The Heat: U.S.-Latin America Tensions

July 17, 2018

US Supreme Court’s most controversial rulings

From the Dred Scott case to Japanese internment, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on a number of controversial cases.

July 17, 2018

Hawaii volcano boat tours continue after ‘lava bomb’ injuries

Hawaii tour boat operators plan to continue taking visitors to see lava, but will follow the Coast Guard’s revised policy and stay farther away after an explosion caused molten rock to barrel through the roof of a vessel, injuring 23 people.

July 17, 2018

U.S. reacts to Trump’s “Helsinki moment”

Americans woke up to a slew of headlines, Tuesday, many concluding that Trump appeared to side with Putin concerning alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

July 17, 2018

Amazon upbeat on Prime Day, despite early glitches

Amazon is hoping customers don’t see any more dogs, after early problems on Prime Day meant people trying to shop got only images of cute canines delivering an apologetic message.

July 16, 2018

Brazil’s economy gets a boost from going green

Transitioning to a greener economy brings both promise and risk to the job market. While job losses are anticipated in industries tied to fossil fuels – green industries are expected to usher in a new era of opportunities.

July 16, 2018

Mexican president-elect brings new hopes to country’s economy

Following Mexico’s election, and against all expectations, Mexico’s currency saw its strongest week in six years.

July 16, 2018

Tariffs could put the brakes on booming scooter-sharing industry

Waves of electric scooters are rolling over the streets and sidewalks of many U.S. cities. But the trade war between the United States and China could put the brakes on the booming scooter-sharing industry.

July 16, 2018

Turning back time: Struggling Argentines forgo cash and barter goods

With high inflation and unemployment, some see no other option.

July 16, 2018

The Heat: Trump-Putin Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. Just what was achieved during the high-level talks?

July 16, 2018

World Cup 2022: Qatar prepares for next tournament amid criticism

Qatar has a little over four years before the World Cup becomes a reality and the clock is ticking for organizers to prove the skeptics wrong.

July 16, 2018

Putin-Trump Summit ends with promise to reset relations

On one topic though, they joined forces as the questions kept coming about allegations one helped the other, win an election.

July 16, 2018

Leaders at China-EU Summit discuss free trade as China-US trade spat intensifies

Against a backdrop of a trade war between China and the US, Beijing has used the 20th China-EU leaders meeting to push the agendas of free trade and globalization.

July 16, 2018

US arrests, accuses woman of acting as Russian agent

Federal prosecutors in Washington revealed Monday that they have arrested a 29-year-old woman and accused her of acting as a covert agent inside the U.S. on behalf of a senior Kremlin official.

July 16, 2018

China launches additional WTO complaint on US tariffs

China lodged an additional complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday over proposed U.S. tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods.

July 15, 2018

Chinese students opt for ‘third semester’ as competition intensifies

Its summer vacation time in China. But for many children, it’s no holiday. China has two semesters in an academic year, but many are calling the summer break the “third semester”. Here’s why.

July 15, 2018

Trump seeks to lower expectations ahead of Putin summit in Helsinki

U.S. President Donald Trump is setting out to do what his predecessors couldn’t – improve relations between Moscow and Washington. Presidents Trump and Putin are set to hold private talks in Helsinki on Monday.

July 15, 2018

Leaders from China, EU to discuss trade & foreign policy at summit in Beijing

On Monday, top leaders meet in Beijing for the China-European Union Summit. But will this gathering give rise to new joint efforts to counter Washington’s protectionist trade policies?

July 15, 2018

Michelin Guide debuts in Guangzhou, awarding stars to eight restaurants

In China’s southern city of Guangzhou, eight restaurants were recently awarded a Michelin star by the famous restaurant guide. The move now puts a spotlight on the culinary culture of Guangzhou, also known as the epicenter of Cantonese cuisine.

July 15, 2018

African migrants at Catholic center in Spain tell of harrowing journeys

As the migrant crisis continues to raise debates in Europe, some migrants in southern Spain share stories of their harrowing journeys–all in the hope of seeking a better life.

July 15, 2018

France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2

The 19-year-old Mbappe became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, helping France beat Croatia 4-2 on Sunday.

July 15, 2018

Celebrating the fifteenth birthday of some special senoritas

In Latin America, a girl’s fifteenth birthday is considered a momentous occasion. The country’s National Police Department has been arranging “Sweet 15” birthday parties for girls who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

July 15, 2018

An Argentine knife maker whose blades are a work of art

Our “Urban Voice” is knife master and bladesmith Guillermo Mendoza.

July 15, 2018

A magical tree that grows in Colombia

It’s nicknamed “The Magic Tree” because its nutritious fruit has many uses and its sap possesses medicinal qualities.

July 15, 2018

Examining the identity of Chinese residents in the Dominican Republic

People of Chinese descent have been relocating to the DR in waves since the mid-1800’s. In the mid-2000’s the capital, Santo Domingo, officially launched the nation’s first “Chinatown.”

July 15, 2018

Honduras outlaws child marriage but it could be a cultural challenge

One of the countries with the highest rates of underage marriage has been Honduras. But in 2017 lawmakers passed a landmark ruling which raised the marital age from 16 to 18. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

July 15, 2018

A conversation with President of Panama Juan Carlos Varela

“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes had the opportunity to sit down with President Varela. They discussed Panama-China relations and Latin America’s current political and economic situation.

July 14, 2018

A look at the Trump-Putin relationship and its significance

President Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin is minimal, but it gets plenty of attention in the media. Despite the limited contact between the two, Trump often expresses his admiration for Putin and a desire for better relations with Moscow.

July 14, 2018

Mexico set to swear-in largest number of women lawmakers in its history

Mexico will swear-in the largest number of women lawmakers in its history in September.

July 14, 2018

Spain struggling to keep up with migrant arrivals

The UN says Spain has had about 18,000 migrant arrivals this year, far more than Italy or Greece. But the busy summer season has already exposed gaps in Spain’s migrant-reception infrastructure – as the country faces a very challenging year.

July 14, 2018

Israel exchanges intense fire with Hamas militants in Gaza

The Israeli military carried out its largest daytime airstrike campaign in Gaza since the 2014 war Saturday as Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel throughout the day, threatening to trigger an all-out war after weeks of growing tensions along the volatile border.

July 14, 2018

Recipe for Life: Shrimp and Grits

Chris Hill’s recipe for shrimp and grits pays homage to the traditional Southern classic, but you don’t have to be professional chef to master it.

July 14, 2018

Croatia fans look past numbers for a date with history

Based on their metrics, a World Cup final featuring France and Croatia might look like a mismatch. But that matters much less on the field.

July 13, 2018

New York hopes new ad in Mandarin will persuade Chinese men to put out their cigarettes

Chinese men in New York are the city’s heaviest cigarette smokers, and the number continues to rise. The city’s health department has launched a new campaign aimed to getting them to put out their cigarettes, and the centerpiece is a new anti-smoking ad in Mandarin.

July 13, 2018

World’s first babysitting app fought for a foothold in Mexican market

The app Sacal uses is called ‘KidSit.’ Launched two years ago, it provides personal babysitters across Mexico’s three largest cities.

July 13, 2018

High-level US delegation heads to Mexico City hoping to reset relations

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo led a high-level delegation to Mexico City for a series of meetings with Mexico’s President and president-elect, in hopes of a *reset* now that the country as picked a populist, leftist as it’s next leader.

July 13, 2018

World Cup craze in China boosts businesses

When it comes to football, Chinese fans love their players despite disappointing efforts over the years to qualify for the World Cup. China last played in the World Cup in 2002. Nevertheless, the passion rises every four years, and that translates into businesses opportunities.

July 13, 2018

Foreign companies face greater scrutiny when bidding for Canadian companies

In May, Canada struck down a more than one billion dollar offer from a Chinese firm, for construction company Aecon. The reason cited: national security.

July 13, 2018

China’s trash ban hits US

China, once the destination of most of the world’s garbage has cut down on waste imports. That is now forcing America to come to grips with its own rubbish.

July 13, 2018

Organization builds bridges through common language of football

In many ways, this football pitch in China is a world away from the World Cup. Children are still learning the finesse of football, far from the arena of elite players.

July 13, 2018

Washington charges Russians ahead of Putin-Trump summit

Just days before U.S. President Donald Trump meets one-on-one with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Washington accuses 12 Russian spies of hacking the election that landed him in the White House.

July 13, 2018

Diplomatic turbulence marks Trump’s two-day visit to England

It’s a weekend of golf for U-S President Donald Trump in Scotland after a whirlwind 48-hours in England.

July 13, 2018

The Heat: Trump visits the United Kingdom

U.S. President Trump goes to the United Kingdom. The longtime allies highlight their special relationship amidst wide-scale protests and political controversy for both leaders.

July 13, 2018

Massive protests greet Trump in UK

It wasn’t all trade talks and tea for U.S. President Donald Trump in Britain. He was greeted by tens of thousands of protesters. They marched through the streets across the nation, demonstrating against Trump’s working visit to Britain.

July 13, 2018

Liling Tan learns Russian to report on effectiveness of sports diplomacy

For part four of our web series on U.N. languages, Liling Tan learns Russian.

July 13, 2018

RIMPAC 2018: A look behind the scenes of the world’s largest naval exercise

This year’s Rim of the Pacific – or RIMPAC – exercise is underway. It’s the world’s largest naval exercise, held off the coast of Hawaii every other year. 26 nations and some 25,000 personnel are taking part. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

July 13, 2018

12 Russians indicted on charges they hacked Democrats in 2016 US election

Twelve Russian intelligence officers were indicted on charges they hacked into Democratic email accounts during the 2016 U.S. presidential election and released stolen information, the Justice Department said Friday.

July 13, 2018

Mr. James goes to Hollywood

Learn more about basketball great LeBron James.

July 13, 2018

US tariffs could have major impact on global manufacturing, consumers

As the Trump Administration’s tariffs bite down, more companies are going to feel the financial crunch. But in the end, they won’t be the biggest losers in a trade war because it may be the consumer who stands to be hit the hardest.

July 12, 2018

Engineers develop robots that are able to do dangerous jobs

Mines often have lots of debris and tight spaces. Tough terrain for people to move around in. There’s where robots have an advantage.

July 12, 2018

‘Gene map for depression’ sparks hopes of new generation of treatments

Published in April, the study involved over 200 scientists and genetic data from 135,000 people reportedly with depression and nearly 350,000 healthy people across several countries has vastly expanded our knowledge of the genetic factors that increase risk of depression.

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