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February 27, 2023

Hungarian FM discusses Ukraine conflict with CGTN

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó recently sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the refugee crisis that has greatly affected his country. Szijjártó answered a series of questions related to the humanitarian impact caused by the conflict, along with his […]

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February 27, 2023

Brazil provides tiny homes for its homeless

The Sao Paulo authorities are providing tiny homes for homeless families living in their densely-populated city.  Known as the “Vila Reencontro Program”, this program began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since been used to help homeless families struggling in Sao Paulo.  CGTN’S Paulo Cabral […]

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February 27, 2023

El Salvador becomes first nation to offer bonds backed by Bitcoin

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s administration announced that the Central American nation will begin offering bonds backed by Bitcoin, making El Salvador the first nation to do so. Previously in 2021, El Salvador shocked the world when the Bukele administration announced they would recognize Bitcoin as […]

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February 24, 2023

World’s largest avian flu outbreak spreads to sea lions

Over the past 18 months, the world has seen the largest-ever avian influenza outbreak. Now the disease has spread to South America and has switched from mostly domestic birds to wild ones.  But there’s a new concern for scientists, the spread of the deadly virus […]

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February 24, 2023

Western weapons and Ukraine, one year into crisis

When Russia sent its troops into Ukraine a year ago, authorities in Kyiv were so desperate they were urging civilians to defend themselves with homemade explosives. Twelve months on, Ukraine’s army is receiving some of the world’s most sophisticated weapons, courtesy of NATO allies who […]

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February 24, 2023

China’s Belt and Road Initiative changes El Salvador landscape

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is placing infrastructure across the developing world, not least in Latin America, where a number of countries have joined the initiative in recent years. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock takes a look at how this engagement is changing the landscape in El […]

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February 24, 2023

One Year Later: The Cost of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

At dawn on February 24, 2022, the Russian armed forces launched what they called a special military operation seeking to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine.” The Russian military began an offensive with heavy ground assaults in several regions of the country, seizing a number of areas north […]

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February 20, 2023

The chemical spill from the Ohio train derailment

On February 3, a 9,300-foot-long freight train transporting hazardous chemicals owned by freight rail operator Norfolk Southern derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. With the potential for some of those hazardous materials to explode, authorities let the train operator conduct a “controlled explosion” on Feb. 6 that released […]

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February 20, 2023

Brazil’s Samba parade electrifies Rio de Janeiro crowd

It’s back after a brief hiatus due to Covid-19. Brazil’s famous Samba Schools parade kicked off in full-scale on Sunday, as the country welcomed its yearly Carnival Festival.  In 2022, the parade was postponed for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic but this year […]

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February 20, 2023

Team Giannis ends Lebron James’ NBA All-Star Game win streak

It was a weekend to remember in the NBA, as the league concluded its star-studded All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. The All-Star Game pinned two teams captained by NBA superstars Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a weekend-long celebration of the sport, […]

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February 20, 2023

Migrants seek social justice through education in Colombia

Monday is the United Nations’  World Day for Social Justice, a day to recognize the worldwide efforts to tackle imperative issues like poverty, exclusion, human rights and social protections.For many migrants, education can serve as the foundation for achieving greater social justice. With nearly 2.5 […]

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2023 NBA All-Star weekend in Utah
February 19, 2023

2023 NBA All-Star weekend in Utah

The 2023 NBA All-Star game kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend. For players, their presence represents a major achievement and the recognition among fans and peers of a successful season.

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E-bikes are gaining popularity in the U.S.
February 18, 2023

E-bikes are gaining popularity in the U.S.

Denver launched a program to reduce the cost of e-bikes. Last year, the city began issuing sales tax-funded vouchers that dropped e-bike prices by $400, $1200 for those below a certain income level. The program has been wildly popular.

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Drug shortages in the U.S.
February 18, 2023

Drug shortages in the U.S.

Thousands of people are facing the shortages of medicines in the U.S. The shortage was sparked in part by a surge in demand and supply chain issues. See more.

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Residents against mining development in Mexico
February 18, 2023

Residents against mining development in Mexico

International mining companies are focused on extracting gold and copper ore from the hills in Actopan, Mexico. However, the locals say the open pit mining operations are having adverse effects on their health, taking precious water, and damaging the local environment. Find out more.

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February 17, 2023

Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Bid: Can She Win?

Nikki Haley, the former U.S. governor of South Carolina, has announced she is running for president in 2024 as a Republican primary candidate. She previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The 51-year-old Haley will challenge her former boss President Donald Trump, who is 76. […]

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February 16, 2023

Debates over gas stoves lead to major concerns for restaurants

There’s been an uproar in the United States in recent weeks over reports the federal government was planning to regulate gas cooking stoves. The debate has spilled over to Congress. Cooktops have been linked to high levels of nitrogen dioxide and other chemicals, which the […]

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February 16, 2023

U.S. explores Ukraine conflict’s impact on energy market

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee held a hearing on the impact the conflict in Ukraine is having on energy markets. The top Democrat and Republican Senators on the committee are both from fossil fuel-producing states and used the hearing to promote US […]

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February 16, 2023

Ohio residents react to toxic train derailment

Residents of a small town in the U.S. state of Ohio are being warned to avoid drinking well water following a train derailment earlier this month. The train, carrying toxic chemicals, ignited a large fire, sending thick smoke into the air.

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February 15, 2023

U.S. students call for action to stop mass shootings

  Students of Michigan State University and elected officials joined togetherWednesday to stage a sit-in protest calling for more gun control measures.  It comes after Monday’s deadly attack at the campus that left three students dead and five others critically injured. 

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February 15, 2023

New York Fashion Week wraps up

  Designers and A-listers from all over the world have descended on New York to showcase the fall 2023 lineup at Fashion Week. The event wraps up today.

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February 15, 2023

An African American studies course sparks debate in Florida

  An advanced and optional course on African American studies for high school students in the U.S. is generating great controversy.  It was designed in the wake of the social injustice protests in 2020, to engage students in deep debate about African American history, culture, and movements.  But it’s […]

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February 15, 2023

Should schools worry about AI chatbots?

  It’s an issue that colleges and universities across the U.S. suddenly find themselves dealing with. What to do about chatbots, artificial intelligence-based computer software that can help students write papers and essays and much, much more.  Should schools be worried about this new potential […]

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The long road to peace in Colombia
February 14, 2023

The long road to peace in Colombia

Colombian government peace delegates began a second round of preliminary talks with the country’s largest recognized rebel group called the National Liberation Army on Monday. Find out more.

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Havana Book Fair kicks off in Cuba
February 14, 2023

Havana Book Fair kicks off in Cuba

Over 40 countries participated in the 31st Havana International Book Fair, which took place from February 9th to 19th, featuring a variety of literary offerings, including books for children.

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