Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed days of frenzied rumors over his health and whereabouts as he reappeared in public after an unusually long 10-day absence. The feverish speculation fueled by social media saw all eyes turn to an otherwise unexceptional meeting planned between Putin […]
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The United States and Iran are plunging back into negotiations in a bid to end a decades-long standoff that has raised the specter of an Iranian nuclear arsenal, a new atomic arms race in the Middle East and even a U.S. or Israeli military intervention.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Vanuatu’s president was rushing back to his country on Monday in the wake of what he dubbed a “monster” cyclone whose damage was still unknown beyond the devastation in the South Pacific archipelago’s capital city.
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CLAYTON, Missouri — A 20-year-old man charged Sunday with shooting two police officers watching over a demonstration outside the Ferguson Police Department told investigators he wasn’t targeting the officers, officials said.
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Just three months after being re-elected president in the closest election in modern Brazilian history, Dilma Rousseff is facing calls for impeachment in the wake of a scandal over alleged corruption at the state-owned energy company, Petrobras. Tens of thousands protesters called for ouster on […]
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Spam musubi is one of Hawaii’s most popular snacks. It can be found in most convenience stores there. Today, I am going to share my original spam musubi recipe with all of you. Spam musubi is basically a spam and rice sandwich with a twist. You can add […]
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Despite a bitter relationship that goes back to 1961, when the two countries severed ties, and which brought the world to the brink of a nuclear war during the Missile Crisis of 1962, Cuba and the United States have actually only exchanged shots directly on […]
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In the last few years Colombia’s economy has seen sustained growth and increased foreign investment. Although recent falling oil prices have taken a toll on its performance, the country still seems to fare better than most of its regional neighbors when it comes to navigating […]
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In the state of Colima, in Mexico, about 10 percent of the residents don’t have adequate housing. Low-income families in rural areas live in homes made of plastic and cartons. But architect Fernando Rodriguez is making a difference. Using traditional materials and innovative techniques, and […]
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It began as an indigenous ritual in Colombia long before the Conquistadors arrived in the 16th century.
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Bogota’s international art fair, ARTBO, has become one of the biggest art shows in Latin America. The fair just celebrated its 10th anniversary, showcasing the latest works and trends in contemporary art in the region. A total of 60 art galleries from 29 different countries […]
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As China’s annual political season came to a close, Premier Li Keqiang delivered Beijing’s outlook for the future. His message to the world: Beijing is focused on accelerating its economy, strengthening rule of law, and improving the livelihood of its citizens.
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The last day of the economic summit in Egypt saw the signing of more deals and Memorandum of understanding (MOUs) in several fields, most significant is the MOU with China’s ministry of trade for a long term economic partnership. Egyptian president Abdel Fatah Al Sisi […]
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Israel’s Arab citizens make up 20 percent of the country’s population. Their representation in Israel’s parliament has been called a political sideshow, but as March 17th elections approach, that is changing.
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The United States and Iran are set to begin a new round of nuclear talks in an effort to bridge their differences and facilitate a comprehensive accord between Tehran and the P5+1 states ahead of a July 1 deadline.
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The highest military official swept up in China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, retired General Xu Caihou, died of bladder cancer on Sunday, Xinhua reported. He was 72.
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The civil war in Syria is now entering its fifth year. According to the United Nations, the fighting has killed some 200,000 people and displaced nearly half of the population of 23 million.
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India’s Daughter, a recently released documentary on one of India’s most notorious rape cases, has also heightened outrage across the nation.
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The top official of the Communist Party of China’s committee in Xinjiang has confirmed that some residents of the northwestern Chinese region have joined the Islamic State group, causing a threat to the region. He said this at a meeting of the Xinjiang delegation, which […]
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In Israel’s lead up to March 17 elections, a grassroots organization steered by U.S. President Barack Obama’s campaign strategist is working overtime to overturn current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.
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It’s called ‘The Brain’. It’s a popular Chinese reality game show in which competitors try to solve very difficult puzzles or challenges. Among the current contestants is a 20-year-old memory expert from the U.S. state of Colorado who’s been preparing intensively for this opportunity.
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Attention in Egypt is turning to the economic conference and the ongoing summit in the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The conference has an ambitious aim of helping to attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment to Egypt.
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Urbanization represents a “huge engine” for the country in sustaining economic expansion and driving aspirations to be a middle-income nation. Along the way, the mechanism failed for some people, with some newly built high-rises or even entire districts standing empty.
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CCTV America’s Shraysi Tandon interviewed Kiran Bedi, an Indian politician, social activist and former U.N. Police Adviser about violence against women and the documentary ‘India’s Daughter’, which is currently banned in India. The interview took place at Barnard’s Global Symposium on March 13.
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In China, 270 million people have left their hometowns in rural areas and work in cities. About one-fifth of China’s population are migrant workers. Urbanization brings about chances of higher income than in rural areas, but the migrants usually find themselves at the very bottom of […]
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According to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, China regards entrepreneurship and innovation as growth engines of its economy. For more on this, CCTV’s Tian Wei interviewed CPPCC member Qian Yingyi.
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Murals are disappearing in Lima, Peru to the indignation of art lovers. The city’s mayor has said he’s responsible and he’s going to finish the job.
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The main focus of Nigeria’s upcoming elections is the difficult fight against Boko Haram. It’s been a month since the military requested a six-week delay of the elections because of security concerns. Just two weeks before the elections, the military has said it’s made major advances […]
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A stalemate in the battle for control of Tikrit, a strategic Sunni city once home to Saddam Hussein. Iraqi forces have been unable to seize more ground as ISIL fights to maintain its grip.
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In classrooms around the world, teachers work hard but rarely get rich. On Sunday, however, one very special educator will win the Global Teacher Prize and take home a $1 million award.
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Tension remains high in Ferguson, Missouri…after two police officers were shot and wounded. It’s an attack the US President is condemning. Chris Pollone is in Ferguson with more on the investigation.
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Artisans and small businesses are gravitiating towards organizations that share their social mission.
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In the nearly two years since the Rana Plaza disaster working conditions have actually improved in Bangladesh. More than 150 mostly European companies have signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in the South Asian country.
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In Brazil, finances are a very private matter, so private that it’s taboo to discuss in certain relationships. CCTV’s Paulo Cabral reported this story.
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The past two years have brought record investment by Chinese corporations into the United States most of it through merging or acquiring American companies. In 2014, that investment totaled $12 billion dollars. Among the benefits of such deals, these companies can now sell products stamped with […]
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Strengthening environmental regulation is a priority, as Chinese lawmakers and advisers meet. Last April a government report stated nearly one fifth of arable land was polluted. A severe warning for China’s plans for industrialization and commercialization.
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Smoke poured from Nairobi National Park in Kenya last week. The reason: 15 tons of elephant tusks were burned and reduced to ashes. It came just days after China announced it is suspending the imports of carved elephant ivory for the next year.
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China’s top political advisory body has ended its annual meeting in Beijing. Members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference have put forward close to 6 thousand proposals to advance China’s development.
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Law enforcement remains a top priority for Mexico. The country recently named new Attorney General, Arely Gomez Gonzalez. The controversial former ruling party Senator will hold Mexico’s highest law enforcement post.
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Thirty-six years ago on March 13, revolutionary forces led by Maurice Bishop overthrew the Prime Minister of Grenada. The coup led to another Cold War conflict, involving Cubans and Americans.
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The United Nations has said violence against women and girls worldwide exists at “alarmingly-high levels”. Meanwhile, a controversial documentary about a high-profile rape case in India has taken the global media by storm.
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The 1979 Islamic revolution, the U.S. hostage crisis, and the on-going nuclear negotiations: just some of the things that might come to mind when you think about Iran. But there is much more to this ancient land and its people than what’s portrayed in the […]
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However slight the variation, business in China has its own style. Since the details create the big picture, we decided to look at how someone in China would exchange a business card and compare it with a more Western style.
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Elmira Jafari, a guest producer with CCTV America in Washington D.C. recently visited her home country of Iran after 14 years.
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Elmira Jafari is a guest producer with CCTV America in Washington D.C. This blog contains some of her impressions on a return visit to Iran after being away 14 years.
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Four Chinese have been killed and nine wounded by bombs dropped by a Myanmar warplane in southwestern Yunnan Province.
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Swedish prosecutors on Friday offered to question WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, potentially breaking a stalemate in an almost five-year-old investigation into alleged sex crimes by the anti-secrecy activist.
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Andrew Jin, was one of three first place winners in Intel’s Science Talent Search this week, beating out 1,800 students who submitted experiments and discoveries. CCTV America’s Philip Yin interviewed Jin about his winning research, and what it’s like to be $150,000 richer.
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An American healthcare worker who contracted Ebola while volunteering in a Sierra Leone treatment unit arrived safely at the National Institutes of Health’s hospital in Maryland, officials announced Friday.
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Protesters called for calm but vowed to keep pushing for change in Ferguson a day after two police officers were shot in the Missouri city where racial tensions have flared since the police killing last year of an unarmed black 18-year-old.
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