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June 13, 2014

Countries sign declaration preventing sexual violence in warzones

The declaration was signed at the end of a week-long international summit in London aimed at dealing with the issue. CCTV’s Dan Whitehead reports from London.

June 13, 2014

U.S. Army: Bergdahl “looked good” after returning to U.S.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl “looked good” after arriving back in the United States and is working daily with health professionals after being held by the Taliban for five years in Afghanistan, military officials said Friday.

June 13, 2014

Interview with Brazilian activist Marina Silva

Elaine Reyes sits down with Marina Silva whose name for many Brazilians, is synonymous with activists’ politics.

June 13, 2014

Residents blame World Cup for forced removals from homes

Since Brazil won the World Cup hosting rights in 2007, the city of Rio de Janeiro alone has forcibly removed twenty-two thousand families from their homes, mostly in the favelas. CCTV Correspondent Gerry Hadden talks with young football players of the Rio area, who’ve lost […]

June 13, 2014

CCTV interview with Zhaopin CEO Evan Guo

One of China’s biggest jobs recruitment websites made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker Zhaopin. The company raised $76 million in its IPO and stocks began trading at $13.50 per share.

June 13, 2014

Residents flee homes as tension escalates in Ukraine

As tensions in eastern Ukraine escalate and the fighting continues more and more people are fleeing their homes. The number of people displaced by the violence is increasing daily卆nd it’s stretching the resources of the self-styled Donetsk People’s Republic.

June 13, 2014

Actress Mallika Sherawat speaks out against sexual violence

In 2012, a United Nations report called India the most dangerous place in the world to be born a girl. What makes the country so unsafe for women? And what role does the government, police and society play in it? We examine the issue on […]

June 13, 2014

India addresses sexual violence against women

After two teen girls raped, murdered and hanged on trees in northern India last month, the Indian government has been under attack for not doing enough to ensure safety for women.

June 13, 2014

Meeting in London to address threat from Boko Haram

Government representatives from Nigeria have joined U.S. and UK officials in London for a summit on how to fight against the Islamist group Boko Haram.

June 13, 2014

World Cup 2014: Football for all in Mexico

Hundreds of millions of football fans will tune in from every continent for the World Cup. In Mexico, where football is king of all sports, a few fans will be watching a separate football league for players who have lost their limbs. Their goal is […]

June 13, 2014

Obama: No U.S. troops to Iraq; They must solve own problems

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama says Iraq’s government must make a sincere effort to address sectarian differences, or else U.S. military help won’t succeed in curbing the insurgency there.

June 13, 2014

Three Venezuelan opposition leaders charged in assasination plot

In Venezuela, the government of president Nicolas Maduro has issued arrest warrants for three major critics of his administration. The government believes the three could be involved in an assassination plot against the president.

June 12, 2014

Kent Moors on Iraq’s impact on oil price

Oil prices hit a 9 month high over concerns the violence could disrupt the region’s supply chain. Iraq is the second-largest OPEC producer. Most of Iraq’s oil production and export facilities are in the country’s south however far away from the violence. Analysts say key […]

June 12, 2014

Children in Brazil see football as path to future

Brazil’s dream of beating its own record of 5 championships is growing, especially among thousands of children from low-income communities who dream of becoming football stars.

June 12, 2014

Crowd-funding for MH370 whistleblowers

CCTV’s Grace Brown spoke to Sarah Bajc, the partner of the one of the missing passengers and one of the crowd-funding campaign’s founders.

June 12, 2014

Brazil beats Croatia 3-1 in World Cup opener

From stadium delays to the deaths of construction workers. Things off the field may have been problematic over the past few months in Brazil. But on the field Thursday, Brazil’s football team gave the country something to cheer about. It won the opening match of […]

June 12, 2014

The Dark Web, criminal activity thriving in deepest corners of the internet

When NSA leaker Edward Snowden sent classified documents to journalists he used an anonymous email service that operates on a little known part of the internet known as the Dark Web.

June 12, 2014

Undocumented children prove troublesome for Obama administration

A government wide effort is now underway to address a deepening crisis along the Rio Grande Valley, where thousands of undocumented children are making their way into the U.S. from Central America. Danielle Leigh joins us in Washington with more.

June 12, 2014

Belgium unites behind its football stars

The last time Belgium made it into the World Cup was twelve years ago. This time they’ve not only qualified to play in Brazil, but are considered one of the strongest teams to beat drawing star players from some of Europe’s strongest clubs.

June 12, 2014

Uruguay fans face high costs to attend tournament

Even though Uruguay has a smaller population than its South American neighbors, when it comes to the sport of football, Uruguay is one of the world’s leading nations. CCTV correspondent, Joel Richards takes a closer look at the fans there who face high costs to […]

June 12, 2014

UNSC deplores terror attacks in Iraq

The group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria vows to continue to take over cities and march onto Baghdad. ISIS fighters have already seized several cities in northern and central Iraq, including Mosul, the country’s second largest city and Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit. […]

June 12, 2014

World Cup 2014: Competition Facts (Brazil vs Croatia)

Take a look at this infographic on the competition facts of Brazil and Croatia

World Cup Stadium Locations Google Earth

June 12, 2014

World Cup stadium locations; an aerial view

Take an aerial view of the World Cup stadiums in Brazil and watch animations of stadium construction in our Google map.

June 12, 2014

Officials: Drones hit Taliban hideouts in joint Pakistan-U.S. raid

U.S. drones fired missiles at Taliban hideouts in Pakistan, killing at least 13 militants, officials said on Thursday. In response to the deadly attack on Karachi airport, these are the first such raids by unmanned CIA aircraft in six months.

June 12, 2014

Michael Payne on Qatar and the World Cup

Michael Payne was the first ever marketing and Broadcast Rights Director for the International Olympic Committee. He was in charge of branding when a similar bribery scandal hit the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002. He says the cases revolving Qatar in relation to […]

June 12, 2014

Nigeria’s Football Dreams

Nigeria is considered the continent’s soccer powerhouse. If there is one thing that unites the country, it’s football, but, beyond that, young people are turning to the sport in hopes of escaping poverty. Deji Badmus has more.

June 12, 2014

The impact of the World Cup four years later

Amid claims of corruption and ongoing protests, one could ask if hosting the World Cup was worth it. After all, Brazil has spent upwards of $11 billion on the tournament. South Africa hosted the event four years ago and although losses were significant for the […]

June 12, 2014

Uganda’s Foreign Minister elected as President of UN General Assembly

The UN General Assembly elected Uganda’s Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa as its new president on Wednesday, but his appointment, although expected, comes with controversy. The diplomat has come under fire for corruption and for backing Uganda’s anti-gay law. CCTV’s Liling Tan joined Elaine Reyes live […]

June 12, 2014

World Cup 2014: Is Brazil ready?

The World Cup, one of the world’s biggest sporting events, takes place once every four years. As the global sporting competition gets ready to kick off, the question remains: Is Brazil, the host nation, ready?

A member of the Brazilian security forces stands guard

June 12, 2014

Tight security in Sao Paulo ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

Brazilian security forces geared up early on Thursday (June 12) for the kick-off of the 2014 World Cup in Sao Paulo.

June 11, 2014

Weak demand cutting into Thailand’s auto production

Thailand’s government has been under military rule since May 22nd. That is after former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was removed from office on May 7th by Thailand’s Constitutional Court.

June 11, 2014

Two Brazilian fans relive epic 1970 trip

Hundreds of thousands of football fans have converged on cities across Brazil for the World Cup. After months of building delays, protests and financial controversy, the tournament’s highly anticipated kick off is only a day away.

June 11, 2014

Collaboration between movies and video games

For years, Hollywood and the video game industry have had a friendly relationship. But now it’s more of a collaboration, video games are more interactive and more life-like than ever before. And that’s inspired some big budget movies. YaKenda McGahee has more on the connection.

June 11, 2014

Students raise funds to feed Chinese children

Many under developed areas of China still struggle to provide lunches for hungry children attending school. It is a problem recognized by a group of North American Chinese graduate students.

June 11, 2014

11 Main: Alibaba’s U.S. debut

China’s largest e-commerce company is making its first appearance in the U.S. with the debut of 11Main.com, an invite-only online marketplace that showcases small business retailers.

June 11, 2014

British government launches international protocol to end sexual violence

The British government launched an International Protocol to end sexual violence. In London, the move comes on the second day of a major summit on sexual violence — billed as the biggest event of its kind.

June 11, 2014

Where will fans watch the World Cup games?

Brazil says nearly 4 million tourists are expected in the country over the course of the World Cup. And clearly, only a small percentage will be able to watch the games in person at stadiums.

June 11, 2014

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel defends Bergdahl prisoner swap before Congress

United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel defended the decision to swap 5 Talbian detainees for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. This is the first congressional hearing since the May 31st exchange. CCTV’s Jim Spellman has more.

June 11, 2014

Egypt’s al-Sissi apologizes to victim of sexual assault

The new president of Egypt went to a Cairo hospital to apologize in person to a woman who’d been raped in Tahrir Square, during festivities surrounding his inauguration. The apology came a day after he ordered a crackdown on sexual harassment, which he described as […]

June 11, 2014

Militants in northern Iraq seize key cities

In Iraq, an al-Qaeda linked group has seized a second city on the road to Baghdad. The Sunni Islamic militants took control of Tikrit Wednesday, the hometown of Saddam Hussein. The militants even freed hundreds of prisoners from its jails. Iraqi troops reportedly abandoned their […]

June 11, 2014

Metro worker protest may interfere with World Cup games

The president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff says her country is ready, and the World Cup will be a success.She addressed mounting criticism about the cost of getting ready for the biggest sporting event in the world.

June 11, 2014

Fighting in Ukraine continues as thousands flee their homes

At least 270 people have been killed in eastern Ukraine since the political crisis began. CCTV’s Kate Parkinson reports from Donetsk.

June 11, 2014

Cambodian Confucius Institute organizes Chinese proficiency contest for secondary students

The Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on Wednesday hosted the 7th Chinese Bridge Chinese proficiency competition for Cambodian secondary students.

June 11, 2014

China, Italy map out three-year cooperation plan

China and Italy on Wednesday issued a three-year action plan covering cooperation in areas of trade, industries and investment, finance, business, tourism and visits, and technological innovation.

June 11, 2014

2014 World Cup: Social & Economic Impact

Take a look at the 2014 World Cup: Social & Economic Impact

June 11, 2014

Egypt faces tough battle against sexual violence

A video of a woman being brutally sexually assaulted in Egypt’s iconic Tahrir Square marred this week’s inauguration celebrations for President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi, outraged netizens and raised questions about the country’s commitment to fighting widespread sexual violence.

June 11, 2014

Stan Lee is shaping a new generation of heroes by promoting literacy

While his claims to fame are co-creating Spider-Man®, The Incredible Hulk®, X-Men®, and many other iconic comic book heroes, Stan Lee has taken on his own heroic efforts with the initiatives of the Stan Lee Foundation.

June 11, 2014

China, Italy pledge efforts to cement partnership

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi was welcomed by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on Wednesday (June 11) as part of his three day visit to China. Li and Renzi held bilateral talks on various topics including economy, energy and infrastructure construction.

June 10, 2014

The latest on the Chinese Economy

China’s May consumer price index jumped 2.5% to a four-month high — while producer prices were lower than expected.

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