Uruguay is a producer of high quality beef which is now in demand from the far side of the globe. As China’s appetite for gourmet beef rises, Uruguay itself is forced to import meat. Lucrecia Franco reports.
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Apple launches its long-awaited streaming service with big-name stars in its TV shows. Mark Niu reports.
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Beijing and Washington are sounding hopeful over a partial trade deal.
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ISIL names its new leader, after Al-Baghdadi was killed during a US raid. We will discuss what we can expect on the fight against extremism.
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Activists in the U.S. fight to rid an ultra-secure federal prison of procedures damaging to the mental health of inmates.
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What can digging up dinosaur fossils tell us about what life on Earth was like so many years ago? “The Evolution of Our Planet with Paul Sereno,” this week on Full Frame.
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Bong Joon-ho’s magnificent film “Parasite” is a mirror of our modern society- one that’s fracturing, twisted and ablaze. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
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In part two of our interview with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, we talked about the amazing finds within our solar system, and how space exploration may be the key to humanity’s future – and survival.
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This Halloween, it may not be the ghosts and ghouls which prove most frightening.
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On Oct. 27, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to the world that American forces had killed ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Just two days later, another declaration by Trump: this time claiming to have killed his likely successor.
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Lawmakers voted to set the rules for how they will run an inquiry that could put Trump on trial in the Senate.
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Emergency teams close monitoring of the situation and swift response on the ground has so far been effective in avoiding any casualties and preventing larger-scale devastation.
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Iran throws open the doors to the national stadium, allowing women to attend a football match for the first time in 40 years. A watershed moment or a “publicity stunt?”
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New York has had a record number of deaths this year and city leaders have just passed a new bill that will hopefully make its streets safer for cyclists.
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Mexicans are getting ready to celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead.’ It comes one day after Halloween and is an ancient Mesoamerican holiday that remembers friends and family who have died.
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Relatives of victims from the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes say apologies from the company’s CEO are too late.
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For now, though, there’s little evidence the volatility is foreshadowing an impending crisis the way a sudden tightening in the repo market did in 2007.
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The idea that everyone should be given a basic income to survive is gaining more attention – especially given one of the U.S. presidential candidates – Andrew Yang – is throwing his weight behind the cause.
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In a symbolic move, on Tuesday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially recognize the killings of Armenians during World War One as “genocide”.
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For two weeks, thousands of anti-government protesters have blocked major streets in Beirut and cities across Lebanon, paralyzing the country.
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It’s a thriving industry that has become nearly as big as the games themselves: Fantasy Sports. Topping that list of moneymakers is Fantasy Football, based on the American game.
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In part one of our interview with acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, we spoke about climate change, flat earthers, the BIG Bang, and the irony of denying science from a cell phone.
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Some believe stem cell therapy is a promising tool to treat and potentially cure a number of health conditions. But government agencies and the World Health Organization have issued warnings about the controversial treatment. Even so, some patients are willing to take the risk.
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The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on holding public hearings and is indicating they think they have enough evidence to recommend removing Trump from office.
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Another day of rolling blackouts and evacuations across California. Fierce wildfires continue to burn, fueled by strong, hot winds. And while crews are keeping pace containing flames in the northern and southern parts of the state.
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World-renowned astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, sits down with Anand Naidoo for a one-on-one interview.
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U.S. lawmakers have accused Boeing’s Chief Executive of overseeing a cover-up in safety flaws that led to two fatal crashes.
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In less than a week, China will hold its second import expo in Shanghai. World leaders are set to attend an opening ceremony. The expo this year features more exhibitors and a bigger exhibition park.
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Turkey says if the withdrawal is completed successfully and the offensive ends they will do their best to return people to their homes.
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What impact will the death of ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi have on the terror organization moving forward? Are they truly on the decline – or merely laying dormant. We are joined by Ruwan Al-Rejoleh, founder of geopolitical consultancy firm TawasolCom.
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Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that dates back centuries. In New York City, it’s seeing a revival among Jewish-American women, while drawing competitive players to national tournaments.
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Argentinians voted for a change of direction: Sunday, they elected Alberto Fernandez over the incumbent, conservative Mauricio Macri.
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U.S. Millennials are falling behind when it comes their net worth. Burdened by student debt and rising healthcare and living costs, while facing stagnant wages, many are finding it hard to get by, let alone save for a rainy day.
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As Mexico’s wine culture grows, it’s providing economic stability to a region positioning itself as North America’s next big wine country.
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It’s been a year since 11 people were shot dead at a U.S synagogue. And hate crimes fueled by far-right ideology are on the rise, according to a coalition set up to find solutions to stop these tragedies.
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Boris Johnson will launch his fourth attempt for an early general election tomorrow after losing yet another vote in parliament. The government failed to get the two thirds majority needed to force an election in December.
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Uruguay is heading to the second round of presidential elections in November. That’s after no candidate reached a 50% plus 1 majority in Sunday’s vote. It was one of the tightest races since the center-left Broad Party came into power more than a decade ago.
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Tourism is one of the sectors suffering the most in Hong Kong. To help ease the economic impact, the government has announced $12,000,000 in subsidies to travel agencies.
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The elusive commander of ISIL, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a raid by U.S. special forces in Syria.
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Turkey is warning Kurdish fighters in the border area with Syria to leave now or face consequences.
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Alberto Fernandez will be the next president of Argentina and former President Cristina Fernandez vice president. Fernandez will face soaring inflation and a currency crisis when he takes office in December.
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Elusive and destructive, the commander of the Islamic State who evaded capture for years is now dead.
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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed in a national address on Sunday morning that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a raid in northern Syria. CGTN’s Toby Muse has more. Trump said that al-Baghdadi’s death was a lesson to terrorists across the planet. […]
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Ongoing trade conflicts around the world are forcing businesses to adapt rapidly.
In Mexico’s shoe-making capital, footwear manufacturers are stepping up efforts to remain competitive.
His short films have become a hit on social media. And his goal is to take his project live and on the road across the country.
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In Uruguay the cannabis industry, from plantation to market, is growing and diversifying steadily.
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Temir Porras was chief of staff for Maduro’s government and a highly-ranked official in the Chavez administration.
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A group of environmentalists, from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has set out on a mission to save the vaquita. Franc Contreras travelled with them on the Sea of Cortez to report on this tangled tale.
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California has been battling two major wildfires at opposite ends of the state. The larger Kincade fire in the northern Sonoma County has already burnt over 10 thousand hectares, while the smaller Tick fire in the south has been threatening residential areas outside of Los Angeles county.
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The impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump rolls on Saturday with testimony from Phil Reeker, acting Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. Phil Reeker will testify as to whether he saw evidence of a quid pro quo, whether President Donald Trump demanded Ukraine investigate his […]
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