Women’s voices in U.S. policy

March 31, 2015

Peru’s Congress sacks PM over spying scandal

Amid allegations of spying, Peru’s prime minister is being forced to step down after losing a vote of confidence in Congress.

March 31, 2015

New research finds that pandas travel in packs, remember feeding grounds

Intimate details about the lives of the giant panda have been largely unknown until now. New research by American and Chinese teams have yielded valuable new insight on how these mammals interact with each other and the wild. CCTV America’s Jim Spellman reported this story […]

March 31, 2015

The Heat discusses the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections

Americans won’t go the polls to elect their next president until November 2016. But, the race for the White House is already well underway. Who will take over from President Barack Obama when he leaves office? Will it be Democrat Hillary Clinton? What about Republican […]

March 31, 2015

More than 40 countries sign on to AIIB, despite US concerns

March 31 marks the deadline for founding membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. So far 45 countries and regions have joined the bank as founding members, including several major Western powers.

March 31, 2015

Temp. foreign workers in Canada will have to leave for years

Tens of thousands of temporary foreign workers who’ve been working in Canada for at least four years will have to leave the country or face deportation. Starting Wednesday, April 1st, a new rule limits how long people can stay in Canada under the Temporary Foreign […]

March 31, 2015

Lynn Franco of the Conference Board talks about consumers and economy

U.S. consumers are confident about their economy. The March report showed Americans are more willing to spend thanks to the strong labor market. Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.

March 31, 2015

Fix and flip housing market in the US makes comeback

You may have heard the term “Fix and flip.” It refers to the process of buying a home that’s in need of renovation, fixing it up and then selling it for a profit. It was a very common practice in the U.S. until the housing […]

March 31, 2015

ChemChina purchases Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli

Pirelli’s shares have nudged up after its latest results showed profits rose nearly nine per cent for 2014. The Italian tire maker released its full results as ChemChina puts the finishing touches on a nearly eight billion dollar buyout bid. The numbers give Chinese investors […]

March 31, 2015

Huawei products and businesses become a common sight in Europe

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is no threat to UK national security, according to a key new report. A cyber security oversight board looking into the company’s site in Banbury, Oxfordshire has released its first full findings.

March 31, 2015

Record number of women and Arab members in Israeli parliament

Members of Israel’s 20th Knesset were sworn in on Tuesday taking the official oath of office in Jerusalem. The 120-seat Israeli parliament includes a record number of women and Arab members and dozens of newcomers.

March 31, 2015

Registration for tickets to the 2016 Olympics starts

Tickets for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro went on sale Tuesday in Brazil and around the world. Sports fans can now register online to attend the first Olympics games held in South America.

March 31, 2015

As deadline nears, 42 parties apply to AIIB

Tuesday is the deadline for countries to apply to join the China-sponsored Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as a founding member. So far, more than forty countries have filed applications to the regional bank.

March 31, 2015

Herbal supplement claims & facts

GNC has agreed to test and authenticate its herbal supplements after an investigation by New York Attorney General Eric Schneidermann. According to the National Institutes of Health, many herbal supplements still have untested claims. Here are some popular herbal supplements and NIH findings. [flagallery gid=106]

March 31, 2015

Solar-powered plane lands in China on historic flight

Solar Impulse 2, the world’s largest solar-powered plane, arrived in China’s southwestern Municipality of Chongqing early Tuesday morning.

March 31, 2015

Evacuation of Chinese nationals from Yemen completed

China’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday its warships had completed an evacuation of Chinese nationals from Yemen, with more than 570 people safely transported across the Red Sea to Djibouti, from where they will be flown home.

March 31, 2015

Cuba, US to launch human rights dialogue Tuesday

Cuba and the United States will debate human rights at a meeting in Washington on Tuesday. It’s another sign of the thaw between the countries as they try to re-establish normal diplomatic relations after a 50-year freeze.

March 31, 2015

Massive power outage hits Turkish cities and provinces

Dozens of Turkish cities and provinces were hit by a massive power outage on Tuesday that brought transportation to a standstill and disrupted services and businesses that had no backup power.

March 31, 2015

Nigeria’s opposition leader Buhari claims victory

Nigeria’s opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Buhari has won Nigeria’s presidential election but fears his victory could be stolen by “tricks” from the incumbent government.

March 31, 2015

This week on Americas Now: Spain’s immigrant detention centers

Detention centers in Spain are locking up Latin American immigrants without working papers. Protestors in the country compare the centers to prison.

March 31, 2015

White House: Pres. Obama convenes national security team to discuss Iran nuclear talks

With stubborn disputes unresolved, nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers pushed past a self-imposed deadline and into overtime Wednesday as negotiators renewed marathon efforts to hammer out the outline of an agreement.

March 30, 2015

Online campaign advocates for a woman to be featured on $20 bill

The U.S. $20 bill may be getting a face-lift by the beginning of the next decade, with the bust of Andrew Jackson possibly getting replaced by that of a woman.

March 30, 2015

Colombia has the world’s second highest number of landmine victims

Landmines killed or injured more than 11,000 in Colombia. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels say they will help clear landmines, but not before a ceasefire is signed with the government.

March 30, 2015

A look at what the Arab Intervention Force would look like

The Saudi-led coalition intervening in Yemen involves nine countries. It’s seen by many in the region as a test run for a proposed joint Arab military force agreed to by the Arab League over the weekend, but there are a lot of questions about the […]

March 30, 2015

Buenos Aires game developers doing well worldwide

Buenos Aires is getting with the latest technology to boost it’s economy. Success of one of its game apps, Trivia Crack, has put spotlight on a growing industry in Argentina. The game is now available in 10 languages and will soon launch in China.

March 30, 2015

In The Kitchen: 10-minute Mongolian beef

Succulent Mongolian beef is the perfect dish to make when you get that “I’m-too-tired-to-cook-but-I-have-to” feeling after work. This recipe is tasty and easy to rustle up, and all my test bunnies have fallen in love with it at first bite. And the best part? It […]

March 30, 2015

Mexico’s purchases of US weapons are at a record high

Further north, Mexico’s battling a different kind of crisis. The country is stepping up its war against drug traffickers and that is leading to record purchases of US made weapons.

March 30, 2015

Global economic pressures are making world leaders more thrifty

Greek leadership has provoked plenty of chatter on social networks for flying economy-class as they try not to stir up any trouble while asking for economic assistance.

March 30, 2015

Minority women hit glass ceiling in US tech industry

Some Silicon Valley companies are pushing for more diversity in their workforce.

March 30, 2015

Jonah Blank from the RAND institute on the Nigerian elections

CCTV spoke to Jonah Blank about the impact of the elections in Nigeria. Blank is a senior political scientist at the RAND institute.

March 30, 2015

Retailer GNC agrees to test its herbal supplements after NY probe

An American nutrition retailer has reached an agreement with New York State over herbal supplements. GNC Holdings was one of four store brands that stopped selling herbal products after DNA testing showed many of them did not contain the plants listed on the labels.

March 30, 2015

China evacuates citizens from Yemen

China is in the process of evacuating 449 of its citizens from conflict-hit Yemen with the help of Chinese navy warships, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

March 30, 2015

One More Question: Why does the US keep shifting its attitude towards the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

CCTV America’s Zou Yun interviewed Douglas Paal, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. CCTV America asked Paal one more question about why the U.S. keeps shifting its attitude towards AIIB and the ultimate stance that the Obama administration may possibly […]

March 30, 2015

Negotiators in Iran nuke talks make final push for deal by month’s end

With the deadline in the critical Iran nuclear talks now just hours away, Iran and six world powers have ramped-up efforts to reach a deal. The negotiations are aimed at laying the foundations for an agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions in exchange for lifting international […]

March 30, 2015

The Heat discusses the Nigerian elections

Africa’s largest economy heads into a pivotal vote. Meanwhile, the terrorist group within Nigeria, Boko Haram, tried to derail the election by killing more than 40 people. Why is this election so important? Will Boko Haram be defeated?

March 30, 2015

Photos: China Fashion Week

Beijing was awash in the latest design trends during China Fashion Week, held from March 24-31. Hundreds of designers from around the world displayed their latest creations.

March 30, 2015

Yemeni rebels shell Aden as Saudi launches more airstrikes

Yemen’s Shiite rebels and security forces loyal to the former president launched a fresh offensive Monday against the southern city of Aden. They shelled the city and battled local militias, but were pushed back by at least two airstrikes on the fifth day of a Saudi-led […]

March 30, 2015

More than 40 nations sign on to AIIB before deadline

As the March 31 application deadline for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank draws near, more countries are lining up to join the China-proposed bank.

March 30, 2015

BMG signs music deal with e-commerce giant Alibaba

Germany’s BMG music rights company said on Monday it had signed a music digital distribution deal with China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., as the world’s largest e-commerce firm firms up its bid to become a digital media empire.

March 30, 2015

US, UK: Signs of political interference in Nigerian election

The United States and Britain said Monday there are signs that the vote counting for Nigeria’s presidential election may be subverted by “deliberate political interference.”

March 30, 2015

Arab leaders unveil joint military force, vow to defeat rebels in Yemen

A two-day Arab summit ended Sunday with a vow to defeat Iranian-backed Shiite rebels in Yemen and the formal unveiling of plans to form a joint Arab intervention force, setting the stage for a potentially dangerous clash between U.S.-allied Arab states and Tehran over influence […]

John Kerry, Philip Hammond, Sergey Lavrov, Frank Walter Steinmeier, Laurent Fabius, Wang Yi

March 30, 2015

Iran nuclear talks coming down to deadline

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program entered a critical phase on Monday with substantial differences still remaining less than two days before a deadline for the outline of an agreement.

March 30, 2015

Prosecutors: Co-pilot treated for suicidal tendencies

MARSEILLE, France — The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 that crashed into the French Alps last week had received treatment for suicidal tendencies several years ago, prosecutors said Monday.

March 29, 2015

Speciality meals for new mothers growing popular in China

It’s tradition in China for women who have just given birth to rest at home for about a month.A part of that recovery tradition is to have loved ones provide meals to the new mothers. Companies are supporting that tradition by selling specially-made meals. Subscriptions […]

March 29, 2015

Arab summit ends with promise of a joint Arab taskforce

Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen will continue until Shiite rebels there “withdraw and surrender their weapons,” a summit of Arab leaders decided Sunday, as they also agreed in principle to forming a joint military force. The decision by the Arab League puts it on a path […]

March 29, 2015

Yinka Adegoke, Africa editor for Quartz, on the Nigerian elections

Nigerians are anxiously awaiting the first results from the Presidential election. The vote was extended over the weekend after technical delays, and violence. For more on Nigeria’s presidential election, CCTV spoke to Yinka Adegoke in New York.

March 29, 2015

Analysts expect a steady growth in the Japanese economy

Analysts expect a steady growth in the Japanese economy for the fiscal year of 2015. However, full recovery seems to still have a long way to go.

March 29, 2015

2015 Boao Forum for Asia concludes

As the 2015 Boao Forum for Asia concludes, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised that the international business community China still welcomes foreign investment. Other topics that were discussed during the meeting include the Maritime Silk Road project and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

March 29, 2015

Cosmetic surgery for the elderly: South Korea’s latest gift trend?

A new gift trend is emerging in South Korea. Instead of flowers, clothing, or even cash, many youngsters are paying money so their elderly folks can undergo cosmetic procedures to look younger.

March 29, 2015

Children’s rights groups in India criticize latest budget cuts

Children’s rights groups in India are highly critical of the government’s new budget – which allocates just three percent to support the welfare of children. Activists say this means big cuts – to critical programs that were already under-funded.

March 29, 2015

Pacific seabirds dying in record numbers

One of the worst marine animal mass mortality events in recorded history is taking place in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Canada. Thousands of seabirds are dying, and scientists are trying to figure out why.

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