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U.S. Midterm Elections see rise in independent voters

June 16, 2020

Horse wrestling in Spain

A tradition dating back 400 years has people in Spain searching for wild horses in order to shear their manes. See what this complex festival has going on.

June 16, 2020

Ancient city of Qingzhou reopens to tourists

See what the ancient Chinese city of Qingzhou looks like as it accepts tourists after being closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

December 31, 2018

Photo gallery: New Year’s celebrations around the world

Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world’s most basic institutions, including politics, trade, alliances and religion. Fireworks, concerts, spiritual services and political addresses abounded to mark the transition.

December 17, 2018

Photo Gallery: 40 years across China

As China remembers the past 40 years of its reform and opening up, here’s a look at what China looked like from the 1970s-1990s. Click any image to view photo in full screen and read the caption.

November 9, 2018

PHOTOS: Thousands evacuate as California ‘Camp Fire’ rages

Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies and pets as they abandoned vehicles ahead of the flames that forced the evacuation of an entire town and destroyed hundreds of structures.

Mt. Qomolangma (Everest) Photo/Chris Bach

October 16, 2018

On the road through Lhasa to Kathmandu to Paro

Two weeks and over 700 miles through southern Asia provided amazing sights and adventure for CGTN Video Editor Chris Bach. Here is a first-person account of the wonders he experienced.

September 21, 2018

Historic Phoenix Bakery in Los Angeles famous for its mooncake

It’s mid-autumn festival season, which means Phoenix Bakery in LA’s Chinatown is pounding out mooncakes by the hundreds all by hand.

July 4, 2018

Photos: Nation’s capital celebrates Independence Day 2018

View the sights and sounds of this year’s July 4th Independence Day celebration in Washington D.C.

May 31, 2018

Enter “Manhattanhenge”

A unique natural phenomenon takes place in an even more unique city: in New York City, Manhattanhenge refers to the alignment of the sunset (Summer) or sunrise (Winter) with the Manhattan street grid.

April 14, 2018

Photos: US, UK and France launch attack on Syrian chemical weapons

Photo gallery of the joint attack by the U.S., U.K. and France on Syrian chemical weapons facilities.

Super Blue Blood Moon, Golden Gate Bridge

January 31, 2018

Super Blue Blood Moon seen across the world

Different parts of the world caught a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse, and see the so-called ‘super blue blood moon’ on January 31, 2018. The moon appears to look extra large as a result of three unusual events happening: a blue moon, a super moon, and a total eclipse.

December 20, 2017

Survivor Roberto Canessa relives 1972 plane crash in the Andes

On December 21, 1972, two members of a rugby team from Uruguay – who had been walking through the snow-capped Andes mountains in search of civilization – encountered a shepherd. Forty-five years later, survivor Roberto Canessa remembers their agonizing ordeal for “Americas Now.”

November 27, 2017

Photos: Indonesia Volcano erupts

View photos of the eruption of Mount Agung in Indonesia.

July 30, 2017

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.

July 1, 2017

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.

February 22, 2017

As camp closes, Dakota Pipeline protesters pray, set fires

The last people remaining at a Dakota Access pipeline protest camp prayed and set fire to a handful of wooden structures on Wednesday, hours ahead of a deadline set by the Army Corps of Engineers to close the camp.

February 19, 2017

Rio Olympic venues look drastically different just six months later

Brazil spent more than $4 billion to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Now, just six months later, look at what has become of the Olympic venues.

October 18, 2016

Desert Trip: Three days of Oldchella amazed the world

The Desert Trip festival just ended its second epic concert, leaving the crowd totally amazed by the Oldchella. CCTV’s May Lee was there and shares her experience.

August 22, 2016

 Samba, reflections and pride in final Rio Olympics party

Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief.

August 12, 2016

PHOTOS: Fidel Castro at 90

For his 90th birthday, a collection of photos depicting the life and times of Fidel Castro throughout the years.

August 8, 2016

PHOTOS: Rio Olympic Games – Day 3

Highlights from Day three of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

July 25, 2016

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 1

A day beginning with controversy and protest ends with Michelle Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders knocking it out of park for Hillary. Images from the first day of the DNC in Philadelphia.

July 22, 2016

Republican National Convention: Wrap-up PHOTOS

Highlights from the 2016 RNC

July 22, 2016

PHOTOS: Terror shooting at Munich shopping mall

Images from the terror shooting at the Olympia Einkaufszentrum mall in Munich, Germany.

Comic-Con 2016 helps boosts San Diego economy

July 21, 2016

Comic-Con 2016 helps boost San Diego economy

Comic-Con has become about more than just comics. It is really a celebration of pop culture, which brings in a near $200 million windfall to the city of San Diego, California.

July 20, 2016

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Three

Colliding protests, a helicopter, burning flags, convention kitsch, and Ted Cruz still refuses to endorse Trump. Images from inside the hall and out on the street during the 2016 RNC in Cleveland.

July 19, 2016

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Two

Heated demonstrations and a final roll call makes Donald J. Trump the official Republican nominee for President. Images and video from inside the hall and out on day two of the 2016 Republican National Convention.

July 18, 2016

PHOTOS: Republican National Convention – Day One

Images from inside the hall and out on the street during day one of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mourning the victims in Nice truck attack

July 15, 2016

Photos: Truck attack in Nice, France

The images and videos of the violent truck attack in the French Rivera have shocked the world. In a matter of minutes, the attacker drove through crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 84 people. (Warning some of these images are graphic)

July 7, 2016

PHOTOS: Eid al-Fitr festival

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. It is a three-day festival, which begins after the sighting of a new crescent moon. It marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan during which devout Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to […]

July 3, 2016

PHOTOS: Terror attacks devastate Baghdad

Images from the devastating terror attacks at a bustling Baghdad commercial street.

July 1, 2016

China marks 95th anniversary of founding of CPC

A grand gathering celebrating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2016.

People leave the Istanbul airport after attacks

July 1, 2016

This week in photos – June 31, 2016

Photographs of the biggest news stories from June 25 to 31, 2016.

June 29, 2016

PHOTOS: Istanbul airport bombing

Photos from the aftermath of the June 28, 2016 suicide bombing at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport.

June 10, 2016

Photos: Remembering Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown of Louisville — past the little pink house where he grew up and the museum that bears his name — as thousands of mourners along the route pumped their fists and chanted, “Ali! Ali!” for the former heavyweight champion of the world known simply as The Greatest.

June 3, 2016

Photos: France’s Seine River at its highest since 1982

The country’s Seine River kept rising Friday to its highest levels in nearly 35 years, spilling into Paris’ streets and forcing the city’s landmarks to shut down.

April 19, 2016

PHOTOS: Ecuador Earthquake

Photos from the aftermath of the Ecuadorian earthquake that took place April 16, 2016.

March 22, 2016

Photos: Terror attack in Brussels

Some images from the attack in Brussels and the all too familiar aftermath of grief and solidarity.

March 1, 2016

Photos: Super Tuesday, busiest day of the 2016 primary campaign

It’s the busiest day of the 2016 primary campaign, with a quarter of Americans having their say.

January 24, 2016

After blizzard, snowed-in US East Coast begins to dig out

Millions of Americans began digging out Sunday from a mammoth blizzard that set a new single-day snowfall record in Washington and New York City. The hurricane-force winds and whiteout conditions gave way to blinding sunshine and temperatures slightly above freezing, promising a gentle thawing-out.

January 23, 2016

Scenes from first blizzard of 2016

View some scenes of the world of white as the East Coast of the United States continues to face a blizzard with hurricane-force winds.

October 22, 2015

Photos: The second day of Xi’s visit to UK

Day two of President Xi’s UK visit.

October 1, 2015

Photos: How do people celebrate Chinese National Day?

As China embraces the National Day holiday, the country’s birthday on Oct. 1st, 2015, let’s take a look at what Chinese people are doing in celebration of the 66th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

September 9, 2015

Photos: Top 10 places to visit in Tibet

A sacred and holy reflection of the world, a dream place for pilgrims around the world. Here are the top 10 places you should not miss in Tibet.

August 28, 2015

Photo Gallery: Images of the week

From the stock market crisis in China to the on-air shooting in Virginia. Here are the top news images of the week.

August 12, 2015

Photos: World Elephant Day

People around the world honor World Elephant Day today. There are about 500,000 elephants remaining and the population is at constant threat from poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. View a gallery of the cutest Elephantidae Proboscidea here:

August 12, 2015

Photos: 2015 Perseid Meteor showers

A nearly new moon means it’s a great night to watch the Perseid Meteor showers tonight – midnight to 3 a.m. eastern. The showers are pieces of the comet Swift-Tuttle that passes the sun every 133 years. The stars appear to “shoot” because they burn […]

August 12, 2015

World Elephant Day raises awareness of threats to pachyderms

There are only 500,000 elephants remaining in the world and the population is at constant threat from poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. To raise awareness of their plight, people around the world honor them on August 12, 2015, World Elephant Day. Significant elephant populations […]

July 20, 2015

Photos: US farmers struggle in wettest summer in decades

Farmers in Illinois are struggling to raise crops after summer drenchings of their land.

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