Colombia hopes to expand relations with China during China-CELAC Summit

August 31, 2015

China Sports: Dalian Wanda Group buys Ironman

Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest commercial property developer, just purchased World Triathlon.

August 31, 2015

Colombia attempts to stay afloat amongst plunging oil prices

While the price of oil went up 10 percent recently (its biggest rally in 6 years) the situation continues to be critical for Latin America.

August 31, 2015

Puerto Rico sees worst economic and social crisis ever

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, an unincorporated U.S. territory, is experiencing one of the worst economic and social crises in recent times.

August 31, 2015

Market volatility hits millions of working Americans

The woes on Wall Street are already being felt on Main Street as Americans worry about the impact falling stock prices are having on their retirement savings plan. But some Americans are being hit harder than others. One New Yorker lost thousands of dollars in […]

August 31, 2015

The Heat: Iraq’s current challenges

Despite promises of reforms from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, protests across Iraq continue to grow. Will they lead to more shakeups in the country’s government?

August 31, 2015

Indonesia’s navy cracks down on sea piracy

A third of the global shipping trade flows through Indonesia, making its waters some of the busiest in the world. They are also some of the most dangerous.

August 31, 2015

Northern Iraq ups fightings between militants, Peshmerga forces

As Peshmerga forces in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq have been launching new assaults, the fight against ISIL is in full force with increased fighting in Iraq.

August 31, 2015

Has Food Become Obsolete? — We try Soylent for a week

Think of all the time and money we spend buying food, cooking food, going to restaurants, and of course eating. What if that vanished from our lives and we had all that time and energy and at least some of the money back?

August 31, 2015

Thai police announce two new suspects in shrine bombing

Thai authorities are searching for two new suspects in the Erawan Shrine blast that they say are linked to a suspected bomb maker that could be a break in the investigation.

August 31, 2015

In Tropical Storm Erika’s wake Dominica declares disaster status, 20 dead

Rescue teams worked to reopen roads to remote communities in Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika caused flooding and mudslides that killed at least 20 people and left more than 50 missing on the Caribbean island.

August 31, 2015

US Flying Tigers veterans to join China’s Victory Day events

Representatives of the U.S. Army’s Flying Tigers, also known as the 1st American Volunteer Group (1 AVG), will join China’s Victory Day events on Sept. 3. The Tigers played a key role in China’s victory, and are highly respected in China.

August 31, 2015

Monster tidal bore on China’s Qiantang River sweeps onlookers to the ground

Onlookers were swept off their feet by a giant wave in Qiantang River in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Monday.

August 31, 2015

Regulations call for all car seats sold in China to be certified

Starting Sept. 1, all child safety seats for cars in China must be certified by the country’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and Certification and China’s Accreditation Administration.

August 31, 2015

V-Day Anniversary: China underscores rule of law important to world peace

With just three days to go until China hosts its grand military parade, the country’s representatives briefed the media on the connection between world peace and the rule of law.

August 31, 2015

Obama heads for Arctic Circle on climate campaign

Shrinking glaciers, Arctic temperatures, and a mix of messy energy politics await U.S. president Barack Obama on his trip to Alaska, where he will become the first sitting president to step foot in the Arctic Circle.

August 31, 2015

Here’s what you need to know about the Arctic climate meeting

Monday was the day for high-level meetings on climate change, known as GLACIER, in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. President Barack Obama traveled to Alaska to deliver closing remarks, underscoring the importance he’s placed on climate change while also becoming the first sitting U.S. president to travel […]

August 30, 2015

120,000 rally against Japanese security bill

Tens of thousands of protesters spent the day in Tokyo. They want Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to stop pushing through legislation that would allow the Japanese to provide military aid to their allies. The protests come as China, Japan and other nations mark the […]

August 30, 2015

UNESCO recognizes amazing Inca Trails in Peru

One of Peru’s top draws for visitors is the “lost city” of Machu Picchu. UNESCO named the ruins of this ancient “Inca” civilization a World Heritage site in 1981. This year, it named Machu Picchu’s network of 30,000 kilometers of roadways a World Heritage site […]

August 30, 2015

Colombia uses yoga to treat the wounds of war

Yoga is a philosophy and set of exercises using breathing techniques, a variety of physical postures, and meditation, designed to improve mental focus and restore emotional balance.

August 30, 2015

Teaching rugby to underprivileged kids in Brazil

At the 2016 Olympics rugby will be played for the first time since the 1920’s. But in Brazil, the host-nation for the games, rugby is a sport that is relatively new to many, especially kids from the city’s slums.

August 30, 2015

Murder of journalist Ruben Espinosa in Mexico City sparks outrage

The murder of a journalist who had re-located to Mexico City from the Mexican state of Veracruz has shocked and horrified both residents of the capital city and media organizations alike.

August 30, 2015

Remembering Hurricane Katrina 10 years later

It’s been ten years since one of the worst natural disasters took place in the United States. August 29, 2005 was the day Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane centered on the Louisiana-Mississippi border.

August 30, 2015

Battle of Taierzhuang: China’s first front line victory boosted morale

In a few days, Beijing will host a grand military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, and China’s own victory over Japan on home soil. The Japanese invasion of China in 1937 began with sweeping victories. The modern […]

August 30, 2015

Germany considers ways to deal with refugees

The “Jamel Rocks” festival was packed to capacity. More than a thousand people have come to this village of 35 people to show support for this year’s theme-“tolerance.” The refugee crisis is testing few European nations as hard as Germany, which was braced to receive […]

August 30, 2015

Spirit of Yangmingbu Battle Brigade lives on

Prior to the September 3rd military parade, President Xi Jinping made a special visit to review the foot soldiers of the Yangmingbu Battle Company.

August 30, 2015

African leaders discuss how to make most of opportunities

Africa Trade Ministers and other delegates at the recently held 14th AGOA summit in Libreville, Gabon, discussed ways by which the continent could make the most of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, which was recently renewed by the American government.

August 30, 2015

Ex-premier visits rally in Malaysia to support PM’s resignation

For a second day, thousands of Malaysians took to the streets to demand economic and political reforms including the resignation of the country’s prime minister who is embroiled in a financial scandal. And while the protesters might mostly be linked to the political opposition, they […]

August 30, 2015

Portuguese visa scheme welcomes foreign investors

Portugal has increased its foreign investment by selling EU residency permits to wealthy foreigners willing to pay. It is the so called “Golden Visa scheme”. But despite a recent scandal surrounding it, officials say it is here to stay.

August 30, 2015

New early warning planes to be shown in China’s parade

China has been making great strides in developing its early warning planes, despite getting off to a late start. The aircraft are for adapting to the changing national security strategy. According to a government release, several of the latest models will make an appearance at […]

August 29, 2015

R. C. Blakes, Jr. on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Saturday marked the tenth anniversary of hurricane Katrina coming ashore in southern states of the U.S. There was a wreath laying ceremony in New Orleans at a memorial for 163 unknown victims.

August 29, 2015

Charity school in Beijing making a difference for migrant children

At a simple campus in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, The Little Swan Charity School educates children of migrant workers. After being taken over by volunteers over two years ago, the school is now home to almost 500 children.

August 29, 2015

New museum to remember Nanjing Massacre

The eight-year fight against Japan’s invasion is a traumatic chapter in Chinese history. This is especially true for the people of Nanjing, where an estimated 300,000 people were killed by Japanese troops in December, 1937.

August 29, 2015

Serbian authorities let in migrants from Macedonia

The migrant crisis in Europe as they flood the Balkans. Serbian officials estimate up to 2,000 cross its borders daily.

August 29, 2015

Egyptian court sentences 3 journalists to prison

A court in Egypt sentences “three” Al Jazeera journalists to three years in prison and eliciting sharp criticism internationally.

August 29, 2015

Malaysia protesters asking for government reform

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Malaysia’s capital.

August 28, 2015

Diplomatic tension rises between Venezuela and Colombia

This is not the first time in recent years that relations between Venezuela and Colombia have dramatically deteriorated. In 2010, the two countries, briefly, broke off diplomatic relations.

August 28, 2015

CCTV Exclusive: Illegal logging in Peru’s Amazon

Illegal loggers continue to pillage the Peruvian Amazon. CCTV has exclusive aerial footage of logging roads which show the scale of the illicit trade.

August 28, 2015

Spirit of Liulaozhuang Company: Fighting to the end

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, millions of Chinese soldiers sacrificed their lives in 1943. Among them were 82 brave members of Liulaozhuang Company.

August 28, 2015

Barcelona is looking to limit tourists coming in

The tourism business is booming in Barcelona, Spain. But with locals complaining about the influx of foreigners, the local government is rolling up the welcome mat.

August 28, 2015

Young child education in NYC is outrageously expensive

Because there is no public pre-kindergarten option for three-year-olds in New York City, you have to send your child to a private or religious affiliated school. Annual tuition at these schools range from 8,000 to over 43,000 dollars for ten months.

August 28, 2015

Film making near New Orleans helps Katrina affected area

If you are planning to head out to the movies soon, if it’s a Hollywood blockbuster, check out where it was filmed. There’s a good chance it was filmed in the U.S. state of Louisiana.

August 28, 2015

Low global crude price hurts big Chinese players

China’s two largest fuel producers, SINOPEC and China National Petroleum Corporation, reported waning profitability this week, mainly due to prolonged weakness in oil prices.

August 28, 2015

Institute in Brazil teaches local children Chinese culture

There is a surge of interest in Chinese culture and language learning in Brazil. Many Brazilians are taking advantage of the opportunities that are opening up as their country’s relationship with China grows.

August 28, 2015

Economic crisis shuts small shops in Rio de Janeiro

Long gone are the days of frantic activity at Odete’s beauty salon in Ipanema, one of Rio’s most affluent neighborhoods. Odette’s business is shrinking along with Brazil’s economy.

August 28, 2015

Economic policy symposium held over US interest rate hike

U.S. Federal Reserve officials gather today in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to discuss “Inflation Dynamics and Monetary Policy” at their annual economic policy symposium.

August 28, 2015

Arrests after 71 found dead in truck in Hungary

The number of migrants entering Hungary has reached a new high. The government there is trying to stem the tide by building a four-meter tall fence along the Serbian border to stop the crossing.

August 28, 2015

Mexican president performs government shake-up

In Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto says the government cabinet reshuffle this week is designed to push the country forward.

August 28, 2015

The Heat: Global equity markets

What’s behind the rocky ride in global equity markets? The Heat got some answers.

August 28, 2015

Mexico sports program for kids, a soccer school of life

An international game and a local Mexican star, Salvador Cabrera is helping transform kids and their neighborhoods through a special athletic program in Mexico.

August 28, 2015

Hurricane Katrina: Ten years after the storm

It was one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina swept across the U.S. Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, the regions continues to recover. CCTV America traveled to New Orleans to talk to those who are still […]

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