CGTN AmericaThe Heat: COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach 600,000
The United States reaches a tragic milestone. 600,000 Americans now dead from Covid-19. And Africa suffers from a critical shortage of vaccines.
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June 16, 2021
June 15, 2021
The Heat: NATO summit
NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge. We will take a look at why.
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June 12, 2021
The Heat: G7 Summit underway in England
Leaders from the Group of Seven nations pledge one billion vaccines to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 11, 2021
The Heat: Impact of COVID-19 in India, U.S. and Peru
The United States to provide half a billion doses of vaccine to developing countries. The Delta variant continues its deadly march. And what will a post-pandemic recovery look like?
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June 11, 2021
The Heat: U.S.-China technology race
The U.S. Senate unveils an aggressive new strategy to counter Chinese technology advances.
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June 10, 2021
The Heat: Gaza in focus after conflict with Israel
What does the future hold for Gaza after the recent conflict with Israel and its bombardment by Israeli forces?
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June 8, 2021
The Heat: U.S. immigration crisis
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Central America to address the surge of migrants arriving at the U.S. southern border.
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June 5, 2021
The Heat: UN launches 10-year effort to restore global ecosystem
With forests, waterways, grasslands and even coffee under assault, the United Nations launches a global effort to reverse the decline of nature.
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June 3, 2021
The Heat: Netanyahu set to lose power in Israel
Israel will have a new prime minister after the opposition was able to negotiate a very diverse coalition. But how long will it hold?
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June 2, 2021
The Heat: WHO approves second Chinese vaccine
The World Health Organization says it’s a mistake for any country to think the danger of COVID-19 is over. But there is a sliver of hope with the approval of another Chinese-developed vaccine.
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June 1, 2021
The Heat: Tokyo Olympics controversy
The race is on to get the pandemic under control ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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May 29, 2021
The Heat: UN Peacekeepers international day
The United Nations celebrates the 73th anniversary of the start of peacekeeping missions.
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May 28, 2021
The Heat: George Floyd and calls for U.S. police reform
The family of George Floyd urges U.S. lawmakers to pass police reform legislation, in memory of their loved one killed at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.
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May 27, 2021
The Heat: Coronavirus pandemic — more than 1.7 billion vaccine doses given globally
New Covid-19 cases drop dramatically in the United States. Plus more than 1.7 billion doses of the vaccine have been administered globally – but hot spots still remain. When will it end?
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May 26, 2021
The Heat: United Nations and Biodiversity
The United Nations and Biodiversity. What sort of global environmental challenges do we face? And, what needs to be done?
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May 25, 2021
The Heat: 70th anniversary of Tibet’s peaceful liberation
China celebrates 70 years after the peaceful liberation of Tibet. We will take a look on what’s changed there.
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May 22, 2021
The Heat: U.S.-ROK Relations and Global Health Summit
China pledges three billion dollars to help developing countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic at the Global Health Summit.
And U.S. President Biden welcomes Republic of Korea President Moon at the White House.
May 21, 2021
The Heat: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement
After 12 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire.
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May 20, 2021
The Heat: Africa’s challenges
Africa. What are its economic and security challenges as it battles COVID-19 and looks ahead?
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May 19, 2021
The Heat: China-U.S. relations
Tensions between China and the U.S. are still running high, even with a new president in the White House.
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May 18, 2021
The Heat: COVID-19 crisis in India poses threat to Southeast Asia
The World Health Organization says the coronavirus variant that’s devastated India could threaten Southeast Asia countries.
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May 14, 2021
The Heat: Israeli-Palestinian violence
Heavy fighting escalates between Israel and Hamas with no end in sight.
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May 13, 2021
The Heat: Saudi-Iran Relations
In what could be a possible turning point, Iran confirms it’s held talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia.
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May 12, 2021
The Heat: COVID-19 in India, Brazil and U.S.
While some countries have already approved vaccinating teenagers, others are still struggling to get their hands on the shots.
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May 11, 2021
The Heat: U.S. politics and Biden’s agenda
President Biden pushes ahead with his U.S. domestic agenda. But what can he accomplish?
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May 8, 2021
The Heat: China leads multilateralism talks at UN
The United Nations Security Council met in New York on Friday to discuss joint efforts to combat global challenges.
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May 7, 2021
The Heat: China’s economy rebounds on Labor Day holiday
Chinese tourists made 230 million trips during the annual Labor Day holiday, showing a strong sign of economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. How will that impact the global economy?
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May 6, 2021
The Heat: U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
As U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, what is the future for the war-torn country?
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May 5, 2021
The Heat: COVID out of control in India and Brazil
The United States is loosening some restrictions for fully vaccinated people, while countries like Brazil and India are fighting to contain a third wave that is surging out of control.
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May 5, 2021
The Heat: Political uncertainty in Israel
Political uncertainty in Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form a coalition government.
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May 1, 2021
The Heat: Biden’s address to U.S. Congress
President Biden raises international issues during his address to Congress. What is the global reaction?
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April 29, 2021
The Heat: Syria – a decade of war
Syria. After a decade of war, destruction and a historic humanitarian crisis, when will it all end?
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April 28, 2021
The Heat: COVID-19 crisis in India
Heartbreak in India, as the second wave of COVID-19 devastates the country. Oxygen supplies are running out, and hospitals are overwhelmed with patients. How the international community is stepping up to help.
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April 27, 2021
The Heat: Oliver Stone on the history of U.S. intervention
In a one-on-one interview with The Heat, film director Oliver Stone talks about United States foreign policy and the history of U.S. intervention.
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April 24, 2021
The Heat: Can world leaders deliver on climate change?
World leaders made big promises to fight climate change, the question now is: can they deliver?
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April 23, 2021
The Heat: U.S. Climate Change Summit
A dire warning from the UN chief, amid a gathering of world leaders calling for tougher action on climate change.
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April 22, 2021
The Heat: Murder verdict in George Floyd death trial
A murder verdict in the George Floyd death trial. And relief on the streets of Minneapolis. But does this signal a new era of racial justice and police reform in the United States?
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April 21, 2021
The Heat: Boao Forum for Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks geopolitics, cooperation and trade at the return of the Boao Forum for Asia conference.
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April 20, 2021
The Heat: COVID-19 in Europe and U.S.
Over three million people globally have now died from COVID-19, as governments work to vaccinate everyone.
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April 17, 2021
The Heat: U.S.-Asia issues
Talks on climate change take center stage, as China’s President Xi Jinping pledges greater cooperation with France and Germany to tackle the effects of global warming.
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April 16, 2021
The Heat: Fukushima Waste Water
Controversy in Japan as the government announces plans to release treated radioactive water into the ocean from the site of one of the world’s biggest nuclear disasters.
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April 15, 2021
The Heat: Ukraine-Russia tensions
Tensions running high in Eastern Europe as tens of thousands of Russian forces are building up near the Ukrainian border.
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April 14, 2021
The Heat: Rise in anti-Asian attacks
An elderly man is slammed to the ground on a city street. It’s another shocking example of Asian-Americans being targeted across the United States.
What’s behind the attacks and what’s being done to stop them?
April 14, 2021
The Heat: Biden’s domestic plans and police accused of excessive force
President Biden pushes ahead with his major U.S. domestic plans. And more controversy over police treatment of African Americans causing new fears of racial tension.
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April 10, 2021
The Heat: Biden’s response to U.S. gun violence
U.S. President Joe Biden unveils a series of executive actions to combat gun violence while calling on Congress to do more.
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April 9, 2021
The Heat: Mozambique Violence
Mozambique is still reeling after a vicious assault late last month by militants linked to ISIL.
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April 8, 2021
The Heat: Vaccine inequality and Brazil battles COVID-19
Vaccinations are ramping up in the U.S., but President Joe Biden warns the country is still in a war against COVID-19. Meanwhile, in Brazil, hospitals and morgues are being stretched to the limit, and the prognosis for other low-income countries is similarly grim, as vaccine distribution continues to be a major challenge.
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April 7, 2021
The Heat: China’s white paper on poverty alleviation
China releases a new report to share its experience eliminating extreme poverty.
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