In the U.S., a broken immigration system has resulted in thousands of immigrants living in the country undocumented. But a new program is trying to alleviate that burden by facilitating a brief family reunion in the U.S..
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Chinese lanterns have a long history in China and are associated with festive times. As New Yorkers gear up for the holiday season, a Chinese lantern festival is lighting up the night sky.
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El Salvador, labeled as one of the most violent countries in Latin America, also has the highest rates of femicides in the region. With a third of its population living in extreme poverty, a high percentage of women do not have access to higher education
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A first hand look at traveling to Namibia to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.
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Exiled President Morales claims he was victim of an orchestrated coup, but his opponents say he violated the constitution and is inciting his supporters to violence. Bolivian journalist Raul Peñaranda joins us to explain the latest and where this unrest may lead.
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The world’s top carmakers are showcasing their new designs and technology at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The US is the world’s second largest car market, behind only China, making this show is one of the most influential in the industry. Our Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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The gloves came off once again among presidential candidates in Atlanta Wednesday night at the 5th Democratic debate.
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China has warned the U.S. it will take what it calls “strong countermeasures” after U.S. lawmakers passed a bill backing Hong Kong’s protesters. The bipartisan legislation puts President Trump in an awkward position. He’s expected to sign it, but doing so threatens a deal to […]
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In Washington – more testimony from witnesses in the public congressional impeachment hearings on U.S. President Trump. This time.. a house panel heard from Trump’s former top Russia adviser and a diplomat for Ukraine. Both expressed deep reservations about plans to try and dig up dirt on Trump’s political opponents in Ukraine. CGTN’s Nathan King is on Capitol Hill.
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Colombia’s largest demonstration in years calls for major economic changes and shows massive dissatisfaction with President Ivan Duque.
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November 21 is World Television Day. Since its invention in the 1920s, TV has come a long way in terms of technology and programming. A look at how it’s shaped the face of politics in the United States.
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Perhaps you’ve noticed: planes across the world have become more cramped and crowded in recent years. Now US regulators are trying to determine whether those packed planes are affecting passenger safety. One entrepreneur thinks he’s found a way to address passenger comfort. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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An explosive day in Washington at the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers are trying to figure out whether U.S. President Donald Trump broke any laws when he asked the president of Ukraine to investigate a political rival. This inquiry could lead to a formal impeachment, making Trump only the 3rd president in American history to be […]
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Anger erupts on the streets in cities across Iran, as demonstrators rally against soaring oil prices.
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Mexico is preparing to vote on its most ambitious railway project in decades. It would stretch nearly 1,500 kilometers and link towns and tourist attractions across six southern states. But opponents have plenty of concerns. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock explains. The Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, […]
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A look back at the key events in Bolivia’s political crisis and the fallout from the resignation of ousted president Evo Morales
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In 1979, student protesters overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, seizing the staff there as hostages. Ambassador John Limbert talks about being a hostage during the 1979 #IranRevolution, and his thoughts on U.S.-Iran diplomacy today.
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A new drug therapy could for the first time turn cystic fibrosis, which is an often fatal genetic disorder, into a manageable disease.
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Researchers in Florida are working on a novel treatment to help sea animals including turtles from the effects of Red Tide, or toxic algae bloom. The treatment uses the same approach that works on humans who’ve overdosed on cocaine.
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Chile has long been seen as the most stable country in South America. Its GDP per person is ranked as one of the highest in the entire continent. It tends to stands out as being distinctly staid compared to its neighbors.
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5G is coming, and as countries around the world ramp up preparations to make it happen, there’s big money to be made. In Brazil, an auction is expected to take place next year, for various companies to place bids on the frequency space. Chinese telecom […]
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The most famous resident of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has bid farewell to the U.S. capital. Bei Bei is heading to China. The giant panda is now four years old.
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Bolivia remains in political limbo, after Evo Morales resigned as president and accepted asylum in Mexico following a disputed election. What can we expect for the future of Bolivia?
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China says the U.S. continues to discriminate against its companies despite Washington cutting telecoms firm Huawei a little more slack.
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Bei Bei, the male giant panda born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C., is on his way home to China from the U.S.
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It’s been called a ‘sober revolution.’Younger people are paying more attention to their health, and consuming much less alcohol. Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are driving this trend and disrupting a powerful industry, the alcoholic beverage market.
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One top national security aide who listened to President Donald Trump’s July call with Ukraine’s president called it “improper.” Another said it was “unusual.” The two testified Tuesday at House impeachment hearings as the inquiry reached deeper into the White House.
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U.N. marks World Toilet Day to focus attention on hundreds of thousands who die each year, in part, because of poor sanitation.
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The majority of corn and soy grown in the U.S. is genetically modified. The science has reached a range of food products, including salmon. The genetically-modified fish is set to debut in American restaurants and markets next year.
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Tech continues to thrive. The sector’s stocks are booming off the promise of technology that collects data and interprets it, using artificial intelligence. But is it developing too quickly? Sometimes the best way to shine a light on a subject, is through art. Mark Niu takes us to The Glass Room in San Francisco.
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China and fourteen other countries forge ahead toward what could be the world’s largest trade deal.
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The second week of public hearings into the impeachment investigation of U.S. President Donald Trump gets underway Tuesday. Eight more witnesses will testify,
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Correspondent Stephen Gibbs reports on how a variety of factors are contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
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“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes met with Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Trade Marcos Troyjo to ask him about Brazil’s exports and how being part of BRICS is contributing to the country’s economy.
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Last week’s open impeachment hearings investigating President Trump was the first chance for American’s to evaluate the integrity of – not only the witnesses – but those charged with questioning them. We speak to Elie Mystal of the Above the Law website about key moments – and what to expect in the coming days.
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Cuba’s capital is celebrating 500-years since its founding.
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The popularity of the short-form video app Tik-Tok has exploded recently. But now it’s owner has become the subject of a U-S national security investigation. Chinese firm ByteDance bought the app ‘Musical.ly’ in 2017, eventually turning it into the teenage sensation known as TikTok.
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The leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa (BRICS) convened in Brasilia, for the 2019 BRICS Summit. “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes is on location in Brazil.
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Brazil’s currency exchange rates and lower taxes have triggered a very successful luxury market. “Americas Now” Anchor Elaine Reyes went window shopping on some chic streets to check out Brazil’s luxury lifestyle.
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Cubans who want to join relatives in the U.S. get caught up in the U.S. crackdown on immigration.
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Havana is marking the 500th anniversary of its founding, with celebrations in the streets of the capital city.
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In Washington, the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump moves forward. A White House budget official has appeared for a closed-door deposition. He offered testimony on whether Trump might have abused his powers by asking Ukraine to investigate a political rival. CGTN’s Toby Muse tells […]
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Venice is bracing for another water surge on Sunday. St. Mark’s Square has been re-opened to the public, but for some local businesses, the damage has already been done. CGTN’S Danielle Robertson reports from Venice. St. Mark’s Square has been re-opened to the public, and […]
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How will the 400 million Chinese millennials change China and impact the world? “Young China with Zak Dychtwald,” this week on Full Frame.
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In 1985, Colombians suffered what is considered the fourth-deadliest volcanic disaster in world history.
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The witness Friday the former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. During her testimony, Trump went on twitter criticizing the diplomat.
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Rapid advances are happening in artificial intelligence, computer vision and big data. One event in Silicon Valley is showcasing how those technologies are converging to transform our work and daily lives. Mark Niu has more on the Internet of Things Tech Expo.
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UNICEF hopes that its partnership with the GIGA Initiative will help students forced to flee war torn areas.
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Havana is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year. Residents of the Cuban capital tell CGTN’s Luis Chirino about its history… and how the city is continuing to grow.
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