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Cheetahs, baboons, and conservation: A Namibian adventure

China’s fast-track to renewable energy

China has long relied on coal-fired power plants that have suffocated the country. But here is how it’s changing that with a push towards renewable energy.

Why China ended its one-child policy

In 2015, the party reversed its longstanding one-child policy—one of many reforms enacted during Xi Jinping’s first five years as General Secretary. See why China ended its one-child policy.

Reporter’s Notebook: The Challenge of getting to the Northern California Fires

In one area, homes were burned to the ground…completely annihilated. But right next door, a home stood unscathed. CGTN’s May Lee shares personal observations while covering the massive wildfires in California in this Reporter’s Notebook.

“The Effect”: Love is a chemically splendored thing

When you look at your boy/girlfriend wife/husband who do you see? Do you see a person you love or someone you regret? Lucy Prebble’s “The Effect” goes inside your head to find out.
Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s loving review.

We ask Comic-Con fans what’s the strangest costume they’ve seen

CGTN’S Nick Harper interviewed participants at New York Comic-Con and asked what’s the strangest thing they’ve seen at Comic-Con.

Aerial view of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana.

Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles in peril from climate change

Over the decades, Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana has been shrinking due to coastal erosion. As Tropical Storm Nate approaches, people on this small spit of land may become the first climate refugees in the continental United States.

ESSAY/PHOTOS: After Maria, pests and disease create major hazard for Puerto Rico

A pest control expert in Puerto Rico recounts the first days after Hurricane Maria and the ongoing struggle to fight off hazards from mosquitos, dead animals, and other disease threats to health in the island nation.

Reporter’s Notebook: When the hurricane hits home

CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez has been covering the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Florida for the last few weeks. Here’s how she did it.

Catalonia region fights Spanish central gov’t for autonomy with referendum

The referendum expected to further strain the relationship between Catalonia and the country’s central government, which sees the vote as illegal.

Personal stories from the China-US Social and Cultural Dialogue

On Thursday, high ranking Chinese and American officials addressed a diverse audience at George Washington University, as part of the China-US Social and Cultural Dialogue.

Pepcom Holiday Spectacular previews latest tech for holiday season

Pepcom’s Holiday Spectacular has historically given the press an exciting sneak peek into electronic gadgets people will be talking about – and buying – during the holiday shopping season.

High and Low: Death and decay in postwar Japan

“High and Low” is one of the greatest films ever made: both a police procedural and a scathing portrait of postwar Japan. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of one of Akira Kurosawa’s lesser known master works.

Rohingya children at risk during Myanmar refugee crisis

As the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar continues to worsen, aid workers are struggling to protect those most vulnerable among them – unaccompanied children.

Skeleton Crew: An American dream transformed

The American dream is alive and well in Dominique Morisseau’s “Skeleton Crew”, but it’s not the version your parents grew up with. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

With this view, Cassini captured one of its last looks at Saturn and its main rings from a distance. The Saturn system has been Cassini's home for 13 years, but that journey is nearing its end.

PHOTOS: Cassini’s last views of Saturn

Following a remarkable journey of 20 years, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies above Saturn on Friday in a final blaze of cosmic glory. Here are some of the final images Cassini shared with Earth before its final descent.

Students enjoy the Greek Life in the US

At George Washington University in Washington, D.C., some students of Asian descent are bonding through sisterhood. The Sigma Psi Zeta sorority is made of Asian and Asian-American women.

PHOTOS: Florida, Caribbean recovers from Irma

As Irma moves further north on the inland U.S., the scope and scale of misery caused by the storm continues to grow.

CGTN's Nitza Soledad is literally tied down as she reports on Irma's 120+ mph winds in Miami, Fla.

Chasing Irma: Our reporters on social media

Social media reports on Hurricane Irma from CGTN correspondents Nitza Soledad, Sean Callebs, and Sara Salman.

PHOTOS: Irma leaves trail of wreckage in Florida and Caribbean

Though Hurricane Irma weakened to a tropical storm Monday, it has left of trail of flooding and destruction – especially in the Caribbean islands where at least 33 are reported killed because of the storm.

Reporter’s Notebook: Trying to get to Hurricane Irma

CGTN Correspondent Sean Callebs describes getting to Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma brings devastation to Antigua and Barbuda island nation

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Antigua and Barbuda has seen its infrastructure decimated and at least 60 percent of its people made homeless. Gaston Browne, prime minister of the small two-island nation, says it may take years to recover.

Will return of rhino horn trade to South Africa reduce deadly poaching?

After a lengthy court battle, South African millionaire John Hume launched the world’s first online auction of rhino horns last month. Hume argues the legal trade in rhino horns is the only way to save the creature from poachers.

Haitian resident gathers last minute suplies as Hurricane Irma approaches. (PHOTO: AP)

Residents brace themselves as Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean

As Hurricane Irma hit hard Wednesday morning, residents of the Caribbean Islands took extra measures to protect themselves.

Hurricane Irma provides amazing satellite images

As Hurricane Irma strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean she provided amazing images from space. Here is a compilation of some of the spectacular shots from satellites and the International Space Station.

One-month-old panda cub doing well at French zoo

To help celebrate the one-month birthday of a baby panda nicknamed Mini Yuan Zi, a French zoo released video.

During Harvey, Houston neighbors help one another find safety

With federal and local emergency services overwhelmed by Tropical Storm Harvey, there are countless stories in Houston of neighbors helping neighbors find safety.

Columbus: Architecture as panacea

Every once in a while, there are films that become masterworks of art. Kogonada’s “Columbus” is in that elite group. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

PHOTOS: Millions of Muslim worshipers travel to Mecca for Hajj

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca officially begins Aug. 30. Nearly 2 million Muslims have already arrived for Hajj, coming to worship in the city’s grand mosque.

PHOTOS: Storm ravaged Houston seeks refuge from Harvey

Flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey continue to rise in Houston, Texas, forcing residents to leave their homes to seek refuge in community shelters.

Texans rally to protect life and property during Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey continues to reek havoc on Texas and other southern states, citizens and emergency workers struggle to protect life and property.

PHOTOS: Hong Kong, Macao recover from deadly Typhoon Hato

Typhoon Hato paralyzed China’s coastal gaming and financial centers. After the powerful storm moved inward, at least 16 have been reported dead in the Macao Region, two missing and more than 150 injured.

Complete coverage of the ‘Great American Eclipse’

Watch our coverage as Americans from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans will be facing the heavens on Tuesday for a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.

The Big Sick: Funny yet painfully inadequate

The Big Sick was undeniably funny and heartbreaking. But its take on race and culture got in the way. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

Eclipse tales: EAT the Sun

Over the millennia, there’ve been countless ways humans have tried to explain the solar eclipse. One legend common to ancient cultures around the world is that of a predator chasing the Sun so to devour and extinguish its life-giving fire.

Study links brain injuries with American football

American football is a tradition deeply entrenched in the fabric of the nation’s culture. So, a recent study that revealed a strong correlation between those who play and long-term neurological conditions could have disastrous effects.

‘Atomic Blonde’: Charlize Theron goes nuclear

Atomic Blonde was the movie Wonder Woman should have been. Charlize Theron shows everyone who’s boss. Here’s the latest from our Culture Curmudgeon.

Latin hit song “Despacito” is the most streamed music track ever

The Latin smash hit song “Despacito” is taking the world by storm. Seven months after its release, it has become the most streamed track ever, bringing down cultural and language barriers and perhaps changing music at the same time.

Chinese President Xi celebrates military in speech focused on peace, future

China held a grand military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of its People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Over 12,000 soldiers and officers took part in the Army Day celebration. President Xi Jinping inspected the troops and delivered a keynote speech.

‘Chasing Coral’ dives deep into the tragic effects of climate change in our ocean

Coral reefs are a source of natural beauty that nurtures aquatic life worldwide. But effects of global warming are threatening the reefs – and those who depend on them. A team of filmmakers dove deep to reveal the extent of this threat to our world’s oceans.

Infographics: How Christopher Nolan balances box office with storytelling

Director Christopher Nolan is known for commercially successful films with inventive storytelling. With release of his latest film “Dunkirk,” we take a closer look at his box office record and the unique style that makes him stand out.

Dunkirk: Christopher Nolan’s film explores the complexities of war

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ is probably one of the greatest films about war ever made. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

a panda holding ice cubes for coolness in Chongqing Zoo

China’s zoos help cool down animals in hot weather

Animal keepers in zoos in east China are helping their dwellers to stay cool during hot summer days of a scorching heat wave.

Infographics: More football fans turning out for the Chinese Super League

Chinese Super League, the top tier football league in China, has become more popular than ever thanks to investment and influx of international players. But what are some other factors in the evolution of this young league?

“From India with Love” promotes peace, nonviolence in tense world

The “From India with Love” initiative takes delegations of Americans to India to learn firsthand the works of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi and instill peace into their lives. A documentary film takes a look at the first trip for six Americans.

Initial actions of U.S.-China 100-day plan for economic cooperation

In April, Presidents Xi and Trump met at Mar-a-Lago for an informal summit of China-U.S. issues. Out of that meeting, a 100 day action plan for economic cooperation was agreed upon. Here are some of the major objectives and proposed actions of that plan.

Iran sentences Chinese-American to 10 years for spying, detains president’s brother

Iran has imprisoned a Chinese-American man for ten years after accusing him of “infiltrating” the country and detained President Hassan Rouhani’s brother over allegations of financial misconduct, authorities said Sunday.

Paraguay – the path ahead

From politics to culture, many key parts of society in Paraguay are shifting. Some outcomes can be predicted, but others are very much in flux. To tell these stories, CGTN’s Paulo Cabral and cameraman Alexandre Rampazzo traveled to Paraguay.

Cuba’s revolutionary history draws tourists

Granma Province, where Fidel Castro set up his secret headquarters, played a key part in Fidel Castro’s revolution. Today it’s tourists who make the four kilometer hike to see the site for themselves and soak up the history.

PHOTOS: ‘Welcome to hell’: Anti-capitalist protesters disrupt G20 summit

German police clashed with violent protesters Thursday in Hamburg a day ahead of the G20 summit. The skirmishes came hours before the two-day gathering of the world’s top economic powers.

PHOTOS: Hong Kong 20 Years Later

Hong Kong celebrated the 20th anniversary of it’s handover from the United Kingdom to China. See how the island celebrated.

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