A new poll shows approval ratings at an all-time low for Chile’s president Michelle Bachelet. Bachelet and her government face a number of challenges, among them is education reform. This, as Chilean student protests have gathered steam in recent years and a teacher strike there […]
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No conflict is producing more refugees than the war in Syria. Many are fleeing not just to neighboring countries like Turkey but also faraway places. In Brazil, for example, the government says the number of refugees seeking asylum is soaring. From just over 1,000 applications […]
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Nearly one year after violent protests and riots in the U.S. city of Ferguson, the city’s mayor tells CCTV America’s Asieh Namdar that mistakes were made in the police response.
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Greece’s default on International Monetary Fund (IMF) payments has sent ripples through world financial markets. But nearly all countries carry debt – the international economy runs on debt.
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A strong relationship at times strained. The United States and Brazil have been trying to mend ties, ever since it was revealed that the U-S was spying on President Dilma Rousseff. A new chapter has started as Rousseff met President Barack Obama here in Washington. […]
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A report from the bank HSBC has found that China is now the third most popular destination for expats.
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With increasing supply of drugs comes widespread abuse. The situation in Myanmar and Afghanistan is sparking an expected rise in illicit drug in China in the next few years. In Yunnan Province bordering Myanmar, the amount of drugs confiscated has spiked five-fold over 2014.
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Sugar farmers in India say they’re struggling to get by with global prices falling and sugar mills choosing to hang on to their reserves rather than sell them for cheap. Now, India’s government is coming to their aid with a plan to provide sugar mills […]
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A cleaner, greener world may not only be good for the environment. There are also incredible benefits to public health and economic development, according to a new report from the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change.
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As studies show, kids these days are spending more time in front of a screen than ever before. Smartphones, iPads and computers have obvious benefits. Spending too much time on electronic devices can have a downside on young, developing minds.
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Despite concerns in the Republic of Korea, the World Health Organization says progress is being made with controlling the MERS outbreak there. The agency spoke with the media Wednesday in Geneva.
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China and Canada have a long history of cooperation in science, trade, and agriculture. The Deputy Minister of Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food, Andrea Lyon, along with 67 delegates from government and industrial sectors are in China’s southwest city of Chongqing seeking agricultural cooperation.
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Is the food you eat safe? No matter where you are in the world, experts say that unless you grow the food yourself, you are at the mercy of the supplier. That means the facility that grew it, made it or sold it. Back to […]
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It’s been three years since the disease first emerged in Saudi Arabia. Now it’s surfaced miles away in South Korea where it’s now killed 13 people.
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China is dealing with an aging population and it is projected to skyrocket by the year 2050. The government is responding by reforming the country’s pension system.
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The situations in Iraq and Syria may be heightening tensions in the region. But there are other serious issues as well — like the ongoing fighting between government and rebel forces in Yemen.
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Despite the escalating “political” tension, relations remain strong between the residents of both countries. That’s especially true when it comes to tourism. Americans recognize that when Chinese travelers come to the U.S., they outspend other international visitors by nearly double.
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Women’s football is growing at a rapid pace. For more insight into the future of the game, CCTV-America is joined by Mark Gray. He’s a sports analyst with broadcast experience in play-by-play, color analysis and sideline reporting.
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In 80 cities across Argentina including Buenos Aires residents turned out by the thousands carrying signs with the slogan: Not One Woman Less.
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Colombia’s capital city is working to help some of its most forgotten citizens with a vocational program for the homeless of Bogota.
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79-year-old Sepp Blatter may outwitted his opposition and his critics to win a fifth term as FIFA’s President. But at what cost?
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China has taken part in over 24 U.N. peace-keeping missions, including nine currently. More than 30,000 Chinese peacekeepers have served over the course of the last two-and-a-half decades, and 15 have died during the missions.
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Growing concern over ISIL’s efforts to recruit young girls and women from around the world. Promises of a welcoming community and an Islamic utopia are just part of their the group’s pitch.
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Since 2006, the number of bees dying in the North America and Europe has nearly tripled from something scientists call “colony collapse disorder.” The surge in colony losses even prompted the U-S government to create a “Pollinator Health Task Force” to help save the honeybee.
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For some military veterans, the war doesn’t end after they leave the battlefield. In fact, it can be worse if they suffer from a condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Families, especially children dealing with a loved one with PTSD, can have all kinds […]
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A step forward in re-stablishing diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba. Negotiators are holding another round of talks in Washington. CCTV’s Sean Callebs has more on those discussions.
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The results of a 2012 global test of 15-year-old students in 65 countries and economies in reading, math, and science show that the top five scoring countries were all in Asia.
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Rapid urbanization and modernization have taken their toll on wetlands around the world including China. CCTV’s Han Bin filed this report from Beijing.
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It was five months ago – when the leaders of the United States and Cuba announced a new effort to restore diplomatic relations. That meant re-opening embassies for the first time in more than half-a-century. But, in the time that’s passed, critics say not much has actually […]
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Here in the United States, abuse of prescription painkillers has been called a “silent epidemic.” Millions of Americans abuse these drugs each year and an average of 46 Americans die each day of painkiller overdoses. It’s a trend that is appearing in other parts of the […]
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A new United Nations report shows that every year natural disasters cost India more than any other country on the planet. Some experts say that’s because the country is not spending enough on things like early-warning systems.
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The new coalition will be 61 members strong, meaning there were no positions to spare in the country’s parliament or Knesset. Political observers said that means some compromises were made potentially, with impacts on Israel’s foreign policy.
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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced the end of World War II in Europe 70 years ago. Veterans, royalty and political foes marked the occasion with a memorial service in London.
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The death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray has sparked several weeks of protests and demonstrations in the U.S. city of Baltimore, but Gray’s death is not the only reason for the unrest.
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About a-third of those covered by the ban live in the state of Florida. That’s where they’re fighting to reclaim their right to vote.
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The Egyptian pyramids have lasted because the critical, central parts are made of granite. And when it came time to build the closest source of granite was nearly one thousand kilometers away. But thanks to the Nile moving those hard, heavy rocks was possible. CCTV’s […]
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Experts in the United Kingdom believe the black and minority ethnic vote could decide who wins or loses on May 7th.
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Over the course of the Vietnam war the U.S. dropped more explosives than were deployed during the entire Second World War. Of those explosives, about 10 percent failed to detonate. Much of the explosive devices remain buried in Vietnam’s countryside.
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Israeli-Palestinian relations have been in a downward spiral for months. During this time, hundreds of millions of dollars owed to the Palestinian Authority have been held. Palestine joined the International Criminal Court as a pretext to suing Israel for war crimes. Israel’s prime minister effectively derailed potential […]
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Nine million Americans fought in Vietnam, and 75 percent of them are still alive today. Many remember quite clearly what they witnessed.
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China’s health authority has banned the practice of allowing doctors to use some online and digital technologies to treat patients.
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U.S. demand for organic food has increased, faster than farmers can grow their products. Farmers are doing all they can to satisfy flourishing organic appetites, but it’s coming at a price that’s stretching farmland and finances. CCTV America’s Ginger Vaughn reported this story from Houston.
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A 25 year old man arrested in the US city of Baltimore. Witnesses watched as police officers dragged him into the back of a police wagon. All the while he screamed, in apparent pain. Demonstrators say allegations of police brutality are not new in Baltimore or the United […]
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A couple of months ago, we reported on efforts to expand sharia law in Malaysia. Now, an Islamic group based in the US state of Texas is beginning to offer faith-based mediation to Muslims in the surrounding community. They are now facing backlash from critics who say […]
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The Governor of Iran’s Central Bank says he is not planning on any relief from international sanctions in the year ahead.
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The United Nations says there are more than 25,000 people around the world who’ve joined terrorist networks. The ‘foreign fighter threat’ is exposing critical gaps in information sharing between different countries. The International Police Criminal Organization INTERPOL is trying to help.
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In a sign of the changing demographics of the United States, nearly half of all children in the city of Boston now have at least one foreign-born parent. Immigration figures across the country have jumped in recent years. And that means US national and local […]
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The Indian government recently cut its health budget by about 10 percent. A cut which is likely to have a further impact on the country’s poor who still struggle with getting access to basic healthcare. India’s healthcare budget has remained stagnant for last 10 years […]
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Experts say this destruction of ancient artifacts is more than just collateral damage in a time of conflict. They say this is also a key component in a strategy of genocide.
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Selling human breast milk online in the US is gaining attention, but a new study suggests some of that milk may contain cow milk.
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