CGTN AmericaThe Heat: Xi Jinping’s New Year address
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his New Year’s message and outlined Beijing goals for 2020. We will take a look at that and what it means for China and the world.
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December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
Australia starts New Year with deadly fires
The mayor of Sydney defended his decision to press ahead with the Australian city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations even as deadly wildfires burned nearby.
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December 31, 2019
Trump to sign ‘Phase One’ China trade deal
President Donald Trump has tweeted he will sign a “comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal with China on January 15.”
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December 31, 2019
This is the scene of militiamen breaking into the US Embassy in Baghdad
The assault on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad reflects the tangled diplomatic ties in Iraq. Iraq has struggled to balance its relationships with the U.S. and Iran, but embassy incursion “signaled a sharp deterioration of U.S.-Iraq relations, the AP reported.
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December 31, 2019
UN appeals for aid as the number of people in need grows
The U.N. says the number of people in need of help reached record highs in 2019.
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December 31, 2019
Two U.S. towns endure in the heart of Brazil’s jungle
The Ford car company was booming in the 1920’s. As the company grew, so did the need for latex to make rubber tires. Henry Ford’s solution was to build two American towns in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon jungle. The project hit snags… but the towns are still standing.
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December 30, 2019
From Beijing to Zhangjiakou: China’s newest high-speed train line
From Beijing to Zhangjiakou in less than an hour, take a look at China’s newest high-speed railway, which officially opened Monday, Dec. 30.
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December 30, 2019
Sudan court sentences 29 intelligence agents to death in teacher killing
A Sudanese court sentenced 29 members of the national intelligence service to death for the killing of Ahmed al-Khair, a teacher placed in detention during anti-government protests earlier this year
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December 30, 2019
US representative and civil rights leader diagnosed with cancer
U.S. representative and civil rights leader John Lewis will be undergoing treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer.
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December 30, 2019
Samoa lifts measles state of emergency
After six weeks, Samoa ended emergency measures to contain a deadly outbreak of measles.
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December 30, 2019
The biggest natural disasters of 2019
Some of the biggest stories we covered this year were about natural disasters. Forest fires scorched the Earth. Storms raged.
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December 26, 2019
Climate change: How bad is bad?
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If all nations immediately ceased carbon emissions, would it make a difference to stop climate change? We speak to journalist and author David Wallace-Wells about his latest book that ponders a bleak future of our own creation.
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December 24, 2019
How children of Venezuelan refugees became stateless
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Colombia is home to an estimated 1.3 million Venezuelan refugees, including young mothers and children. Because of their status, thousands of these children have no nationality. CGTN’s Michelle Begue joins us to discuss the legal limbo facing these families.
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December 23, 2019
The Heat: Populist Nationalism
From US President Donald Trump to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, these right-wing populist leaders share similar views on economic protectionism and climate skepticism. We’ll discuss the rise of populist nationalism across the globe.
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December 23, 2019
Learning sign language at the UN
CGTN’s Liling Tan tackles learning sign language in her final installment of her U.N. language series.
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December 20, 2019
Macao 20th Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrates the 20th anniversary of the return of Macao to Chinese rule.
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December 20, 2019
The Heat: US President Trump Impeached
By a vote of 229 to 198, members of the US House of Representatives have impeached U.S. President Donald Trump.
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December 19, 2019
Did the Afghanistan Papers reveal anything new?
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In a bombshell revelation, government documents show U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan. To discuss the Afghanistan Papers and broader implications for America’s longest war, we were joined by Dr. Ahmad Wais Wardak.
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December 18, 2019
The Heat: Afghanistan papers
A bombshell revelation. Government documents show US officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan
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December 17, 2019
The Heat: US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Trade negotiators from the United States, Mexico, and Canada sign off on replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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December 17, 2019
What’s fueling Lebanon’s violent unrest?
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In Beirut, dozens were injured after anti-government demonstrators and riot police clashed over the weekend. To better understand the cause of Lebanon’s latest unrest, we were joined by Habib Battah – an investigative journalist based out of Beirut.
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December 16, 2019
The Heat: UK Election
After Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party’s big victory in the United Kingdom’s general election, what does it mean for Brexit and Britain?
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December 15, 2019
The Future of Travel
Tourism expert Ian Yeoman discusses how technology is changing the Future of Travel as part of our series: The Future of X.
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December 15, 2019
The Future of Shopping
Commerce expert Blake Morgan discusses how technology is changing the Future of Shopping as part of our series: The Future of X.
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December 15, 2019
The Future of Food
Food and Climate Change Expert, Amanda Griscom Little dives in, discussing why now, what’s next, and more on The Future of Food as part of our series: The Future of X.
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December 15, 2019
Skyrocketing Insulin prices push people to ration life-saving drug
Seven and a half million people in the United States suffer from type 1 diabetes and depend on insulin to survive. But in the last five years, the cost of the life-saving drug in the U.S. has doubled reaching prices up to $300 a vial.
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December 15, 2019
Sargazo algae attacks Mexico’s pristine beaches
A seaweed invasion is threatening Mexico’s pristine beaches and coral reefs. And tourism is taking a hit, as inhabitants and authorities look for innovative solutions to fight the ubiquitous algae.
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December 15, 2019
“Champion of Earth” Costa Rica leads the “green” agenda
Costa Rica was named “Champion of the Earth” by the United Nations for fighting climate change. President Carlos Alvarado explains what is next on the country’s green agenda.
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December 15, 2019
A Colombian family’s long ride on the Pan-American Highway
It’s a highway that connects Alaska with Tierra del Fuego, in the Southern Cone. “Americas Now” follows a family on a two year-long road trip along the longest road in the world.
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December 13, 2019
The Heat: China-US Trade Deal
China and the United States agree on the first phase of a trade deal.
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December 12, 2019
The Heat: Climate crisis
A race against the clock to save the planet. Delegates from nearly 200 countries discuss ways to tackle climate change. But will the rhetoric result in any real action?
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December 12, 2019
India’s rape problem
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An interview with Bollywood actress Richa Chadha about India’s ongoing rape crisis. She speaks on the danger and frustration faced by India’s women – as they struggle to be heard by law enforcement, the government, and the culture as a whole.
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December 11, 2019
The Heat: Xinjiang – The fight against extremism
China condemns action taken by US lawmakers over the treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang and accuses Washington of violating international law.
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December 11, 2019
Up close and personal with one of Mexico’s most surprising stars – Yalitza Aparicio
Yalitza Aparicio made headlines for her leading role in Alfonso Cuaron’s celebrated film “Roma.” And she very nearly won an Oscar for her acting debut.
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December 10, 2019
The Heat: Ukraine peace talks
This week the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met for peace talks in Paris
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December 10, 2019
Hong Kong lawmaker on how riots affect the city
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CGTN’s Nathan King speaks to Regina Ip, member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, about the destabilizing effect riots have on the city, lessons learned by police – and how actions by the U.S. Congress may have a negative impact on the cause it claims to support.
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December 9, 2019
Statelessness in Colombia has left thousands of children without a nationality
Venezuelans relocate to Colombia according to the country’s Migration Director. Among those migrating are pregnant women.
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December 9, 2019
The Heat: India Rape Crisis
Anger and frustration in India over attacks on women.
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December 8, 2019
A conversation with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria
Angel Gurria is the head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD. Elaine Reyes sat down with him to ask about global economy and the possibility of a global recession.
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December 6, 2019
The Heat: US politics -impeachment and presidential race
A day earlier, four constitutional lawyers testified to the House Judiciary Committee. Three of them said they had no doubt the president committed impeachable offenses, one legal expert disagreed.
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December 6, 2019
Why are the Amazon’s indigenous being killed?
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Many of the Amazon’s indigenous people are being attacked and killed as they try to protect their homes from illegal ranchers and other land grabs. Andrew Miller, Advocacy Director for Amazon Watch, joins us to discuss the current plight of Amazon’s indigenous.
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December 5, 2019
The Heat: Blockchain
China is promoting the development of Blockchain. We will take a look at what the technology can bring to the world.
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December 4, 2019
The Heat: NATO Summit at 70
Leaders from its 29 member states gathered in London this week to discuss major issues confronting the group including security and the fight against terrorism.
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December 3, 2019
Beijing supporters criticize US over Hong Kong Human Rights Bill
Pro-Beijing supporters in Hong Kong are criticizing the United States. Dozens rallied outside the U.S. consulate.
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December 3, 2019
US Congress releases report on Trump impeachment inquiry
The U-S Congress is one step closer to impeaching President Trump. The House Intelligence Committee released a report saying evidence of misconduct by Trump is “overwhelming.”
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December 3, 2019
Chinese-Canadian consortium wins $4B Bogota metro deal
After 70 years of failed attempts, Bogota will finally have a subway and a Chinese railway construction consortium will build it.
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December 3, 2019
Heightened tensions kick off NATO Summit in London
In London, tensions have erupted at a NATO Summit. The event was designed to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary. But it kicked off with clashes among some of the leaders.
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December 3, 2019
The Heat: New Arab Spring?
Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring, a new wave of protests is underway in the Middle East and North Africa.
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December 2, 2019
Cyber Monday 2019 expected to break records
Cyber Monday 2019 become the biggest online sales day ever in the United States. E-commerce companies like Amazon are trying to keep pace.
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December 2, 2019
Trump threatens steel, aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to widen the global trade war with steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina, to protect American farmers from what he says is damage from currency devaluations.
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