With five weeks to go before a final deadline to reach a nuclear deal between Iran and six big world powers, there’s concern that either side will compromise on their positions. CCTV correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports from Vienna.
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In one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit the Philippines in years, a senator has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a corruption scheme. Dozens of co-conspirators and two other senators are also facing arrest. CCTV’s Barnaby Lo reports.
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Israeli troops killed two Palestinians during raids in the West Bank on Thursday night. Among the dead is a 15-year-old boy. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as sweeping searches continue for three Israeli teenagers believed to have been abducted more than a week ago. CCTV’s Stephanie […]
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Joel Richards brings us the newest report on the World Cup 2014. England has been knocked out and Joel Richards is looking at where the dominance is coming from in the remaining games. South America or Europe?
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When it comes to protests in Brazil, security forces prepared over the last several months for the risk of riots. But so far problems have been relatively minor. Small protests like the one broken up today have been the norm. A few dozen people voiced […]
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A recent influx of thousands of children and teenagers crossing the southern border of the United States alone is creating a humanitarian crisis. The U.S. border patrol struggles to accommodate the minors in a holding center. CCTV’s Ginger Vaughn reports from Texas.
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A sobering milestone marks World Refugee Day. For the first time since World War Two, the number of refugees has exceeded 50 million people. Liling Tan reports from the UN Headquarters in New York.
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There were reports of vicious fighting in several key areas of Iraq on Friday, including the country’s main oil refinery and an airport in the northern town of Tal Afar. However, after a week of rapid territorial gains by the Sunni militants, the combined forces […]
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Richard Bestic joins us at Trafalgar Square. Briefing us on the desperate reactions of the England fans and the aftermath of its two lost matches.
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World Cup host Brazil is offering to help China achieve the goal of developing football into a truly national sport, according to the head of Brazil’s Sports Ministry.
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This week’s Full Frame examines how cultural diplomacy can be one of the most effective tools in international relations, despite being often downplayed in favor of displays of hard power. Tune in to Full Frame on CCTV America at 8:00 pm EDT on June 21, […]
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In Rio De Janeiro, fans are still coming to grips with the fact that the defending champions are finished in the tournament — having scored just one goal across two games.
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With states legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, and law enforcement currently spending billions of dollars, is America ready to call a truce on the war on drugs?
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Kenya is hosting a market access conference that brings together ministers from the European Union, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions. Talks between the two sides are focused on a potential economic partnership agreement that would boost trade between the ACP countries and the EU. CCTV’s […]
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Venezuela’s healthcare sector is disintegrating. Thousands of doctors are leaving. They say it’s because of poor working conditions plus a lack of safety and resources.
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Greece’s two major ports Piraeus and Thessaloniki, along with 10 regional ports, are up for sale through concession deals with property remaining in the hands of the government but management given away. Piraeus, strategically situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, is the […]
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Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant recently unveiled its latest tablet– the “Galaxy Tab S”. It’s the company’s latest attempt to challenge the iPad’s dominance.
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BlackBerry’s latest results have beaten analysts’ expectations. The company announced a surprising $23 million profit in its most recent quarter, before taking into account other costs. CEO John Chen promised more product launches later this year and said he expects the company to be fully […]
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An oil refinery in Northern Iraq is still a battlefield. But after three days of fighting, forces loyal to the Iraqi government appear to be holding on. Islamic militants stormed the perimeter Wednesday, threatening national energy supplies.
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Many media outlets in the U.S. are having a tough time. Newspapers are closing and more people are cutting their cable tv subscriptions. Younger generations are shying away from traditional media and getting their content online. Well, one outlet that’s booming amid these changes is […]
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A tougher law on rape with increased penalties was enacted in India after a 2012 Delhi gang rape sparked widespread protests. A year and a half later, rapes do not seem to be declining. India correspondent Shweta Bajaj reports.
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The increased Islamic violence across northern-central Africa, known as the Sahel region, took the main stage at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday. Broad measures to address conflict in countries such as Mali, Libya and Nigeria were among the primary concerns for new UN […]
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The United Nations is warning the Taliban is getting stronger in Afghanistan because of increased drugs production. There are fears that as foreign troops pull out of the country the group is once again becoming a serious threat to security.
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The battle for control of Iraq’s largest oil refinery is raging for a third day. The Iraqi army appears to be holding its ground but it is being outflanked by radical Sunni militants. This is fueling fears that the insurgency could spread across Iraq and beyond its […]
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Franc Contreras joins us live from Mexico City with a report on the gruesome site has been uncovered in Veracruz state in eastern Mexico. More than 30 bodies were found in a mass grave in an area plagued by drug violence.
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Brazil is not just hosting the World Cup this year, but also preparing for a presidential election, this October. And the World Cup result might have an influence on the outcome of that contest. Stephen Gibbs sent this report from Rio de Janeiro.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says some of its staff in Atlanta may have been accidentally exposed to dangerous anthrax bacteria because of a safety problem at one of its labs.
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A new report on Canada’s housing market warns that it will slump within the next 4 years. The country has seen a decade of rampant home building and price growth.
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By one estimate, almost 80 percent of Brazilians are watching the World Cup. Most employers have given their staff time off work every time the home team plays, like on Tuesday, for a goal-less draw against Mexico. Stephen Gibbs reports on how Brazilians of different […]
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Ari Zoldan, the CEO of Quantum Networks, joins CCTV’s Michelle Makori to talk about the new Amazon Fire cell phone.
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Kathryn Rooney Vera from Bulltick Capital joins CCTV’s Sean Callebs live from Miami to talk about the Argentinian debt crisis.
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China’s IPO market continues to gain traction with four companies announcing they’ll be listing soon. They’re hoping to raise a combined 270 million dollars. Maryam Behmard joined us in Shanghai.
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Education is said to be the great equalizer, but 775 million people worldwide remain illiterate. As the world struggles to fulfill the United Nations’ commitment to make education accessible for every child, there is still a great divide.
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A fisherman had his own Life of Pi moment when a wild Siberian tiger tried to get on his boat on the Ussuri River in Heilongjiang province last week.
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There’s still no sign of three missing Israeli teenagers. And Israel’s military and intelligence operations have yet to produce concrete details on their whereabouts. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the kidnapping. CCTV’s Stephanie Freid reports from Tel Aviv.
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U.S. President Barack Obama met his national security team before making a statement on Iraq on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iraqi government forces battled Sunni militants for control of the country’s biggest refinery. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is waiting for a U.S. response to an appeal […]
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Thursday that China is deeply concerned about the situation in Iraq and is willing to offer necessary assistance to Iraq’s reconstruction and counter-terrorism efforts.
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A dramatic start to the Spain versus Chile match off the field. Nearly, 100 Chilean fans burst through a security checkpoint at the famed Maracana stadium in Rio.
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More than a hundred days ago, Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared without trace. Now, Kuala Lumpur, the city the plane departed from, is hosting a major conference, bringing together international search and rescue specialists from both governments and the private sector. It’s no surprise that […]
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There is still no claim of responsibility for a deadly bombing during a World Cup watching event in Nigeria. It happened Tuesday, in an area of the country where Boko Haram is very active.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says China will continue policies to promote economic growth. Those reassuring words for global financial markets come at a time when China’s red-hot property market appears to be cooling. Richard Bestic reports from London.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve chair was noticeably optimistic about the country’s economic prospects, despite this year’s growth forecast being cut back because of the weakness in the first quarter. Fed Chief Janet Yellen hinted there were signs of momentum building up. CCTV’s Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Amid the violence and turmoil,should the U.S. once again get involved in Iraq’s security? That is the question the White House and Congress are debating. The two branches met Wednesday to discuss U.S. options in Iraq.
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Iran and 6 world powers have begun the process of drafting an agreement over Tehran’s nuclear capacity. The talks are entering a 5th round in Vienna, with all sides saying they want to start putting together a general text by the end of the week. […]
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Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko says he’ll announce a uni-lateral ceasefire for Ukrainian forces in the east. He hopes this will provide an opportunity for rebels to give up their arms and for fighters from Russia to leave Ukraine. The move, however, is being criticized by […]
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In Iraq, militants attacked the country’s largest oil refinery in Baiji. The city lies on the same north-south highway as Mosul and Tikrit — two cities quickly seized by Sunni militants as they spread through northern Iraq last week.
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The longest running research project tracking Cuban Americans’ attitudes towards politics and social issues has been published. It shows the anti-Cuba stance of the exile community seems to be a thing of the past. CCTV’s Nitza Soledad Perez explains.
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Colombia, as part of a four-nation tour that also includes Brazil, Dominican Republic and Guatemala. His talks are aimed at repairing relations and addressing the immigration issue. According to the White House, the Vice President hopes to show […]
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Nairobi denies reports that several women were abducted during attacks on Kenya’s coast. Media reports say the attackers kidnapped 12 women, and killed at least 60 people in two consecutive nights of carnage. Survivors are now recounting the horror.
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It has been another day of fierce fighting in Iraq where the Sunni militant group, ISIS, is battling Iraqi government forces for control. Meanwhile as the fight moves closer to the capital, Baghdad, the United States is sending a few hundred military personnel to help […]
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