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

August 20, 2015

Nearly 30 injured in Egypt car bombing

At least 29 people have been wounded in a car bomb attack in Shubra al Kheima, a northern suburb in Cairo, Egypt. It’s one of the biggest car bombings in the city in recent months.

August 20, 2015

China and Russia to make military history

China and Russia are preparing to conduct a beach landing exercise. A Chinese fleet arrived in Russia’s Vladivostok on Thursday for a joint naval exercise.

August 20, 2015

‘Qi Xi’ is Chinese Valentines day, and it’s today

Today is a day to celebrate love and romance in traditional Chinese culture.

August 20, 2015

This week on Americas Now: Yucatan Coast Under Threat

The beautiful beach of Tulum has changed from a tranquil place to a hot spot travel destination. Now, the fragile system is taking a beating.

August 20, 2015

July, the hottest month on record: NOAA

High temperatures are a sign of the onset of summer, but according to NOAA officials, this July’s temperature has surpassed previous records.

August 20, 2015

How to celebrate love – the Chinese way

On the 7th day of the 7th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar, lovers throughout China celebrate Qixi day, also known as the Chinese version of Valentine’s day. This year, it falls on August 20, and it’s a day for attached Chinese around the world to […]

August 20, 2015

The Heat: Gangs in El Savador

Murders have skyrocketed in El Salvador. Hundreds of people are being killed each month. The government is cracking down on two powerful gangs, but is it enough to stop the violence?

August 20, 2015

Diverse films about Africans showcased in New York

It’s a cinema that shuns blockbusters. The goal is to educate, rather than just entertain. New York’s first pop-up, micro-cinema is dedicating itself to showing independent films by African filmmakers. It has set up shop in one of America’s largest African communities.

August 20, 2015

French, UK police work to stem African migration

French and British police have set up a command and control center in Calais, France to target organized gangs who smuggle migrants from Africa further into Europe and into the UK.

August 20, 2015

Learn more about Tianjin, China

The recent chemical explosions in the North China’s Tianjin municipality has brought international attention to the port city – but few outside of China may know much about this important municipality. Here’s everything you need to know about Tianjin.

August 20, 2015

What killed fish in Tianjin, China?

Thousands upon thousands of small silver fish lining the shores of a river six kilometers from the site of those two massive explosions at the chemical warehouse in Tianjin on August 12th. Fishermen are helping collect them. They reportedly plan to bury them with lime.

August 20, 2015

Former Brazil president charged in Petrobras scandal

(Brasilia, Brazil) — Former Brazilian president Fernando Collor de Mello was charged Thursday in connection with the huge Petrobras corruption scandal.

August 20, 2015

Putin’s response to banned food imports

Media from around the world have reported on Russia’s newly extended food import ban. This week it was revealed that the Russian government ordered massive amounts of illegally imported food be destroyed. And cameras were there to capture some of it.

August 20, 2015

These are some of the chemicals identified in Tianjin after the blast

The top official in Tianjin pledged to relocate the chemical plants in Tianjin Binhai New Area following last week’s fatal blasts. Meanwhile, all companies that produce and store dangerous chemicals are undergoing strict inspection and will be closed if any faults are found, Huang Xingguo, […]

August 20, 2015

Testing continues in Tianjin as more of 114 dead identified

Chinese officials said Thursday that air quality in the core area near the Tianjin blast is within controllable levels. Authorities also said they have identified a total of 107 of the 114 dead from the explosions that racked the the city on August 12. An […]

August 20, 2015

Rare brown and white panda species found in China

Researchers say that a brown and white panda, named Qizai, was spotted on China’s Qinling Mountains 4 years ago when it was only two months old.

August 20, 2015

Preparations underway for World War II parade in China on Sept. 3

This year marks 70 years since the end of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the end of World War II. For the first time, China will hold a series of events to commemorate the victory, including a military parade on […]

August 20, 2015

Thailand bombing investigation continues

Thai authorities gave confusing statements about the Bangkok bombing investigation Thursday, with a military spokesman saying they believe the attack wasn’t the work of international terrorists — a day after police issued an arrest warrant for the prime suspect that described him as a “foreign […]

August 20, 2015

Jimmy Carter to undergo radiation for cancer on his brain

ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter announced Thursday that he will begin radiation treatment on cancer that is on multiple spots on his brain.

August 19, 2015

New regulations cap daily online purchases

China’s central bank proposed stricter rules that will limit the daily amount consumers can pay from accounts with Alibaba’s Alipay, Tencent’s Tenpay, and other online payment companies.

August 19, 2015

In controversial move, Russia destroys contraband food

The Russian government has extended a ban on food imports for another year, including cheeses and dairy products, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables from Australia, Canada, the E.U., the U.S., and Norway.

August 19, 2015

US officials’ crackdown on white-collar crime

Earlier this week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused 32 individuals of allegedly committing insider trading. Nine of them also face criminal charges.

August 19, 2015

The Heat: Unrest in Yemen

For months, Saudi Arabia has been leading a bombing campaign against Shiite rebels in Yemen. Now foreign ground troops are joining the fight.

August 19, 2015

Ashley Madison hack could expose millions to identity theft, divorce

Their slogan is – ” Life is short. Have an affair.” Now the company behind that line could see that life is indeed short for a company based on selling adultery on a global scale.

August 19, 2015

German parliament approves third bailout to Greece

Billions of Euros in emergency funding are on their way to Greece, after the German parliament approved a third bailout. The vote was seen as a litmus test for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s authority, after some analysts predicted a major rebellion from within her own party.

August 19, 2015

Ireland helping stop Mediterranean migrant crisis

While the migrant crisis continues to escalate in the Mediterranean, Ireland is one of the countries that has stepped up it’s efforts to help.

August 19, 2015

Publisher Amir Korangy on US housing

Positive news for the U.S. economy. Consumer prices rose for the sixth straight month and July’s 0.1 percent jump was less than economists expected.

August 19, 2015

Indonesia takes measures to stop economic slide

Indonesia was once the darling of Asia, possesing one of the highest growth rates in the region.

August 19, 2015

River in Colorado reopens weeks after contamination

Officials in the U.S. state of Colorado say the Animas River which was turned orange by three million gallons of contaminated water two weeks ago is slowly returning to normal.

August 19, 2015

Chinese child soldier recalls WWII

During the Second World War, the U.S. took tens of thousands of photos and videos of the China-Burma-India theater. Those valuable artifacts were preserved in the U.S. National Archives and in recent years, have been put on display for the public.

August 19, 2015

Ireland praised for role in migrant crisis

While the migrant crisis continues to escalate in the Mediterranean, Ireland is one of the countries that has stepped up its efforts to help.

August 19, 2015

The unfolding of Ashley Madison’s data hack

In July, hackers announced that they’d breached data from the affair site Ashley Madison and threatened to release the data if the website did not stop operating. On Sunday, a group of hackers who call themselves Impact Team leaked the data. The internet has been abuzz […]

August 19, 2015

Study: Working long hours may lead to stroke

Long days at work may not only lead to exhaustion and extra stress but also potentially fatal health consequences, a new study finds.

August 19, 2015

Watch begins for possible birth of newest national panda

Americans are on panda watch after the National Zoo announced that they detected a fetus during an ultrasound of giant panda Mei Xiang.

August 19, 2015

Experts check bins for chemicals in Tianjin blasts

The death toll from last Wednesday’s massive blasts in the northern Chinese port city Tianjin still stands at 114. Almost all of them have been identified.

August 19, 2015

Manhunt underway for Bangkok blast suspect

Thailand’s Prime Minister said Wednesday he thinks those responsible for Monday night’s bomb were motivated by internal political reasons, which is against the police investigation focusing on a possible foreign suspect as part of a group.

August 19, 2015

Study: China carbon emissions lower than previously thought

According to a study conducted by Nature, China’s emissions in 2013 were as much as 14% lower than previously thought. The study says that China released 10.6 billion tonnes less carbon dioxide (CO2) during 2000 to 2013, equivalent to three years of EU emissions.

August 19, 2015

Economic and environmental toll of Tianjin blasts emerging

As China continues to mourn the loss of 114 in last week’s Tianjin blasts, the environmental and economic toll from the Tianjin warehouse explosion have begun to emerge.

August 19, 2015

Toddler with hand stuck in escalator rescued in central China city

Firefighters rescued a toddler who got his hand stuck inside an escalator in Changsha of central China’s Hunan Province.

August 19, 2015

New escalator accident in Shanghai riles public

People on Chinese social media platforms have been riled by yet another escalator accident that happened in Shanghai on Tuesday.

August 19, 2015

Thai authorities release Bangkok bombing suspect’s images

Security services in Thailand have released images of a suspect they are seeking in connection with Monday night’s bombing at a popular shrine in Bangkok that has left at least 20 dead and over 100 injured.

August 19, 2015

Boy miraculously survives waterfall plummet

Rescuers saved a Chinese boy who had a miraculous escape after he fell into a raging river and was swept over a 16 meter (52 foot) waterfall while playing with friends, mainland media reports.

August 18, 2015

Sales of non-GMO food surging worldwide

Some of the latest breakthroughs in food have to do with genetic modifications. While there may be benefits, critics worry there are serious risks.

August 18, 2015

Du Jinsong on China’s real estate market

China’s housing market appears to be finding its footing. July’s home prices rose in more than 30 major cities surveyed by the National Bureau of Statistics.

August 18, 2015

The Heat: US police tactics target black Americans

Are minorities in some U.S. cities being unfairly targeted to help raise revenues? It’s been one year since Ferguson, Missouri erupted in violence following the shooting death of an unarmed black man by a white police officer. But as a U.S. Justice Department report made clear, […]

August 18, 2015

Brazil’s clever solution to fuel the country

Sugar prices are near record lows causing Brazilian companies to reduce their output in favor of a more profitable option: producing fuel.

August 18, 2015

US tech moving to L.A., pushing out locals

First there was Silicon Valley in San Francisco. Then came Silicon Alley in New York. Now, there’s a wave of tech companies setting up in Los Angeles.

August 18, 2015

Second Bangkok bomb thrown from bridge Tuesday

The security services in Thailand have released images of a suspect they are seeking in connection with Monday night’s bombing in central Bangkok.

August 18, 2015

Thailand’s fishing industry fears more regulation

Fishermen in Thailand are complaining that they are being crushed by new government regulations introduced to manage an industry that has been accused of profiting from human trafficking and the abuse of illegal migrant workers.

August 18, 2015

Business expert on China’s stock market

China’s stock markets plunged on Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite Index seeing its biggest loss in three weeks.

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