The Heat: U.S. Immigration

June 28, 2014

Making connections & staying connected in the era of social media

Charlene deGuzman and Tara Tiger Brown discuss their thoughts on our transition into an increasingly cyber-world.

June 28, 2014

Vampire Diaries star, Ian Somerhalder, works to protect environment

Ian Somerhalder is using a holistic framework to promote the importance of creating a more sustainable future.

June 28, 2014

U.S. drones and jets have begun operations

As the Iraqi military continues to struggle against the threat of Sunni militants marching on the capital, American drones and jets have begun operations in the country, but have not been authorized to engage with insurgent fighters. NBC’s Richard Engel has more form Baghdad.

June 28, 2014

Ukraine memories: profile of a warrior with a cause

CCTV’s Stephanie Freid spoke to a Ukrainian fighting for an economic pact with the West after President Petro Poroshenko signed the historic trade deal with the European Union on Friday, furthering distancing the country from Russia.

June 28, 2014

Brazil beats Chile to move onto World Cup quarterfinals

CCTV’s Lucrecia Franco reports on the Brazil vs. Chile game on Saturday. Brazil won with a final score of 3-2 in penalties, eliminating Chile from the World Cup quarterfinals.

June 28, 2014

Colombia advances after defeating Uruguay 2-0

Colombian national team fans celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 football match against Uruguay by 2 -0, in Bogota, Colombia on June 28, 2014. CCTV’s Michelle Begue has more.

June 28, 2014

Immigrant children in the U.S.: what should be done?

Since October of 2013, more than 50,000 Central American children have passed through several countries before crossing the United States-Mexico border. U.S. president Barack Obama has called it a humanitarian crisis as congressional Republicans and Democrats fiercely debate what should be done to deal with […]

June 28, 2014

U.S. Libya embassy bombing suspect pleads not guilty

Ahmed Abu Khattalah, 43, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy Saturday morning in a United States District Court in Washington, D.C. CCTV’s Jessica Stone reports.

June 27, 2014

Mark Gray talks Redskins controversy

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled six of the Washington Redskins’ trademarks on the basis that they are “disparaging to Native Americans.” CCTV’s Jessica Stone spoke to sports analyst Mark Grey about the controversy.

June 27, 2014

Kent Moors talks oil exports

Kent Moors, the Executive Chair of the Global Energy Symposium, joined CCTV’s Jessica Stone for a deeper look into the United States’ potential for increasing oil exports.

June 27, 2014

Tiny technology aims to boost health

As new devices continue to get smaller, one company Proteus has created something from a natural ingredient in an aim to boost health. CCTV’s Mark Niu reports.

June 27, 2014

Billions at risk as West Coast Port contract ends

While the U.S. looks forward to a crude oil export boom, it’s facing a potential problem on the imports front. West Coast ports account for half of U.S. maritime trade and nearly three-quarters of imports from Asia. But the contract that covers 20-thousand dockworkers is […]

June 27, 2014

Central America homicide rate on the rise

A new study shows that the homicide rate in Central America has increased by 99% over the last decade. According to another report from the Argentinian think tank Association for Public Policies, about one third of Latin Americans violence and crime was their biggest worry. […]

June 27, 2014

Venezuela rum business success, Rugby builds teamwork against violence

Venezuela is one of the most violent countries in the world. That, coupled with a government perceived to be anti-big business, has caused many companies to worry for their future. But rum producer Santa Teresa has turned the issues into positives using a sport little […]

June 27, 2014

DPRK test launches 3 missiles

Official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea said leader Kim Jong Un had “guided the test-fire of newly developed cutting-edge missiles.” Senior video journalist for the Associated Press Rafael Wober joined CCTV’s Mike Walter from Pyongyang with the latest.

June 27, 2014

Brussels: Ukraine signs landmark deal, feud over nominee for top E.U. position

In Brussels, Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko signed a landmark trade agreement with the European Union, drawing immediate threats of economic backlash from Moscow. Also, a feud ensued over the nomination of Luxembourg’s former leader as European Commission President. CCTV’s Jack Barton reports.

June 27, 2014

Hundreds camp to enjoy World Cup at lower cost

With no money to pay for accommodations, hundreds of football fans attending the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro are camping out enjoy the tournament at a lower cost. CCTV’s Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.

June 27, 2014

Poroshenko signs free trade deal with EU

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko signed a free trade agreement with the European Union, further deteriorating ties with Russia. But the Ukraine crisis has still not come to an end. CCTV’s Stephanie Freid reports from Kiev.

June 27, 2014

China developers offer lower down payments

Home buyers in China are now being offered lower – and even zero – down payments. The deals are appearing despite China’s minimum down payment requirement of 30 percent for first-time buyers.

June 27, 2014

Turkey builds new wall at Syria border

Incidents of illegal trafficking and smuggling have prompted the Turkish government to build a new border wall with Syria. CCTV’s Michal Bardavid reports from Hatay, Turkey.

June 27, 2014

Kenyan company turns trash into works of art at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

More than a million people are expected to enjoy the Smithsonian Folklife festival here in Washington DC over the next 10 days. The festival’s aim is to bridge cultural divides among nations. This year, the festival features China and Kenya. While both countries have rich […]

June 27, 2014

UK’s Hague pushes Kurds to support unified Iraq

The UK’s Foreign Secretary, William Hague, in Erbil, is courting currently one of the most popular men in the Middle East. CCTV’s Tony Cheng reports from Iraqi Kurdistan.

June 27, 2014

Americans falling in love with football

As the USA moves on to the knock-out rounds of the World Cup, there is growing evidence that the country is gaining a new found love for football. Ellen Scott takes a closer look at the growing epidemic that is World Cup Fever.

June 27, 2014

Liling Tan reports on the U.S. involvement in Iraq and Syria

Rapid developments in the Middle East this week, as conflicts in Iraq and Syria converge with a jihadist-led offensive that threatens the region. And the US is getting more involved. To put all this in context, CCTV’s Liling Tan has more from the United Nations […]

June 27, 2014

Andres Amador’s earth-scape artistry

Andres Amador’s earth-scape artistry is destroyed and then shared.

June 27, 2014

Jim Spellman updates on Iraq and U.S. relations

In Iraq, prime minister Nouri al-Maliki wants more firepower to take on Sunni insurgents as the U.S. has started flying armed drones over Baghdad. CCTV’S Jim Spellman is here with the latest.

June 27, 2014

World Cup coverage on CCTV-America

Get beyond the scores of the World Cup. CCTV covers the stories behind the scenes at the World Cup venues in Brazil.

June 27, 2014

EU signs trade pact with Ukraine, threatens sanctions on Russia

The European Union has signed an historic free-trade pact with Ukraine, and warned it could impose more sanctions on Moscow unless separatists act to wind down the crisis in the east of the country by Monday.

Estadio das Dunas_Natal World Cup stadium

June 27, 2014

Photos: World Cup stadiums

Get an birds-eye view of all the World Cup stadiums courtesy of Google Earth, including background on the locations.

June 27, 2014

Gas explosion kills at least 15 in India

A state-owned gas pipeline exploded and burst into flames Friday, killing at least 15 people, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of neighboring villages in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, authorities said.

June 27, 2014

Has the crisis in Yemen been forgotten?

It neighbors oil-rich Saudi Arabia but Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the Arab Region and a frontline for terrorism. The country faces record unemployment, critical food and gas shortages, and is threatened with constant violence from an al-Qaeda insurgency and political instability. […]

June 26, 2014

FIFA Fan Fest takes over Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo does not have nature reserves or sandy beaches like other World Cup host cities in Brazil; yet, football fans have pleasant spaces in the heart of the metropolis to enjoy the tournament. Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo’s FIFA Fan Fest.

June 26, 2014

UN slams Syrian government for failing to deliver aid

The UN humanitarian chief on Thursday warned that conditions in Syria continued to deteriorate and that hundreds of thousands of civilians in besieged areas were still without basic aid.

June 26, 2014

Venezuela’s rental law backfired against market

A law designed to protect renters’ rights in Venezuela has backfired against the country’s rental market. Owner insecurity and high prices could shake up the entire housing industry. Martin Markovits has more from Caracas.

June 26, 2014

Fans remember Michael Jackson 5 years after death

Five years ago this week, international pop superstar Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. Jackson’s death came as a shock to many around the world. On the anniversary of his death, fans around the globe remember the man and his music. CCTV’s YaKenda […]

June 26, 2014

Cuba’s new foreign investment law goes into effect

Cuba’s new foreign investment law goes into effect this weekend. Michael Voss joins us from Havana.

June 26, 2014

Harley Davidson creates electric bikes

China is considering a new policy to promote electric vehicles – and the infrastructure needed to support them. According to Bloomberg News, the China Automotive Technology and Research Center wants to issue electric vehicle manufacturing licenses to companies other than carmakers.

June 26, 2014

Interview with Rebecca Fannin on Alibaba’s IPO on NYSE

Alibaba announced Thursday it will list on the New York Stock Exchange in what could be the biggest-ever US IPO.

June 26, 2014

Major sports brands compete for financial success in World Cup

As the team from Ghana reminds us, there is more than just sporting glory at stake in the World Cup. CCTV’s Joel Richards reports from Rio de Janeiro.

June 26, 2014

Inca road system awarded World Heritage status

A vast network of roads built by the Incas more than 400 years ago is awarded World Heritage status by the United Nations’ cultural body. The system passes through six South American countries. CCTV’s Dan Collyns reports from Lima, Peru.

June 26, 2014

U.S. drone report: Risks of a war without an end

There is a new report about the use of drones by the United States. The report was released by an American NGO, the Stimson Center, on Thursday. CCTV’s Jim Spellman reports.

June 26, 2014

Israel President Peres receives U.S. medal

Israeli President Shimon Peres has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol. In his acceptance, Peres called peace between Israel and the Palestinians ‘the most possible impossibility.’

June 26, 2014

Chinese ships participate in the international RIMPAC naval exercises

For the first time, Chinese ships will participate in the international RIMPAC naval exercises.

World Cup: Manaus stadium fails to solve local poverty problem

June 26, 2014

World Cup: Manaus stadium, what next?

Switzerland is through to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, after defeating Honduras 3 nil on Wednesday. The game was the last of four tournament fixtures played at the Manaus stadium, in Brazil’s Amazon region. Stephen Gibbs reports.

June 26, 2014

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez suspended for biting

FIFA announced the longest ban in World Cup history on Thursday. Football’s governing body banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for nine games. CCTV’s Joel Richards reports from Rio de Janeiro.

June 26, 2014

New search area for MH370 announced

More than three and a half months after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, Australia announced a new search area to locate the missing jetliner. Rian Maelzer reports from Kuala Lumpur.

June 26, 2014

Iraq: Government takes back Baiji refinery from ISIL militants

Several natural gas fields close to Baghdad appear to have fallen into the hands of ISIL militants. The gains were made overnight, as Iraqi army units were pushed back. But elsewhere, the Iraqi government made gains — particularly at the important Baiji oil refinery in […]

June 26, 2014

Full Frame: Solving global challenges through connectivity

This week on Full Frame: How do we unplug and connect with each other to solve global challenges?

June 26, 2014

China coordinating with Iraq on worker evacuation

China has been in close contact with Iraq on the evacuation of workers amid growing sectarian violence in the Arab country, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday.

June 26, 2014

Chinese video sharing site fined 42 mln USD for copyright infringement

Chinese video sharing site QVOD was ordered on Thursday to pay a fine of 260 million yuan (41.8 million U.S. dollars) over copyright infringement.

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