The Heat: Israel-Iran Conflict

June 30, 2014

China makes historic debut at RIMPAC exercises

China is participating in one of the world’s largest naval exercises for the first time in Hawaii. CCTV’s Nathan King reports.

June 30, 2014

Impact of World Cup tourism in Brazil

After France and Germany advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Monday, they will meet on Friday in Rio de Janeiro. CCTV’s Stephen Gibbs reports from Manaus.

June 30, 2014

ISIL declares the creation of an Islamic caliphate

As the crisis in Iraq escalates, the U.S. is sending another 300 troops to beef up security in the country. The U.S. Pentagon says this will raise the total US troop presence in Iraq to about 750.

June 30, 2014

The competitive edge in Hong Kong faces challenge

The rapid growth of the Chinese Mainland’s economy may be putting a dent in Hong Kong’s competitive edge. But the city’s unique government, legal framework and international connections should help to ensure its financial future. CCTV’s Cathy Yang has more.

June 30, 2014

Nigerian football fans haunted by security issues

In Abuja, the threat of more terror attacks has driven many Nigerians off the streets, keeping them from watching their home team in the World Cup. CCTV’s Jane Kiyo reports.

June 30, 2014

Russ Dallen on the Argentina debt standoff

As creditors are locked in a standoff with CCTV’s Michelle Makori spoke to Russ Dallen, Managing Partner at Caracas Capital Markets for more on this issue.

June 30, 2014

France see economic boost from tournament success

European football giants France and Germany will go toe-to-toe in a quarter-finals match on Friday, which will be held in Rio De Janeiro.

June 30, 2014

Excitement over USA’s success plays out at home

As the U.S. World Cup team continues its advance through the tournament, more and more U.S. fans in the United States have been catching football fever.

June 30, 2014

CCTV Exclusive: U.S Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on U.S. economy

The U.S. economy remains on course to meet growth targets, according to the U.S. Treasury Secretary. Jack Lew spoke to CCTV’s Wang Guan in an exclusive interview.

June 30, 2014

Changes in Iraq 10 years after U.S. invasion

Ten years ago the United States handed over power to the Iraqi government following the 2003 American led invasion. But sectarian violence, corruption and disunity among the people continue to wreak havoc on the war-torn country.

June 30, 2014

Former Chinese military official expelled from Communist Party

A former vice chairman of the state Central Military Commission, Xu Caihou has been expelled from the Communist Party of China. CCTV’s Han Bin has more on the CPC’s decision on this military scandal.

June 30, 2014

Theo Sitther on the latest developments in Iraq

Theo Sitther, the legislative secretary for peace building policy with the Friends Committee on National Legislation joins CCTV’s Mike Walter on the latest developments in Iraq.

June 30, 2014

End of ceasefire in Ukraine marks continued fighting

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has declared an end to the three-day extension of the weeklong unilateral ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists. CCTV’s Stephanie Freid reports from Kiev.

June 30, 2014

ROK parliament to receive gov’t reports on deadly ferry disaster

As an update to April’s deadly ferry accident in the Republic of Korea that left hundreds of students dead, the ROK’s special committee on the incident held hearings on Monday.CCTV’s U-Jean Jung reports from Seoul.

June 30, 2014

China – Venezuela Relations: Celebrating 40 years of strengthened partnership

Venezuela marked 40 years of diplomatic relations with China this weekend. China has become one of Venezuela most important import trading partners in recent years, but the heightened alliance has also caused some criticism and concern in Venezuela. CCTV’s Martin Markovits has the story.

June 30, 2014

Two U.S. citizens detained in North Korea

Two U.S. citizens are detained in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Pyongyang said the two men will be put on trial for committing crimes against the state. The Associated Press Senior Video journalist Rafael Wober has more.

June 30, 2014

Arjen Robben admits to diving in win over Mexico

For more on the World Cup action, CCTV’s Joel Richards has the latest from Rio de Janeiro.

June 30, 2014

Two seperate building collapses in India, 29 dead

Over the weekend, at least 29 people lost their lives in India after two separate building collapses. Many are still trapped under the rubble. CCTV’s Shweta Bajaj has more from New Delhi.

June 30, 2014

Obama to take executive action on immigration problem

President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $2 billion to deal with the “urgent humanitarian situation” of migrant children being held at the border by United States Border Patrol. CCTV’s Jim Spellman has the latest.

Exclusive: Kerry calls 2003 Iraq invasion a grave mistake

June 30, 2014

Michael O’Hanlon on instability in Iraq

Instability in Iraq is a concern. The U.S. is joined by Russia and Iran in having key stakes in a secure and unified Iraq. Michael O’Hanlon of the Brookings Institution joined CCTV with more perspective on the situation.

June 30, 2014

World Cup 2014: Germany and Algeria face memories from 1982

Algeria faces a challenge when squaring off against Germany in the 2014 World Cup. Germany is ranked number 2 in the world, while Algeria is number 22. There’s also a history between the two teams.

June 30, 2014

Syria chemical weapons deadline passed without compliance

In Syria IS forces continue to destabilize the region and the government has missed another deadline for removing deadly weapons. CCTV’s Liling Tan reports from New York at the United Nations with the latest on this story.

June 30, 2014

Bodies of three missing Israeli teens found near Hebron

The Israeli army said that they have found bodies of the three missing teenage settlers near Hebron in the Occupied West Bank.

June 30, 2014

Oil pipeline blast causes huge fire in NE China

A crude oil spill from a pipeline of PetroChina, the country’s largest oil and gas producer, caused a huge fire on Monday evening in northeast China’s coastal city of Dalian. Fire fighters managed to put out the flames early on Tuesday. No casualties have been […]

June 30, 2014

Amazon fans rally for World Cup

The Brazil-Chile game was avidly followed by Brazilians across the country and even in remote towns of the Amazon. CCTV’s Stephen Gibbs reports from one town that even delayed its folklore festival in the name of football.

June 30, 2014

Corruption crackdown snares former Chinese general

The spreading anti-corruption crackdown launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping has caught its most senior figure yet. A former top Chinese general was expelled on Monday from the ruling Communist Party to face bribery charges.

June 30, 2014

Four charged in Kunming attacks, 113 sentenced on terror crimes

China charged four people in connection with a deadly attack at a railway station in the southwestern city of Kunming in March, state media said on Monday. This case helped spur a crackdown on what officials have called an upsurge in militant violence.

June 30, 2014

India: Building collapse kills 19, rescuers dig for survivors

More than 100 rescuers carefully dug for survivors under a collapsed 11-story building in southern India on Monday. Hopes were buoyed after six people were found alive two days after the tragedy. The collapse Saturday killed at least 19 people.

June 29, 2014

Egypt marks Morsi outster anniversary

Egypt is also marking one year since the mass protests that led to the ouster of Mohamed Morsi. Meanwhile, Supporters of former President have called for an “intifada” on the first anniversary of his ouster.

June 29, 2014

Japan ruling bloc near agreement on change of Constitution

It has been Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ambition, for Japan to reinterpret its pacifist constitution and adopt the long-prohibited right of collective self-defense.

June 29, 2014

Violence continues in Ukraine despite cease-fire extension

Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to flare despite President Petro Poroshenko’s three-day ceasefire extension.

June 29, 2014

Monarch butterflies amazing migration to Mexico

Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to the mountains of Mexico annually. Our photo essay captures part of the journey.

June 29, 2014

Isabel Allende: Envisioning a female empowered world

For many, Isabel Allende remains one of the most influential writers of our time. She is also an outspoken women’s rights activist and humanitarian. CCTV’s Mike Kirsch spent time with Isabel Allende to learn about her personal and professional drives.

June 29, 2014

World Cup 2014: Mexican fans devasted by team’s loss

It has been a dramatic day of late goals in the World Cup’s round of 16. The Netherlands and Costa Rica have advanced.

June 29, 2014

Struggles of the Cuban sugar industry

For almost two centuries, Cuba was the world’s largest exporter of sugar. But in recent years, the industry has shrunk to a fraction of its former glory. CCTV correspondent Michael Voss reports.

June 29, 2014

Rodrigo Baggio closing digital divide in Rio

This week’s “Game Changer” is Rodrigo Baggio, a man who discovered his first two passions early in life at twelve years old: “Technology and my work with street kids.”

June 29, 2014

One-man protest in front of Thailand’s American embassy

A one-man demonstration against the United States for its alleged interference in Thailand’s domestic affairs took place on Sunday in front of the U.S. embassy in Bangkok.

June 29, 2014

Eric Farnsworth on China-Latin America relations

To discuss the increasing importance of China and Latin America’s relationship, CCTV’s Elaine Reyes sits down with Eric Farnsworth, who is the Vice President of the Council of the Americas and Americas Society.

June 29, 2014

Venezuela bikers spark debate on road safety

In Caracas, motorbikes have been the way to go to save money and to easily navigate through congested city streets. However, motorcyclists are now largely being blamed for creating chaos on the country’s roadways. CCTV’s Martin Markovits reports more.

June 29, 2014

Christians in Iraq fear religious persecution

With Sunni militants in control of much of the north and west, concern continues to mount for Iraq’s religious minitories. Christians, in particular, say they fear living under the extreme version of Islam enforced in areas held by the newly-declared “The Islamic State.” CCTV’s Tony […]

June 29, 2014

Nigeria holds music festival despite threat of violence

Despite ongoing security concerns in Nigeria, the capital city hosted its second annual Abuja Music Festival. The event strikes a chord with both local and international artists.

June 29, 2014

Struggle continues for Syrian refugees in Turkey

Turkey has welcomed over 750,000 Syrians since the crisis began three years ago. The government has built 22 camps across 10 provinces.

June 29, 2014

Iraq: ISIL declares creation of new Islamic state

The al-Qaida breakaway group (Islamic State of Iraq and Levant) that has seized much of northern Syria and huge tracks of neighboring Iraq formally declared the creation of an Islamic state on Sunday in the territory under its control. The group is now calling itself […]

June 28, 2014

Sino-Indian Relations, Relevance of ‘Five Principles’ treaty

The five principles of peaceful coexistence, also known in India as the Panscheel Treaty, came about 60 years ago. The Sino-Indian relationship was at the core of the treaty, which advocated mutual respect between countries for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, non-interference […]

June 28, 2014

Despite victory, Brazil has room for improvement

Many of Brazil’s fans say the team still needs to improve for a chance at being the World Cup champion. CCTV’s Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo.

June 28, 2014

Ivan Eland: Russia’s perspective of the EU deal

For more on the Ukraine-EU free trade agreement signed on Friday, senior fellow and director of the Center on Peace and Liberty Ivan Eland joined CCTV’s Susan Roberts.

June 28, 2014

Latest from Rio after Brazil kicks Chile out of World Cup

CCTV’s Joel Richards has the latest update from the World Cup after Brazil emerged victorious over Chile.

June 28, 2014

Deadly blast hits Nigeria capital

The Boko Haram insurgency is now heading into its sixth year. The group’s stated aim is to create a hard-line Islamic state and it’s killed thousands for that cause. But many ordinary Muslims denounce the movement some branding it Satanic. CCTV’s Jane Kiyo has more […]

June 28, 2014

President Xi calls for renewed look at Five Principles

China hosted a celebration for the 60th anniversary of the Principles of Peaceful Co-existence on Saturday at the Great Hall of the People. CCTV’s Zhang Nini reports from Beijing.

June 28, 2014

Dr. Deepak Chopra sees well-being as path to world peace

Dr. Deepak Chopra joined Full Frame’s Mike Walter to share his holistic approach for solving the biggest problems facing communities around the world.

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