an effort to prevent a pandemic. Full Frame speaks with […]
Full Frame: China & Hollywood with Janet Yang

China’s box office is expected to surpass the United States’ by 2020 and already has more movie screens and sells more tickets than any other country in the world. At the same time, Hollywood is increasingly embracing East Asian actors and storylines. Chinese-American Hollywood producer […]
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See one man’s drama as COVID-19 threaten him and his family

In Wuhan, citizens are trying to navigate life under lock-down, and the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.
BIG STORY: The epicenter of Wuhan in 24 hours

Thousands of coronavirus cases confirmed, and hospitals overwhelmed with a huge number of patients.