The Heat: U.S.-Latin America Tensions

July 22, 2018

Conference about Wikipedia’s future held in Cape Town

Hundreds of Wikipedia enthusiasts gathered in Cape Town as they discussed the future of the website and how it needs more inclusive narratives.

July 22, 2018

Is the creation of a complete wall between the U.S. and Mexico possible?

Illegal immigration occurs on a daily basis in south Texas. Many residents favor President Trump’s proposed wall even though its construction would be life-altering. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock took a closer look from beside the wall itself.

July 22, 2018

Plastic waste disposal creates conflict in Central America

The disposal of trash, particularly plastics, has been an issue in Latin America for decades. But in Central America’s Northern Triangle, it has become a matter of tension between Guatemala and Honduras. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck explains.

July 22, 2018

An innovative replacement for the wood-burning stove

Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” invented a clean alternative for cooking. It’s called the Glatt Stove.

July 22, 2018

World’s largest Bachata Festival in Washington, DC

In Washington, DC a young couple have been introducing the Bachata dance to a new audience. For our Urban Voice segment meet the founders of DCBX Lee Smith and Kat Smith.

July 22, 2018

Dune surfing in Peru can be a wild ride

Outside of Lima, Peru is an impressive example of the country’s coastal desert. Adventure sport enthusiasts use it for sand-boarding.

July 21, 2018

Economists expect “World Cup bounce” to hit France’s GDP after victory

In France, celebrations are still underway following that team’s World Cup championship last weekend. But did the victory boost the economy?

July 21, 2018

Cuba’s new cabinet considering an overhaul of the constitution

Cuba’s lawmakers have put their stamp of approval on President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s new cabinet and the new cabinet is also considering a sweeping overhaul of Cuba’s constitution.

July 21, 2018

IMF director warns global economic leaders against tariffs

In the backdrop were trade tensions between the United States and China, but also between the U.S. and Japan, Canada and the European Union.

July 21, 2018

In Senegal, China’s President Xi pledges stronger Africa ties

The visit was Xi’s first trip to West Africa as president, but his fourth to Africa, he told a joint press conference with Senegalese President Macky Sall after their third ever meeting.

July 21, 2018

Vigils held for the 17 victims of Missouri ‘duck boat’ accident

The U.S. state of Missouri is in mourning this weekend. Seventeen died – including five children – as a tourist boat capsized. Authorities say the investigation into the incident could take up to a year.

July 20, 2018

Fantasy and reality merge at Comic-Con 2018

While Comic-Con is all about fantasy, often times the lines between what’s real and what’s imaginary blur.

July 20, 2018

At NGA summit, U.S. governors express concern over trade war with China

CGTN’s Mike Walter attended the annual summit of the National Governor’s Association in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and spoke to some of the governors about concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade.

July 20, 2018

Former FARC rebels seated in Colombia’s new Congress per 2016 peace plan

Outgoing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has called for the protection of the 2016 peace agreement with FARC rebels as ten former members of the group take up seats in Congress.

July 20, 2018

The Heat: Trump on trade and Xi Jinping’s visit to the UAE

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ready to go all the way on tariffs against China, escalating the current U.S. –China trade conflict.

Prince of Abu Dhabi, left, gestures to Chinese President Xi Jinping

July 20, 2018

Chinese President Xi meets with UAE rulers in Abu Dhabi

President Xi Jinping marked his second day in the UAE with a slew of agreements and a promise of an upgrade in bilateral relations.

July 20, 2018

Britain calls on EU to ‘evolve’ its position on Irish border in Brexit negotiations

During a visit to British-ruled Northern Ireland, UK Prime Minister Teresa May called on the EU to compromise on Ireland’s border in Brexit negotiations. Trade and security along the border with the Republic of Ireland are among the main obstacles to a Brexit agreement.

July 20, 2018

U.S. museum expecting large crowds when new T-Rex exhibit opens

A special, prehistoric visitor will be part of a new exhibit at a Smithsonian Museum here in Washington. But unlike the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, this giant reptile will make visitors smile.

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July 20, 2018

A tenth of U.S. veteran coal miners have black lung disease, government reports

More than 10 percent of America’s coal miners with 25 or more years of experience have black lung disease, the highest rate recorded in roughly two decades, according to a government study released on Thursday that showed cases concentrated heavily in central Appalachia.

July 20, 2018

Death toll from Missouri duck boat accident climbs to 17

Officials said 17 people have died when a tourist boat they were in sank on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. Fourteen people survived, including seven who were injured when the boat went down, state police said.

July 19, 2018

US Governors talk trade and foreign diplomacy at national conference

Trade tensions and foreign diplomacy, are key issues on the minds of U.S. governors. Many have gathered in New Mexico for their summer conference. This year, interest is also focused on economic relations with China.

July 19, 2018

Why people are moving to some states and not others

California and New York are losing large numbers of residents. As many arrive in these transient states to seek their fortunes, others are heading out because they’re fed up of the cost of living.

July 19, 2018

The wonderful, the weird, and the nerdy: Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego

While the mutli-billlion-dollar industry of comics celebrates characters that appear larger than life, some academics and doctors say their true power is relating to the heroic desires in all of us that are just waiting to be unmasked.

July 19, 2018

US protectionary tariffs will harm auto industry, analysts say

Some analysts say tariffs would hurt, not help, the industry, in part because supply chains are so global.

July 19, 2018

Women running for office in Brazil hope to change political makeup

When it comes to political leadership, Brazil has some of the lowest female representation in the world. That’s despite Dilma Rousseff becoming the country’s first female president.

July 19, 2018

Report: Chinese investment in Europe 9 times higher than in North America

In response to the escalating U.S.-China trade war, China and Europe have grown closer.

July 19, 2018

The Heat: Understanding Nelson Mandela’s legacy

The world celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela. We take a look at his legacy

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July 19, 2018

Proposed 25 percent tariff on auto imports drives discussion in Washington

A Commerce Department hearing debated arguments both for and against restrictions, while several anti-tariff lawmakers and auto groups spoke nearby on Capitol Hill.

July 19, 2018

Russia, China delay US bid at UN to cut off oil to DPRK

Russia and China on Thursday delayed a U.S. push for a U.N. Security Council committee to order a halt to refined petroleum exports to DPRK, asking for more detail on a U.S. accusation that Pyongyang breached sanctions.

July 19, 2018

BIG STORY – From Local to Global

Forty years ago, China opened its economy to the world, and also stepped out into it, creating extraordinary change both inside China, and beyond it.

July 19, 2018

China slams senior US official’s remarks on trade dispute

China on Thursday refuted the remarks made by a senior US official who blamed China for the bilateral trade dispute, describing the accusation as “bogus” and “shocking”.

July 18, 2018

Hollywood producers fight for rights of trapped Thai soccer team’s story

The race is on in Hollywood to secure the film rights to the story of a youth soccer team that was trapped for 18 days in a flooded cave in Thailand. But the producer who wins the right to tell this Asian survival story will face some unique challenges.

July 18, 2018

US and Russia race for Europe’s energy market

U.S. is aiming to compete with Russian gas on the European market, and Eastern European sour over Gazprom prices are getting on board.

July 18, 2018

Nicaragua pro-government forces retake opposition stronghold of Masaya

According to national human rights organizations, more than 300 people have been killed in clashes between demonstrators and armed forces aligned with the government of President Daniel Ortega.

July 18, 2018

South Africans honor Nelson Mandela on centennial of his birth

The life and legacy of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela is being remembered. It’s been 100-years since his birth. South Africans are marking the centennial of their former President in various ways, including acts of charity.

July 18, 2018

With US increasingly not an option, more migrants seek refuge in Mexico

With the Trump administration cracking down on crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, many are looking for refuge further south.

July 18, 2018

The Heat: China-EU Meeting

Leaders from China and the European Union meet in Beijing to discuss trade and future relations between China and the EU.

July 18, 2018

Who’s winning the US-China Trade War?

So who’s winning the U.S.-China trade war? A short answer is…it depends.

July 18, 2018

Thai cave survivors speak to media for first time since rescue

The public is finally hearing from the 13 rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand. The boys and their coach described the drama of their ordeal, all while sitting alongside their rescuers.

July 18, 2018

When the sun goes down in Austin, Texas, the bats come out

Learn more about famous bats of Austin, Texas.

July 17, 2018

China’s transgender community overcomes daily obstacles to acceptance

Transgender people’s daily lives can often mean hiding in the shadows, in fear of revealing their true selves. However, there are some signs of progress for the trans community facing these struggles in China.

July 17, 2018

Trump faces criticism from Republican lawmakers for remarks in Helsinki

U.S. President Donald Trump said he misspoke about Russia while he was in Helsinki. Trump backtracked on his statements just a day after his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

July 17, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair optimistic about US economy, fearful of tariffs

Jerome Powell is also telling Congress that a prolonged period of higher trade tariffs would be damaging.

July 17, 2018

Online shoppers chase bargains on Amazon’s Prime Day

Prime Day began in 2015. It joined Alibaba’s Singles Day plus Cyber Monday and Black Friday as major shopping events.

July 17, 2018

Georgia pecan farmers could be casualties of US-China trade war

Over the past 20 years China has learned to love one U.S. export – pecans.

July 17, 2018

The Heat: US Congressman Raul Grijalva on immigration policy

As U.S. federal judges halt family deportations, we speak to a U.S. lawmaker whose district spans nearly 500 kilometers along the U.S-Mexico border.

July 17, 2018

Trump tries to calm political storm over Putin summit, says he misspoke

U.S. President Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to calm a storm over his failure to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, saying he misspoke in a joint news conference in Helsinki on Monday.

July 17, 2018

Inter-Korean team competes at Korea Open table tennis tournament

Sports are soothing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. More than a dozen athletes from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are at a table tennis tournament in South Korea.

July 17, 2018

IMF warns of major impact on growth from trade tensions

The International Monetary Fund is warning that if trade tensions aren’t resolved global output would fall by a half percentage point by 2020.

July 17, 2018

Xi’s diplomatic tour could be perfect opportunity to strengthen ties with UAE

CGTN’s Yang Mingjiao spoke with the UAE’s Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori about the importance of Xi’s visit.

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