The Islamic State faction in Syria that beheaded an American journalist is now the target of a criminal investigation in the U.S. James Foley’s murder was recorded on a video released by the terror group.
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Palestinian militant group Hamas has admitted to kidnapping three Israeli teens that sparked the conflict in Gaza.
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Late Wednesday, the White House confirmed that the U.S. sent troops into Syria this summer to try to rescue James Foley and a number of other Americans held captive by Islamic State militants. But they were unable to find them. CCTV America’s Jessica Stone reports.
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Five people stood trial Thursday in the beating death of a woman at a McDonald’s restaurant in eastern China who reportedly refused to join the illegal Quannengshen cult. CCTV America’s Wang Yizhi reports.
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The two American aid workers who were infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Africa have been discharged from an Atlanta hospital after nearly three weeks of treatment, according to officials.
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“Being a journalist in South Sudan is risking one’s life,” said John Gatluak, the editor at a community radio station there. “But I have dedicated myself to serving my community through radio as a watchdog, informing them about what the politicians are doing once the […]
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European leaders are showing increased solidarity in the effort to confront the rise of the Islamic State.
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The Ukraine crisis has led to Russian bans on western food shipments. That’s leading Moscow to look to China to make up for the shortfall. CCTV America’s Zhang Nini reports.
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Brazil’s Socialist party has formally endorsed environmentalist Marina Silva as its candidate in the coming presidential elections. Silva was the running mate of Eduardo Campos, who was killed in a plane crash last week.
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The role of western fighters in terrorist groups like the Islamic State is increasingly prominent. Terrorism experts say Westerners are gravitating to these groups in part because of battlefield successes by insurgents.
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The temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas collapsed Tuesday. Each side blames the other for breaking the truce as rockets continue to fire in both directions.
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Summer camp one of the major expenses parents pay for. While most camps are centered around fun, some are dedicated to academics.
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For those pondering parenthood, the price tag for raising a kid until he or she is 18 can make anyone suffer sticker-shock.
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The push for conservation is helping lure more visitors to the African reserves.
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When one thinks of hippopotamuses, zoos and man-made ponds may come to mind. It’s rare that we see the creature in its natural environments. But conservationists in South Africa are taking a page from the past to help hippos thrive.
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After years of operating as reigning short-term creditors, so-called payday lenders may soon see their demise.
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British intelligence services are searching for American journalist James Foley’s killer, who is believed to be a British national.
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Could Canadian stocks outperform the American market this year? Some forecasters certainly think so.
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The U.N. Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, steps up a global response to the Ebola outbreak. The death toll now tops 1,200 people in West Africa and there’s an urgent need for doctors, nurses and medical equipment.
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There’s been a worldwide decline in the population of the honey bee. That’s raising concerns not just among environmentalists, but among farmers as well. CCTV America’s Roza Kazan reports from the U.S state of Wisconsin.
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South China’s Guangxi and Fujian provinces have seen torrential rain over the past two days. Downpours brought mudslides to rural areas, making life difficult in the cities. CCTV America’s Nie Jia reports.
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A Chinese medical team in West Africa is providing vital support in the Ebola outbreak. CCTV America’s Nina deVries reports.
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The fighting in eastern Ukraine is taking a staggering toll on its citizens. More than 340,000 people have fled their homes.
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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is in Missouri for an update on the investigation into the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson. Some protesters say there is an ongoing race problem in that city.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Mongolia this week. The two-day visit is aimed at strengthening ties with China’s neighbor, and it is Xi’s second solo trip abroad since taking office. CCTV America’s Roee Ruttenberg reports.
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Israel’s prime minister says the military operation won’t stop until militant rocket fire out of Gaza stops. The region is now seeing its heaviest fighting in more than a week. Michal Bardaviv reports from Tel Aviv.
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Peshmerga fighters, though lacking the latest military technology, are fiercely defending the Kurdistan region against Islamic State militants.
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American fighter jets and drones continued to pound Islamic State militants in Iraq on Wednesday, and military planners weighed the possibility of sending a small number of additional U.S. troops to Baghdad, U.S. officials said, even as the insurgents threatened to kill a second American […]
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The ancient 6,000 year old Citadel sits proudly in the heart of Erbil, as trade circles around it and people bustle by.
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Liberian security forces cordoned off a seaside slum in the capital Wednesday in the latest effort to stop the spread of Ebola, quickly setting off violent protests by angry residents.
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President Barack Obama says the entire world is “appalled” by Foley’s killing. The president says he spoke Wednesday with Foley’s family and offered condolences.
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At least 39 people including several children were killed in Japan Aug. 20 when a torrent of mud, rock, and debris fell on the outskirts of Hiroshima.
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Journalist James Foley had worked in a number of conflict zones in the Middle East, but the danger didn’t stop him from doing the job he loved.
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Egypt has been the main mediator in the latest rounds of peace talks. But how the rest of the Arab world approaches the conflict is much more complex. CCTV’s Frances Kuo reports.
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Russian banks are worried about an end to the availability of Visa and MasterCard credit cards for payments in Russia.
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In Ukraine, the long running political crisis has had a negative impact on the country’s economy.
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2014 is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record with temperatures soaring in many parts of the world.
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The world’s biggest tobacco company and two governments of the European Union are squaring up for a battle over branding.
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Africa’s ecosystem is one of the most diverse and fragile in the world. Unfortunately, Africa’s wildlife is once again under threat from poaching.
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Libya is sinking deeper into conflict. Recent fighting between militias has left hundreds dead in Tripoli and Benghazi, the worst since the toppling of Muammur Gaddafi. Who are these militias and what are they fighting for? Should there be some form of outside intervention to […]
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The United Nations has called for more preventative measures in the countries affected by Ebola. CCTV America’s Liling Tan reports from U.N. headquarters in New York.
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Health officials in Nigeria say they are containing the Ebola outbreak. Four more people who were sick have recovered and been discharged. The media has played a large role in educating people. CCTV’s Deji Badmus reports.
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The Obama administration says it has not confirmed the authenticity of a video that purports to show the killing of James Foley, an American journalist, by Islamic State militants.
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As the civil war in Syria continues, the United Nations is asking for more aid to supply growing needs, both inside and outside the country. The situation is so bad, the U.N. has launched its biggest appeal ever, asking for more than $6 billion. CCTV […]
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China recently announced a major reform in its household registration system. Social benefits between urban and rural residents will be adjusted. CCTV America’s Xia Ruixue reports.
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With the renewed conflict between the Israelis and Hamas, the peace talks in Egypt appear to have hit a road block. CCTV America’s Adel El Mahrouky reports.
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Skirmishes broke out Tuesday between Iraqi security forces and militants on the outskirts of Tikrit, north of Baghdad.
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Another round of clashes erupted between police and protesters Monday night in a town in the U.S. state of Missouri. For more than two weeks, protests have been taking place in Ferguson over a police officer killing an unarmed 18-year-old black teenager.
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The fighting in Ukraine continues to intensify as government troops gain ground against pro-Russian separatists. Clashes broke out in the Luhansk region Tuesday, and military forces captured most of a town near rebel stronghold-Donetsk. CCTV America’s Kate Parkinson reports.
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The Egyptian-mediated Gaza cease-fire between Israel and Hamas militants unraveled Tuesday after Israel walked out on the talks in response to a barrage of Palestinian rocket fire.
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