Insight

The NDAA chill to US-China Strategic Ties

April 8, 2015

China plans to expand role in international diplomacy

China hopes for a bigger role in international affairs as its foreign policy evolves.

April 7, 2015

Militants take over Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus

UN aid workers described the situation inside a Palestinian refugee camp located just five kilometers away from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s palace in Damascus as: “Beyond inhumane” and “completely catastrophic”. For nearly a week now, Yarmouk has been transformed into one of Syria’s bloodiest battlegrounds.

April 6, 2015

Fight against organized crime in Mexico still ongoing

Over six months later and a group of 43 students that went missing in Mexico are still nowhere to be found. Witnesses reported seeing police officers forcing the students into their cars and then taking them away to a police station in Iguala, Mexico. They were never […]

April 3, 2015

NATO diverts Russian warplanes from Baltic region

Russia has set its sights on the Baltic region. NATO recently scrambled jets to intercept Russian warplanes flying over the Baltic Sea. It’s the latest incident in a recent rise of Russian military activity in the region.

April 2, 2015

New ‘femicide’ rules signed into law in Brazil

Brazil has been dealing with numerous cases of murder specifically targeting women. This month, President Dilma Rousseff signed a ‘femicide’ bill into law. It sets tougher penalties for female killers.

April 1, 2015

What to expect as the Palestinian state joins the Intl. Criminal Court

History may look back on this time as a critical point in Palestinian-Israeli relations. This is the day the Palestinian Authority officially joined the International Criminal Court.

March 31, 2015

New research finds that pandas travel in packs, remember feeding grounds

Intimate details about the lives of the giant panda have been largely unknown until now. New research by American and Chinese teams have yielded valuable new insight on how these mammals interact with each other and the wild. CCTV America’s Jim Spellman reported this story […]

March 30, 2015

Colombia has the world’s second highest number of landmine victims

Landmines killed or injured more than 11,000 in Colombia. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels say they will help clear landmines, but not before a ceasefire is signed with the government.

March 26, 2015

Ebola survivor recounts her harrowing ordeal

The latest in our series of special reports on Liberia’s road to recovery.The ebola outbreak has killed more than 10,000 people in the past year – and left many more struggling to rebuild their lives.One survivor is Wokie Gray, who caught ebola while working as […]

March 25, 2015

US has world’s highest water consumption rate per capita

In the time it takes you to watch this segment, millions of liters of water will be lost or wasted here in the United States. The biggest reasons are broken pipes and an aging infrastructure.

March 24, 2015

Afghan President and Obama meet in high profile White House visit

The U.S. is slowing the pace of troop withdrawal from the country. President Barack Obama made the announcement at a joint press conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the White House.

March 23, 2015

China now world’s second highest in obese people

Ask just about any public health expert and they will say obesity is a problem that usually begins in childhood and new research is hammering home just how early in life heart health is affected by poor eating habits.

March 20, 2015

Argentina’s state run oil producer posts growth

Argentina’s state run energy firm YPF recently released 2014 results that showed company growth in all areas. This is just two and a half years after the government nationalized the oil producer.

March 18, 2015

US immigration law detail causes distress for many

A loophole in a U.S. immigration law, known as the Child Citizenship Act, could mean thousands of adults adopted as children from other countries are in the US illegally.

March 17, 2015

Commercial use of robots growing rapidly in China

The latest report from the International Federation of Robotics says China will have more robots operating in its production plants by 2017 than any other country. This comes as the country’s car and electronics factories are becoming increasingly automated.

March 13, 2015

Building confidence in security amid Nigeria elections despite Boko Haram threats

The main focus of Nigeria’s upcoming elections is the difficult fight against Boko Haram. It’s been a month since the military requested a six-week delay of the elections because of security concerns. Just two weeks before the elections, the military has said it’s made major advances […]

March 12, 2015

EU Commission President proposes EU military force

NATO is warning the European Union against duplicating military efforts after the president of the E.U. Commission proposed the creation of the an E.U. army. It comes as relations between Brussels and Moscow are at their lowest level since the end of the cold war. […]

March 9, 2015

Minorities are becoming the new majority in the U.S.

U.S. based researchers say that in the coming decades, minority groups in the U.S. will actually become the majority.

March 6, 2015

Rhino population worldwide is dangerously low

The Northern White Rhino is also one of the most endangered species on the planet. There are only five left in the world and the chances they’ll reproduce naturally are remote. So science may be their only hope for survival.

March 5, 2015

Here’s why the adult suicide rate is rising in the US

About 40 percent more American adults between the ages of 40 and 64 will commit suicide in the U.S. compared to 15 years ago. Suicide rates in general in the U.S. have risen in the past few years, prompting health experts to ask why.

March 3, 2015

A look at the modern military industrial complex

The U.S. spends more on its military than the next eight countries with the highest military budgets behind it on the list, combined. That includes China.

March 2, 2015

Netanyahu tells AIPAC Iran must be contained

Before his address to the U.S. Congress Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to 16,000 pro-Israel activists. He tried to keep the focus off his disagreements with U.S. President Barack Obama and on Iran.

February 27, 2015

A look at the large Chinese influence on the U.S. West coast

Chinese Americans are driving much of the growth on the US West Coast.

February 26, 2015

Belgian researchers discover fast-acting new HIV strain in Cuba

Researchers have discovered a highly aggressive new form of HIV. It develops into AIDS much faster than more common strains.

February 25, 2015

Annual Habano Cigar Festival underway in Cuba

People from more than 60 countries are in Cuba for this Festival. Besides tasting the latest and greatest cigars, they’re also getting the chance to visit some of the farms where the famed tobacco is grown.

February 24, 2015

Journalists in Mexico experience traumatic stress

Kidnappings, murders, burned bodies, decapitations. These are all acts of hideous violence that many journalists in Mexico witness daily. All of this raises concerns about PTSD and other mental health that come about as a result of the profession.

February 23, 2015

U.S. tightens approval of Syrian refugees among terror concerns

Just 26 countries have a program to resettle refugees leaving a brutal civil war in Syria. The U.S. has tightened it’s approval process amid terrorism fears and so far has only taken in about 500.

February 20, 2015

As obesity surges experts try strong education

February marked five years since the start of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign to try and stifle the obesity epidemic in the U.S.

February 20, 2015

Take this quick fitness assessment with your kids and see if you’re in shape

Watch top Washington, D.C. trainer Corey Belin walk you through a 60-second, no-equipment-needed fitness assessment that you can do with your kids to help keep your family in shape.

February 19, 2015

Businesses around the world cashing in on Spring Festival

Hundreds of millions of Chinese people head out of their native country for Spring Festival and prepared to spend a lot of money along the way. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs filed this report from Washington, D.C.

February 18, 2015

Historic drought did not dry up Carnival spirit in Brazil

Brazil’s most famous party went on despite weather worries. Not only was a historic drought plaguing the Southeast of the country, but also torrential rains wet Rio revelers as they witnessed the famous Samba school competition that happens there each year. CCTV’s Lucrecia Franco was […]

February 17, 2015

Aviation growth in Asia increases need for qualified pilots

Recent Malaysia Airlines crashes have shined a spotlight on the need for qualified pilots in Asia. CCTV’s Rian Maelzer filed this story from Kuala Lumpur.

February 16, 2015

Non-Muslims in Malaysia worry about increasing Islamization

One government that is under pressure to expand the role of sharia law is Malaysia. The pressure is not only coming from the Islamist opposition, but from within the ruling party itself. It’s inspired the government to come up with something called the “Sharia Index.” Many non-Muslims are […]

February 13, 2015

Brazil’s soccer clubs face major financial difficulties

While soccer remains the world’s most-popular sport, in recent years it’s faced a crisis. Brazil, the country that suffered a crushing defeat in last year’s World Cup, now faces another blow: debt. CCTV-America’s Lucrecia Franco reported this story from Rio de Janeiro.

February 12, 2015

Niger joins new coalition to battle Boko Haram

Niger’s parliament voted unanimously this week to send troops to join a broader coalition force. They’ll serve alongside troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Benin. The Niger people are divided about whether their soldiers should be sent into the fight. CCTV America’s Asieh Namdar reported the […]

February 11, 2015

People escaping war in Syria become largest refugee group for Brazil

The steady exodus of refugees from Syria to neighboring countries is well documented, but recently Syrians escaping war have been working to build a new life in Latin America. Last year Brazil accepted more than two thousand refugees, many from Syria.

February 10, 2015

Armageddon “preppers” fuel multi-million dollar survival industry

The U.S. is seeing a growing number of “preppers” or survivalists who prepare to live for months at a time in the event of a disaster. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs reported this story from Atlanta.

February 10, 2015

Who needs a bunker when you could have a survival condo?

Bunkers are no longer the only survival option in the event of a nuclear attack. Now for the right price, you can live in a luxury survival condo. They have become a popular and expensive insurance policy for Americans who are worried about some future […]

February 10, 2015

National Geographic program shows resurgence of underground bunkers

Sixty-four years after the Cold War initiative “Duck and Cover” was implemented, a new generation of survivalists have emerged. CCTV America’s Mike Walters reported this story from Washington, D.C.

February 9, 2015

Youth soccer programs need funding to meet growing popularity in China

As soccer gains popularity in China, many communities in China are working to grow their football programs for the youngest enthusiasts. CCTV’s Lionel Donovan reported this story from Lijiang in Southwest China’s Yunnan province.

February 6, 2015

Researchers developing more efficient solar panel using photosynthesis as model

Even with the robust sales, solar panels aren’t terribly efficient, converting only about 10-15 percent of the sun’s rays into useable and storable energy. A group of scientists are hoping to improve that and they are inspired by nature. CCTV America’s Jessica Stone reported this […]

February 5, 2015

Solar demand increasing despite drop in natural gas prices

The demand for renewable power resources such as wind and solar is not only holding steady, but growing. CCTV America’s Jessica Stone reported the story from Albany, New York.

February 3, 2015

Countries develop de-radicalization efforts to combat extremist recruiters

Countries around the world are working to find ways to prevent the radicalization of their citizens and immigrants. CCTV America’s Nathan King reported this story from Washington, D.C.

January 30, 2015

‘Golden Triangle’ serves as major drug supplier into China, Southeast Asia

Four nations in Asia joined forces in a pilot project with the idea to share intelligence and plan more effective strategies to counter drug smuggling. The target is known as the Golden Triangle, a region infamous for the trade. CCTV’s Tony Cheng reported the story from Bangkok.

January 29, 2015

Researchers find warmer ocean waters cause increasing methane emissions

Recent findings by the University of Washington show that warmer ocean water is melting crystallized methane and releasing it into the sediment and waters off the coast of Washington state, at levels that reach the same amount of methane from the Deepwater Horizon blowout — […]

January 26, 2015

The future of artificial intelligence is shaping up

Supporters of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) have said it holds a lot of promise in a wide field, including medicine and education. Some are warning “research” needs to be reined in. Renowned scientists and researchers warned of AI’s potential dangers to humanity. CCTV America ‘s Mark […]

January 23, 2015

Brazil’s poor experience more social mobility than other countries

According to a report issued this week by the anti-poverty charity Oxfam, the world’s richest 1 percent will soon own half of all the wealth in the world. That statistic reflects a global trend of income inequality, with the exception of Brazil.

January 19, 2015

HIV/AIDS stigma grows despite progress in containing, treating the condition

While Africa continues to be the region most impacted by HIV, there has been significant progress there. A recent report from the United Nations AID programs cited the progress and a breakthrough is the way it is treated and prevented around the world. CCTV America’s […]

January 16, 2015

New US report finds 2014 warmest year on record

Drought, severe storms and rising sea levels are becoming even worse after another record breaking year for earth. CCTV America’s Jim Spellman reported on new climate data from Washington, D.C.

January 13, 2015

240 girls still held captive by Boko Haram as public protests diminish

It’s been nine months since Boko Haram invaded a school in the remote town of Chibok, Nigeria, kidnapping 279 girls. Today, more than 200 are still missing. CCTV Africa’s Deji Badmus examined whether they are any closer to being freed in this report from Lagos, […]

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