October 7, 2014

World Bank wants to hear from Venezuelan youth

The World Bank is showing increasing interest in hearing what millennials in Venezuela think about their country. During a conference about youth and government, they discussed Venezuela’s record-high inflation which has many young people struggling. The World Bank says Venezuela is one example of the […]

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October 7, 2014

Some Philippine Muslims pledge support to ISIL

About 100 men gathered last month in a mosque in the predominantly Muslim city of Marawi, not only to worship, but to pledge their support for the Islamic State or IS. CCTV’s Barnaby Lo reports from Marawi City.

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October 7, 2014

Chicago teen in custody for allegedly trying to join ISIL

Nineteen-year-old Mohammed Hamzah Khan lived with his parents in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook Federal before he boarded a flight overseas allegedly to join the terrorist group ISIL. Federal agents arrested Kahn on Saturday at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. CCTV America’s Roza Kazan reports from Chicago.

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October 7, 2014

Ebola fears grow with new cases outside West Africa

While the center of the Ebola outbreak is still in West Africa, there is a growing concern about the spreading disease. Governments around the world are considering new measures to keep their populations safe. CCTV America’s Nathan King reports on the latest updates of Ebola […]

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October 7, 2014

Lima home prices soar 121%

You don’t have to live in Hong Kong, Beijing or London to feel priced out of the market when it comes to buying a property. A worldwide investigation into housing prices has found that home buyers in the Peruvian capital of Lima are facing a […]

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October 7, 2014

IMF cuts global growth forecasts, markets fall

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its outlook for global growth. Stock markets plummeted following the news, making a dramatic start to a week of top-level meetings of the IMF, and the World Bank in Washington.

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October 7, 2014

Syrian army regains Adukhania district from rebels

The Syrian army has regained Adukhania, a district near Damascus, turning the tide in an area that witnessed large scale insurgent attacks in September. The attacks had slowed Syrian advances in the eastern countryside of the capital.

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October 7, 2014

Marburg virus kills one in Uganda, 100 being monitored

A Marburg virus scare is being closely monitored in Uganda where one person has died so far. Officials say 11 people have tested negative for the deadly virus which is similar to Ebola. Nearly 100 others are still being monitored. CCTV America’s Isabel Nakirya reports.

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October 7, 2014

HK demonstrations hit local businesses hard

Many of Hong Kong’s smaller businesses have been especially hurt by the current demonstrations in city. A number of local vendors and taxi drivers talked about how their lives have been impacted by the ongoing unrest. CCTV America’s Xia Cheng reports.

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October 7, 2014

Strong earthquake shakes southwestern China

A strong, shallow earthquake shook southwestern China’s Yunnan province late Tuesday evening, killing one people, sending thousands fleeing into the streets and damaging buildings, officials and reports said.

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October 7, 2014

Turkey: Syrian town about to fall to jihadists

MURSITPINAR, Turkey — The Islamic State group is about to capture the Syrian border town of Kobani, Turkey’s president said Tuesday, as outgunned Kurdish forces struggled to repel the extremists with limited aid from U.S.-led coalition airstrikes.

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October 6, 2014

Rousseff and Neves face off in second-round vote

Sunday evening ended with two candidates claiming their own victories. President Dilma Rousseff came in top of this poll, but she did not secure the majority she needed to avoid a second-round run off. CCTV America’s Stephen Gibbs reports.

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October 6, 2014

Hong Kong tourism industry hit by ‘Occupy Central’

The government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is to hold the first formal meeting with representatives of the Occupy Central students on Friday afternoon, a government official said on Tuesday evening. Experts predict the number of mainland tour groups to Hong Kong this year […]

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October 6, 2014

Hong Kong shops see sales loss during protest

After 10 days of protests, Hong Kong businesses are returning to normal. Retailers and cab drivers have reported losses since the demonstrations started. The city’s growth in the second half of 2014 may have been impacted. CCTV’s Cathy Yang reports.

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October 6, 2014

Runoff between Rousseff and Neves is set for October

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff will face center-right candidate Aecio Neves in a second round of the country’s elections later this month. The final result of Sunday’s vote was 42 percent for Rousseff and 34 percent for Neves. Environmentalist Marina Silva, who earlier had been a […]

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October 6, 2014

The Heat: What does a new presidency mean for US-Afghan relations?

After a tense year-long election process, Afghanistan finally has a new president: Ashraf Ghani. He will share power with runner-up Abdullah Abdullah. Will the former rival candidates be able to put aside their differences and work together? Afghanistan has also signed a security agreement with […]

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October 6, 2014

Schools and government offices partially re-open in Hong Kong

The protests engulfing parts of Hong Kong have entered their ninth day, as civil servants returned to work after the territory’s government headquarters was shut down over the weekend. Schools in affected districts have also gradually reopened. CCTV’s Jin Yingqiao reports.

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October 6, 2014

First of three ships restarts search for MH370

It’s been more than four months since the air, sea, and underwater search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was suspended, after authorities concluded that what they had hoped were pings or signals from the plane’s black boxes were in fact yet another false […]

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: The story of App TouTiao

The growth of the IT industry in China has created new opportunities for young entrepreneurs. That has meant a virtual revolution, with new ideas and products challenging traditional business models.

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: Sail your way up

“The river used to wind and was too shallow for big ships” Captain Lin Jiaquan recalls, perched on the captain’s stool, looking over a large steering wheel. “But with the dredging and other improvements, the shipping lane has changed so that the ship’s carrying capacity […]

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: A village doctor’s choice of life

People living in Cifu village say the place blesses people who come here. Embraced by mountains and endless farmland, the small village, nestled in the northeast of Bama county, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, makes for a peaceful life. Doctor Qin Zanchun came to the village in […]

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: China’s real estate boom

“The balance of real estate supply and demand in China now, is not like years before. People keep buying houses as if from a plan.” Mr. Jin explains as he points to new homes he is currently selling. Property in China underwent a period transformation from […]

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: One couple’s guarding of China

“The chief of the militia said that someone had to stay on the island and protect it. So I promised him I would stay and I’ve kept that promise”. Said Wang, who was just 29 years old when he set off to protect the island […]

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October 6, 2014

Colors of China: Dance Dance Revolution in China

“I belong to China’s second batch of DJs,” DJ Paulna told me as he dragged hard on a cigarette. “Up until 2005, DJs played techno and trance in the disco, after that we started playing hip-hop, R&B and funk in new bars that began opening […]

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