Japan is looking for ways to deal with the problems caused by a shrinking and aging population. The number of births dropped 2.9 percent last year while deaths rose to a post war high. The population shrank by a record 280,000. CCTV`s Mike Firn reported […]
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Earlier this week, a SpaceX rocket launch was scrapped, due to a last-minute technical glitch. The next cargo run to the International Space Station is scheduled at 4:47 a.m. ET on Saturday, with a pioneering attempt that may revolutionize space travel. CCTV America’s John Zarrella […]
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Khalid Sheik Mohammad’s path to Guantanamo Bay has spanned more than 11 years, and stretched over three continents. Known as the mastermind of 9/11, Khalid Sheik Mohammad, or KSM, will finally face trial before a military commission at the U.S. military installation at Guantanamo Bay, […]
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As the new year began, the Pentagon announced it was transferring five more prisoners out of the U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. That leaves the number of detainees at more than 125. While the number of terror suspects is at its lowest since […]
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Adults between the ages of 18-34, or the millennial generation, often encounter stereotypes. Many millennials said they’ve been called entitled, lazy, immature, narcissistic, tech savvy, and even a “lost generation”. CCTV America reporter Hendrik Sybrandy reported this story from Denver, Colorado.
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Global crisis affected just about every corner of the globe this year from Asia to Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Inside the United Nations, top diplomats said the organization’s capacity to diffuse conflict has been tested, and some said, it’s failed. CCTV America’s U.N. […]
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As the U.S. formally ended its 13 year war in Afghanistan, the Taliban declared victory, saying the U.S. was leaving in defeat. Experts warned about a new surge in violence and raised concerns about the nation’s economy. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs reported this story from […]
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Nicaragua and China broke ground on the Grand Canal-carrying with it some grand expectations.
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Massive demand in Asia has driven up the price of the animal horn to around $100,000 a kilogram (2.3 ounces.) Rhino horn is now more valuable than gold or platinum. It is being used for jewelry, carvings and believed medical benefit.
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The progressive foreign policy changes between the U.S. and Cuba may help influence further engagement between the U.S. and other countries, such as Iran.
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Two lawsuits may change the way elite universities use race and ethnicity in college admissions. In one case, a qualified Chinese-American student is suing Harvard University, saying he was denied admission into the Ivy League school because of his race. Another lawsuit from a white […]
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It’s been just over two years since 20 children and six adults were killed by a lone gunman in Newtown, Connecticut. The mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School sparked outrage in the U.S., and a debate about gun violence continued.
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Thousands marched through Peru’s capital of Lima, where the U.N. Climate Change Conference is being held, on Wednesday to bring attention to the issue of climate change and the urgency of finding a solution.
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A new report has found that 16 million children in the United States live in poverty, almost a quarter of the U.S. population. Child poverty is now at its highest point, in the U.S. in two decades. CCTV America’s Hendrik Sybrandy reported this story from Denver.
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The United States is about to break new ground, in hopes of bringing humans further into space than ever before.
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NASA has a new state-of-the-art space capsule on the launch pad and a new high-tech countdown clock to go with it.
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The annual number of new HIV infections in the United States has dropped dramatically since the 1980s, but there are still 1.2 million Americans living with the disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, gay and bisexual men account for the majority of […]
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Many U.S. cities have blocked the practice of sharing food with homeless and hungry people. Critics point to sanitary concerns and the misuse of public property. But one man in Florida is pushing against the bans.
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Tech companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter recently reported that men hold over 80 percent of the jobs in their companies. Now, a big push in Silicon Valley to change that — companies are trying harder to recruit and hire women. But what’s not being […]
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From tears of joy when a hostage is released to tears of anguish when a hostage is killed, people witnessed many different outcomes this year as kidnappings have been reported from from Somalia to Syria and beyond. The various fates of those being held, along […]
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More females than ever before are taking on leadership roles in the United Nations. CCTV America’s Liling Tan reported this story from New York.
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The assisted suicide of American Brittany Maynard just before her 30th birthday has re-ignited the debate over assisted death. Murphy’s experience of having terminal cancer and her choice to die before her quality of life deteriorated captivated people around the world.
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Demonstrations in the U.S. state of Missouri have taken place all week, more than 100 days after an unarmed black teenager was killed by a white police officer. The protesters anticipate that a ruling on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson will come any […]
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Seven years ago, the European Union set an ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent below their 1990 levels by the year 2020. In the race to find renewable sources of energy, many power plants in Europe turned to wind and solar, but […]
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Scientists said Thursday the landing craft Philae bounced twice on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and came to rest next to a cliff that’s blocking sunlight from its solar panels. While not everything is going perfectly with Philae, the European Space Agency project is still a huge success.
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The number of Cubans entering the U.S. has doubled since last year, and it is expected to continue to rise. The migrants are driven by hopes for a better life in the U.S., but their journeys are often risky and dangerous. CCTV America’s Ginger Vaughn […]
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Colombia’s peace talks are underway with the intent of ending 50 years of armed conflict. The talks have entered a critical phase where negotiators are not only addressing the issue of victim reparations, but also what punishment the rebel group, FARC, will face for its crimes. […]
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Years of war in Afghanistan, have created 1.5 million children into orphans. CCTV America’s Asieh Namdar interviewed one woman who is helping children find homes and hope.
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More money has been spent in this midterm election than any other midterm in United States history. The results of Tuesday’s voting will determine which party has control of U.S. Congress — which will impact international affairs and domestic politics.
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In the United States, the gap between rich and poor is the highest it has been since 1928. This gap is painfully obvious in a state like Arkansas. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs visited Little Rock to speak to residents about their concerns as part of […]
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The United States remains the only industrialized country without a universal health care system, with tens of millions of uninsured Americans. President Barack Obama led an effort to change that, ultimately passing the Affordable Care Act. But now, more than four years later, some Americans […]
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There are two things candidates in Chicago could almost always count on in November – cold weather and a strong democratic showing from the Latino community. But Hispanic voters in the U.S. are angry, and frustrated with what they say are broken promises from President […]
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A student walked into his Seattle-area high school cafeteria on Friday and opened fire without shouting or arguing, killing one person and shooting several others in the head before turning the gun on himself, officials and witnesses said.
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Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer, has brought the issue of physician assisted suicide into the spotlight again after making a viral video. Maynard moved from California to Oregon to take advantage of Oregon’s “death with dignity” law. CCTV America’s Chris Casquejo reports […]
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This month Pakistan broke a 14-year record for the highest number of polio cases in a year. Militants continue to block vaccination efforts. CCTV America’s Danial Khan reports.
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For the first time since the 50-day Israel-Hamas conflict, construction supplies are being delivered to rebuild Gaza. Shipments of concrete and steel are moving following a donor conference in Egypt where countries pledged billions.
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Liberia faces a grim task of dealing with the country’s mounting death toll. For the burial teams, it’s also a risky one.
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Food Security entails getting high-quality food from farm to table in a sustainable way. It’s a challenge that political leaders, scientists, and researchers gathered to tackle during this year’s IMF and World Bank meetings. CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo reports.
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In the 21st century, it’s difficult to imagine a war being fought over the right to import highly addictive opium into China, but in the 1840’s, that’s exactly what happened. China’s loss in the Opium War meant it had to sacrifice the coveted port city […]
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The World Bank is showing increasing interest in hearing what millennials in Venezuela think about their country. During a conference about youth and government, they discussed Venezuela’s record-high inflation which has many young people struggling. The World Bank says Venezuela is one example of the […]
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Sunday evening ended with two candidates claiming their own victories. President Dilma Rousseff came in top of this poll, but she did not secure the majority she needed to avoid a second-round run off. CCTV America’s Stephen Gibbs reports.
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Large numbers of Muslims will be packed closely together during the rituals of the Hajj. Concerns are surfacing over the possible spread of contagious diseases, however the Saudi government says there’s nothing to fear. CCTV America’s Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
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The final televised election debate ahead of Sunday’s presidential elections in Brazil will air shortly. CCTV’s Stephen Gibbs reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Fears are rising in the United States and other countries that the Ebola epidemic may be spreading beyond West Africa. Health experts say that is unlikely, but they acknowledge the progress that digital technology has brought to the fight against Ebola.
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When China became a permanent member of the Security Council in 1971, the United Nations was largely focused on the Cold War and China took a back seat in council deliberations. Today with the global threat of terrorism, the spread of viruses, and efforts to […]
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With rubble still piled high in Gaza, Palestinian officials in New York this week pressed for urgent pledges of money to help clear the damage and rebuild this shattered community. CCTV America’s Nathan King reports.
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A year ago in New York, the U.S. and Iran made history when their representatives sat down and talked for the first time in a generation. It was hailed as a breakthrough. CCTV America’s Nathan King reports.
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The U.S. state of Louisiana is facing an environmental crisis. Scientists say that the region is losing land at a rate of a football field every hour. As CCTV America’s Nitza Soledad Perez explains, the trend is threatening the ecosystem and a way of life.
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Bold measures and big ideas were presented at the opening session of the United Nations Climate Summit. The special summit, being held on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual meeting, has world’s leaders coming together to present both practical and creative solutions to […]
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China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli is attending the United Nation Climate Change Summit in New York. However, at home, efforts are already underway to develop alternative energies and pursue a green economy. CCTV America’s Hou Na reports.
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