CGTN AmericaGeorge Floyd’s brother urges congress to answer call amid sharp divide
George Floyd’s younger brother took his grief to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday
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June 11, 2020
June 10, 2020
Reporter’s Diary: Covering the George Floyd protests
More than two weeks after George Floyd’s death, and subsequent protests around the country, correspondent Dan Williams reflects on what it was like to talk to people coping with the tragedy and report on the events happening.
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June 10, 2020
India reopens as COVID-19 infections reach new high
India is reopening after 2 1/2 months of lockdown brought by COVID-19.
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June 10, 2020
How is COVID-19 affecting animals?
Coronavirus affecting animals in a variety of ways
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June 10, 2020
Singapore converts exhibition center for recovering COVID-19 patients
he home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
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June 8, 2020
People behind the protest: Public art volunteer
See the people behind the #BLM protest in #DC, We talked to a volunteer who is helping others work on art projects.
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June 8, 2020
People behind the protest: Families
See the people behind the #blm protest in #DC, We talked to families who came to support the cause.
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June 8, 2020
COVID-19 delaying lifesaving treatment for non-COVID-19 patients
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is approaching 1.9 million, with the total death toll exceeding 108,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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June 7, 2020
Low-light policy secures the clearest night skies in the U.S.
This is one of the clearest urban night skies in the United States. It’s so clear, that most nights, you can see the Milky Way. These are the nights over Dripping Springs, Texas. A town which has enforced strict light pollution laws to keep the […]
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June 4, 2020
What police ‘dominating the streets’ looks like in D.C.
See what it was like for journalists covering Trump’s crackdown on protestors outside the White House.
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June 4, 2020
Police officers kneel as George Floyd’s body arrives at memorial
As a hearse carrying George Floyd arrives for his memorial service in Minneapolis, police officers on duty take a knee.
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June 4, 2020
Dr. Rishi Desai gives his take on unproven herbal cures for coronavirus
CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Dr. Rishi Desai, Chief Medical Officer, Osmosis.org about a herbal drink based on traditional African medicine, touted as a cure for coronavirus in Madagascar.
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June 4, 2020
Chinese students to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S.
The U.S. has for many years been the top destination for Chinese students seeking advanced degrees but there’s trouble on the horizon.
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June 4, 2020
Do antibodies give you immunity from COVID-19?
There’s a growing demand across the United States for COVID-19 antibody tests.
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June 3, 2020
U.S. rental car company Hertz declares bankruptcy
One of the biggest corporate casualties of the novel coronavirus pandemic is U.S. rental car company Hertz.
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June 3, 2020
Trump clears D.C. square with force, all for a photo opportunity
U.S. President Donald Trump displayed show of force by the U.S. National Guard and D.C. police on Monday at the White House, as thousands gathered outside in protest of police brutality and his administration for the fourth day.
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June 3, 2020
Crowds gather across the globe to support U.S. protestors
Countries all over the world join the U.S. in protesting over the death of George Floyd.
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June 2, 2020
Trump to ‘dominate’ U.S. streets against protestors, beginning in D.C.
Just minutes before Donald Trump took to the podium on Monday, police and National Guard descended on protestors with police on horseback, tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons. Many of the protestors, including children, fled the area. See how Trump is using the nation’s capital as a model for the country.
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June 2, 2020
See protesters donating water to police and thanking them
Watch this Black protester bring water to Pennsylvania State Police and thank them for their service.
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June 2, 2020
Police response to nationwide protests
Protests against U.S. police brutality against black Americans have swept the nation for a fifth day.
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June 2, 2020
The protests that have rocked the U.S.
It’s been one week since George Floyd died under the knee of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.
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May 20, 2020
Indigenous Brazilians fight COVID-19
COVID-19 is spreading throughout Brazil, including in the Amazon region. With limited access to food and healthcare, some native communities rely on traditional medicines to fight off COVID-19 symptoms.
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May 20, 2020
Protests over food shortages break out in Chile
Police and protesters clash amid a city wide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Residents of the El Bosque neighborhood of Santiago, Chile and police clashed during protests Monday. Protesters claim a lack of food and work amid a city-wide lockdown intended to curb […]
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May 20, 2020
Greece reopens Athens Acropolis after COVID-19 lockdown
Closed for 2 months due to COVID-19, Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens. A handful of lucky guests toured the most-visited Greek monument amidst new social distancing regulations. New regulations include built-in separation screens and social distancing markers. Face masks are mandatory for guides and […]
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May 20, 2020
Trump: Testing showing U.S. has most COVID-19 cases “Badge of Honor”
U.S. President Donald Trump said that testing revealing the high number of cases of COVID-19 is a “Badge of Honor.” Trump said the U.S. is leading all countries with over 1.5 million cases is because the country “does more tests than anybody.” The U.S. also […]
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May 19, 2020
Science ship has no place to dock amid COVID-19 pandemic
floating energy lab is facing trial by fire. COVID-19 lockdowns in the Caribbean mean there are few places to make port. In March, the catamaran Energy Observer left France on a planned 4-year voyage. They are testing if renewable energy can sustain the boat and […]
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May 19, 2020
4 Trump administration controversies from mid-May
The Trump administration has been continuously taking questions from the press regarding its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its disagreements with health experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, and recently Trump’s claims that former President Obama committed “the biggest political crime in American history, by far!”, […]
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May 19, 2020
Watch U.S. lawmaker rip into Republicans on Capitol Hill
United States Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan, gave an impassioned speech demanding Republicans provide more financial assistance to Americans struck by hardships due to COVID-19. The lawmaker from Ohio was arguing for a second round of stimulus. The House of Representatives passed the $3 trillion stimulus […]
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May 19, 2020
Fall reopening uncertain at many colleges and universities in U.S.
Many colleges and universities in the United States don’t know if they will allow students to return to campus in the fall. Due to the uncertainty, many students are choosing to defer next year. College enrollment is expected to drop 15% in the next academic […]
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May 19, 2020
China calls for world to work together to solve pandemic
The Director of China’s National Health Commission Ma Xiaowei on Monday called for all countries to work together to support the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against COVID-19. Ma made the remarks via video link at the 73rd session of the World Health […]
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May 14, 2020
What Americans think of Trump’s COVID-19 response
See what the latest polling says about what Americans think about Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States and what places they think should be reopened or remain closed.
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May 13, 2020
A circus group moves their show online in Colombia
The circus has had a sometimes bumpy ride through history, but has always managed to survive by evolving. Its latest challenge is the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns that do not allow for their grand spectacle. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports from Colombia about one circus group […]
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May 13, 2020
Shanghai Disneyland becomes first Disney Park to reopen
A special ceremony was staged Monday at Shanghai Disneyland to celebrate the theme park’s reopening after 107 days of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of continued concerns, the park is limiting its capacity to 30 percent. Tourists must book tickets online and […]
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May 6, 2020
Are people listening to podcasts during COVID-19?
With stay at home order and COVID-19 social distancing measures, you might think more people are listening to podcasts.
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May 6, 2020
COVID-19: Mexico’s rocket scientists develop respirators
Mexico’s National Space Agency has developed a LINX respirator, an accessible and portable breathing device.
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May 6, 2020
China gets one step closer to building a space station
The China Manned Space Engineering Office confirmed that the nation’s newly developed heavy lift launch vehicle, the Long March-5B was sent into space.
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May 6, 2020
What’s going on with U.S. meat?
Trump is not forcing meat plants to stay open
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May 5, 2020
U.S. millennials feel financial squeeze over college debt in COVID-19
Coronavirus restrictions are hitting the U.S. economy hard. For millennials burdened with college debt, it’s a scary time.
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May 5, 2020
Chinese economic expert: Financial recovery will take time
Even with people beginning to spend money and enjoying life again in China, experts say not to expect massive consumption to quickly reverse the economic damage.
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May 5, 2020
COVID-19 is far from being the only problem for Brazil’s Amazon
Community health care agents – a job performed mostly by women are on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in the Amazon.
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May 4, 2020
COVID-19 Threatening indigenous communities in Brazil
Six Brazilian Indians were killed by the coronavirus
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May 4, 2020
How journalists creatively use their homes to continue broadcasting the news
How reporters operate under quarantine
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May 4, 2020
China builds world’s highest 5G tower on Mount Qomolangma
China opened the world’s highest 5G tower on Mount Qomolangma.
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May 1, 2020
The Essential People: Fighting COVID-19 on Chicago’s South Side
COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on the resources of the country’s hospitals. That is especially true of Roseland Community Hospital, a small but vital safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side. CGTN was allowed exclusive access to the hospital that was already facing a funding […]
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May 1, 2020
This is how some U.S. states are reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple U.S. states are either reopening their economy or loosening restrictions and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some have yet to end their shelter-in-place mandate. Take a look at the states and businesses that are partially reopening.
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May 1, 2020
Nursing homes face unique challenge with COVID-19
See inside a continuing care home to learn how elderly are dealing with COVID-19
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May 1, 2020
This is how some U.S. states are reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple U.S. states are either reopening their economy or loosening restrictions and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some have yet to end their shelter-in-place mandate. Take a look at the states and businesses that are partially reopening.
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April 30, 2020
Peru food markets are hotspots for COVID-19
Peru’s COVID-19 lockdown is in its seventh week as the country grapples with the pandemic. One hot spot for coronavirus infections is turning out to be food markets especially in the country’s capital Lima.
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April 30, 2020
The Essential People: Fighting COVID-19 on Chicago’s South Side
COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on the resources of the country’s hospitals. That is especially true of Roseland Community Hospital, a small but vital safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side.
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April 30, 2020
U.S. medical students on the frontline
These medical students are stepping up to help hospitals test for COVID-19. The swab tests they’re performing at the Detroit health department are critical to an accurate diagnosis. “One, two, three, on one nostril. One, two, three, in the other,” Michael Moentmann explained before swabbing […]
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