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February 16, 2024

Rio de Janeiro prepares to host G20 Foreign Ministers meeting

Next week, the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will take place at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first major meeting of the G20 under Brazil’s presidency.  The year-long agenda will focus on President Lula da Silva’s key priorities: hunger, sustainable development, […]

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February 16, 2024

Lunar New Year at the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’

Chinese New Year celebrations continue throughout the month of February in many theme parks across the United States. Among the most popular celebrations is the Mulan New Year’s parade in Disneyland Adventure Park in Southern California.  CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan visited the festivities in Anaheim.

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February 16, 2024

Cuba’s fuel shortage

For the past three years, Cubans have endured an economic crisis that includes a lack of electricity and fuel shortages. It’s been particularly tough in the last few of months with frequent power outages that have had an economic impact on much of the population. […]

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February 13, 2024

Mexico City’s world-famous Art Week

Mexico City’s world-famous Art Week ended on a high-note over the weekend, with attendance up from last year, and a grand prize of 100 thousand dollars awarded to the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs. Franc Contreras was there rubbing elbows […]

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February 13, 2024

Electric Vehicle Gallore at the Chicago Auto Show

More now on the Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America. Thousands are expected to visit the show over the next week in order to get a closer look at the latest cars on the market. Dan Williams reports from Chicago.

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February 13, 2024

Did Trump go too far with his comments on NATO ?

NATO allies reiterated their commitment to collective security on Monday after Donald Trump suggested he’d abandon members who are delinquent in paying their membership dues. Alliance members agreed to pay a minimum amount after being rocked by Trump questioning U.S. participation when he was president […]

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February 11, 2024

Rising tensions over Red Sea conflict

  It has been a month since the U.S., UK and others launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. And the conflict threatens to grow wider as both sides show no signs of backing […]

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February 11, 2024

Why is the Super Bowl so hyped?

  The countdown is on for the Super Bowl, the year’s most popular sporting event in the U.S. by far. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will clash on Sunday to determine this season’s American football champion. The Super Bowl is big […]

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February 10, 2024

Cuba celebrates Lunar New Year

  In Cuba, Havana’s Chinatown serves as the center of Lunar New Year celebrations. Its lively community of Cubans, Chinese citizens and Cubans of Chinese descent come together to mark the special occasion and express their hopes for the coming year. 

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February 10, 2024

Global tourism sees strong recovery

  Tourism is staging a strong recovery. A new report from the United Nations shows international travel rebounded to 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. That momentum is expected to continue this year.

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February 10, 2024

What to expect from the Super Bowl Sunday

  Super Bowl Sunday will see America’s football championship play out, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. And it’s not just the action on the field capturing people’s attention. See what else to expect from the event.

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February 8, 2024

Cruise robotaxi under scrutiny

  San Francisco is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to testing autonomous driving. Last year, it became the first major U.S. city to approve two self-driving robotaxi services. But one of those companies, Cruise, owned by General Motors, is now under scrutiny from […]

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February 6, 2024

Millions affected by severe weather across U.S. west coast

Nearly 40 million Americans have been impacted by floods, winter storms, and high wind advisories as an atmospheric river storm unleashes record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. The unprecedented downpours have resulted in widespread flooding, mudslides, and some fatalities. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan provides the […]

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February 6, 2024

China-Brazil deal boosts family agriculture

China and Brazil have forged a cooperation agreement to supply farming machinery for family agriculture in Brazil. Despite playing a crucial role in Brazilian farming, small-scale farmers often face challenges due to limited resources, including machinery suitable for smaller fields. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral provides further […]

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February 6, 2024

Denver implements limits on migrant shelter stays amid arrival surge

Numerous cities throughout the United States have experienced an overwhelming influx of migrants entering the country via the southern border. Denver, Colorado, is one such city, having welcomed tens of thousands of new arrivals in the past year alone. This surge has placed significant pressure […]

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February 5, 2024

Immigration protests at the U.S. southern border

In the campaign for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, immigration is a top political issue. And the state of Texas is a flashpoint in the debate over how to deal with the large numbers of people trying to enter the United States without authorization. CGTN’s […]

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February 5, 2024

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele secures a second term as president

El Salvador’s election results are in, handing a sizeable victory to Nayib Bukele, the Central American country’s first ever president to win a consecutive term in office, following a court ruling that paved the way for his reelection. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from San Salvador. […]

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