The Heat: Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Base

October 13, 2014

Pistorius faces maximum jail time of 15 years

The sentencing for South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has begun. He was convicted last month of culpable homicide after he shot his girlfriend.

October 13, 2014

Liberia’s Monrovia becomes first capital with Ebola

In urban, densely-populated areas, Ebola is more likely to pass between people living and working in such close proximity. And it has, as the infection rate accelerates in Monrovia.

October 13, 2014

Silva backs opposition candidate against Rousseff as Brazil’s president

Brazil’s environmentalist, Marina Silva, who finished third in the first-round of Brazil’s presidential election, has backed the remaining opposition candidate Aecio Neves in the Oct. 26 run-off against President Dilma Rousseff.

October 13, 2014

Bolivian president Evo Morales claims a third presidential term

Unofficial election results indicate that Bolivian president Evo Morales has won a third term. According to exit polls, he received about 60 percent of the vote. His closest opponent, Samuel Doria Medina, received just 25 percent. Morales addressed to his supporters gathered outside the presidential palace […]

October 13, 2014

Turkey will ‘not be pulled into chaos’ of US-led fight against ISIL

Turkey is monitoring the ISIL crisis in neighboring Syria, despite conflicting claims about how involved it will be in the fight.

October 13, 2014

Dozens of schools reopen in Yunnan Province after earthquake

It’s been more than a week since a strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of China’s Yunnan Province. As life slowly returns to normal, a sure sign of recovery is the reopening of 88 schools.

October 13, 2014

China, Russia officials meet to discuss billion-dollar partnerships

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang continued his visit to Russia, meeting with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev. CCTV America’s Tom Barton reports from Moscow.

October 13, 2014

Catholic Bishops: Gays, divorcees should be welcomed

Catholic bishops showed unprecedented openness Monday to accepting the real lives of many of today’s Catholics, saying gays had gifts to offer the church and should be accepted. They also said there were “positive” aspects to a couple living together without being married.

October 12, 2014

Spanish government vows to contain Ebola

Spanish health officials said there are signs of hope for a nurse infected with Ebola, even though she remains seriously ill. CCTV America’s Roee Ruttenberg reports from Madrid.

October 12, 2014

In Ebola epidemic, Liberia suffers brunt of outbreak

Of all the countries challenged by the current Ebola epidemic, Liberia has suffered the most, given that the country has had the most cases and fatalities.

October 12, 2014

Incumbent Evo Morales expected to win Bolivia’s presidential election

Bolivians head to the polls on Sunday as incumbent President Evo Morales — the country’s first indigenous president of the majority indigenous nation — is seeking a third consecutive term. He must win by more than 50 percent (a 10 percent margin) to avoid a […]

October 12, 2014

Dallas nurse contracts Ebola from patient, marking first case of US tramsmission

An unnamed female healthcare worker, who treated the first U.S. case of Ebola, has contracted the disease. Health officials said the infected worker contacted with Thomas Eric Duncan, who died at a Dallas hospital last week after being exposed to Ebola in Liberia and then […]

October 12, 2014

Parts of Kobane fall to ISIL as US airstrikes not as effective as hoped

Fighting intensifies in the town of Kobane along the Turkey-Syria border. A large section is now under the control of ISIL. CCTV America’s Michal Bardavid reports from the border.

October 12, 2014

Green Initiatives: Forest Builders aim to plant a million trees in China

A group of young environmental activists are changing the landscape in China — quite literally.

October 12, 2014

Colors of China: Spider-Man cleaner

With almost 20 years’ experience as a window cleaner, Zhang Shimin has witnessed the astounding urban growth of the Chinese capital. “There was nothing outside the Third Ring Road when I first came to Beijing,” he said, perched on the roof of a 31-story building […]

Health Care Worker In Dallas Tests Positive For Ebola Virus

October 12, 2014

Health worker becomes second in US to test positive for Ebola

A Texas health care worker tested positive for Ebola, even though she wore full protective gear while caring for a hospitalized patient who later died from the virus, health officials said Sunday. If the preliminary diagnosis is confirmed, it would be the first known case […]

October 11, 2014

Citizens head to the polls Sunday for Bolivia’s presidential elections

Bolivians are headed to the polls for the country’s presidential election on Sunday. The incumbent Evo Morales is expected to win by a wide margin, but there are other candidates who have attracted the electorate. CCTV’s Dan Collyns reports from La Paz.

October 11, 2014

Thousand of Syrian refugees cross into Turkish town of Suruc

The crisis in Kobane has caused thousands of Syrians to cross into the bordering Turkish town of Suruc. In fear of their lives, they flee with no more than the clothes on their backs. Yet for Syrian refugees in Suruc, life continues to be a […]

October 11, 2014

Brian Petro: Found Object Artistry

Brian Petro gives a new meaning to the old adage “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” A dedicated artist, Petro is always on the lookout for items he can incorporate in his next work of art. He searches through abandoned buildings, and even dumpsters, […]

October 11, 2014

Lat Ware: Throw Trucks with Your Mind

Telekinesis: the ability to control things using your mind. To most, it sounds like a superpower, but one young innovator is working to make mind-control a (virtual) reality.

October 11, 2014

Dr. Daniel Amen: You Need Brain Envy

Many people believe there is no changing the human brain – that humans are stuck with, and often limited by, the brains with which they are born. Dr. Daniel Amen is not one of those people.

October 11, 2014

Wolfgang Puck: Cooking for a Cause

As one of the most acclaimed celebrity chefs on the global stage, Wolfgang Puck created a cooking empire that has transformed the way people think about food.

October 11, 2014

South Korea’s ‘blind smartphone’ gives voice to 180 emoticons

A leading smartphone app maker in South Korea is working with the the visually-impaired to improve smartphone interaction and ensure no user is left behind.

October 11, 2014

Liberia’s health system struggles to cope with Ebola outbreak

One key reason Ebola has spread so quickly is that local health services can’t cope with its rapid progression. Many public hospitals in Liberia have closed because staff and patients fear they’ll be infected if they go there. CCTV America’s Katerina Vittozzi reports from Monrovia.

October 11, 2014

Does a truce mean an end to the fighting in Ukraine?

Anti-Kiev fighters who are battling government troops in eastern Donetsk have agreed to silence their artillery. Each side says it could withdraw heavy weapons from the front line if shooting stopped for five days. CCTV America’s Kate Parkinson reports.

October 11, 2014

How trash burning causes global air pollution

Air pollution and its reduction is a global dilemma. It now appears one of mankind’s oldest practices, trash burning, may be contributing significantly to the problem.

October 11, 2014

Spanish nurses resign, refuse to work with Ebola patients

More than a dozen people in Spain are being monitored at a hospital in Madrid for signs of Ebola. This is the same hospital where an infected nurse Teresa Romero is receiving treatment. Officials say the 44-year old nurse’s condition is improving. CCTV America’s Roee […]

October 11, 2014

Stock Connect Initiative could help stem tide in HK

Fund managers have shifted out of stocks from local companies amid political risk in the wake of the Hong Kong protest rallies. Meanwhile, analysts have see the upcoming launch of the stock connect scheme, linking Shanghai and Hong Kong trading, as timely and significant in […]

October 11, 2014

Thousands likely to die if Kobane falls to IS

The Syrian government said Islamic State forces have made gains near Aleppo against rebel fighters. Meanwhile, ISIL is reported to be even closer to capturing Kobane.

October 10, 2014

ISIL fighters advance in Kobane, Turkey still not sending troops

The U.S.-led coalition is stepping up its air campaign in Kobane, but ISIL fighters are taking greater control of the Syrian border town despite the airstrikes. CCTV America’s Michal Bardavid reports.

October 10, 2014

Argentine middle class struggles as World Bank reports high poverty risks

Argentina has historically had one of the largest middle classes in Latin America, but younger generations are increasingly facing difficulties in the current economic climate. CCTV America’s Joel Richards reports.

October 10, 2014

Nobel Peace Prize awarded jointly to Indian, Pakistani

One is Muslim, the other Hindu. One is Pakistani, the other is Indian. One is a teenager just starting out in life, the other is a man with decades of experience. Despite their many differences, 17-year-old Malala Yousafzai and 60-year-old Kailash Satyarthi will be forever […]

October 10, 2014

Legendary South African musician Masekela takes on New York

South African musician Hugh Masekela is hoping to hit all the right notes during his public concerts in New York City. The artist is in America to celebrate and promote his country’s arts and culture. Despite the influence his own work has had on South […]

October 10, 2014

UK Finance Minister addresses partnerships with China

CCTV America’s Shraysi Tandon sat down with George Osborne, the U.K. Finance Minister, and asked him about London’s role garnering Chinese investment and partnerships.

October 10, 2014

World Bank, IMF discuss food security

Food Security entails getting high-quality food from farm to table in a sustainable way. It’s a challenge that political leaders, scientists, and researchers gathered to tackle during this year’s IMF and World Bank meetings. CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo reports.

October 10, 2014

The Heat discusses the relationship between money, politics

Some say the best way to break into politics is to be rich. One leading think tank in the United States says the country’s Supreme Court has a lot of loopholes that make it easier for the wealthy to influence the political system.

October 10, 2014

Hong Kong protests reflect growing income gap

Hong Kong is seen as a divided city where public discontent is at its highest in years. Rising income inequality, the lack of serious competition within its public service and corporations, along with the high cost of living, are partly to blame. CCTV America’s Cathy […]

October 10, 2014

World Bank panel rules Venezuela must pay $16B to Exxon

A World Bank arbitration panel has ruled that the Venezuelan government must pay $1.6 billion to ExxonMobil, the international oil and gas company, for the seizure of a major oil project and other losses. CCTV America’s Martin Markovits repors.

October 10, 2014

Indonesia’s middle class faces increasing risk of poverty

Indonesia’s strength as one of southeast Asia’s best performing economies is its rising middle-class, but that’s now under threat. The World Bank reported that poverty reduction in Indonesia has slowed, which could send millions back to poverty. CCTV America’s Andy Saputra reports.

October 10, 2014

Morales likely to win Bolivia’s presidential election

Bolivians are going to the polls this weekend, and they’re expected to re-elect incumbent president Evo Morales by a wide margin. A win would mean a third term for Morales, who became his country’s first indigenous leader in 2006. CCTV America’s Dan Collyns reports.

October 10, 2014

Yunnan schools recover from two deadly earthquakes

Two strong earthquakes in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province have caused deaths and destruction this week. Many schools were among the damaged structures. CCTV’s Liu Yang reports from the quake’s epicenter in the Yongan township.

October 10, 2014

Spain’s Ebola patient in stable condition, 14 others in isolation

The first person to contract Ebola outside West Africa is now in serious but stable condition in Spain. CCTV’s Roee Ruttenberg reports from Madrid.

October 10, 2014

US-Russia relations exhibiting Cold War-like symptoms

Several Eastern European flashpoints including conflicts in Ukraine, subsequent economic sanctions, and even the harboring of Edward Snowden have had a chilling effect on U.S.-Russia relations. There’s even been talk of a new Cold War developing. CCTV America’s Anya Ardayeva reports.

October 10, 2014

UN to decide whether Venezuela will join Security Council

Venezuela is hoping to take a big step into the international spotlight when the 193-nation United Nations General Assembly will decide next week if Caracas can secure a two-year, temporary seat on the U.N. Security Council.

October 10, 2014

Air pollution continues to blanket northern China

Beijing has raised its air pollution alert to the second-highest level of orange, as smog envelopes northern China for a third straight day. Authorities warned residents to take precautions. CCTV America’s Tang Bo reports from Beijing.

October 10, 2014

Student-govt talks in HK suspended; protestors call for renewed action

With the Hong Kong government announcing that talks have been suspended and protest leaders calling for renewed demonstrations, the public mood continues to change. CCTV America’s Zhu Dan reports from three protest sites in Hong Kong.

October 10, 2014

China to ease markets following premier’s meeting with German chancellor

After meeting with Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said China will ease access to its markets. CCTV America’s Jack Barton reports from Berlin.

October 10, 2014

Four new graves found in Mexico believed to contain bodies of missing students

Mexican authorities have found four new graves that they believe contain the bodies of 43 students who went missing following clashes with police. Police have so far detained 34 people in this case. CCTV America’s Franc Contreras reports.

October 10, 2014

Expert analyzes IS advance on Kobane, Turkey’s role

Islamic State fighters continue to gain ground in Kobane and some predict the Syrian Kurdish town could fall at any time.

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