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China’s looking ahead to the next five years. What are the main issues at stake?
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October 27, 2020
October 24, 2020
The Heat: Trump, Biden final debate
US President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden clash over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in their final debate.
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October 23, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 skyrockets in U.S. and Europe
Cases of coronavirus are on the rise again in the U.S. and Europe. We will take a look on what is being done to contain the pandemic.
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October 23, 2020
How dangerous are right-wing militias in the US?
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The recent arrest of 13 men, some accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan has drawn attention to the threat posed by right-wing militias in the United States.
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October 22, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-Iran Tensions
Iran hits back at a U.S. threat to impose sanctions, after a United Nations arms ban on the Islamic Republic expires.
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October 21, 2020
The Heat: Right-Wing U.S. Militias
Right-wing militias on the rise in the United States. What do they want? And, what sort of threat do they pose?
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October 20, 2020
The Heat: China’s economy
China’s economy is surging ahead. We will take a look at the numbers and how China’s experience can drive the world’s recovery.
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October 17, 2020
The Heat: Trump, Biden participate in town halls
No debate. No problem. The two candidates for US president go head to head in separate town halls.
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October 16, 2020
The Heat: Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict
Tensions escalate between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as both sides accuse each other of violating a fragile ceasefire.
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October 15, 2020
The Heat: Shenzhen’s transformation
It once was a small fishing village. Now, it’s one of the most advanced cities in the world. We will take a look at China’s Shenzhen.
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October 14, 2020
The Heat: China’s response to COVID-19
China has made extraordinary progress in battling COVID-19 since the first major outbreak in Wuhan earlier this year.
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October 13, 2020
The Heat: Supreme Court battle and US presidential race
The US Supreme Court battle begins in Washington. Judge Amy Coney Barrett appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee to formally introduce herself to the American people.
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October 10, 2020
The Heat: did the U.S. overthrow Evo Morales?
New and alarming questions over last year’s Bolivian election that led to the fall of former President Evo Morales. A recent investigation suggests flaws in the audit that accused Morales of rigging the vote. Was he the victim of a coup?
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October 9, 2020
The Heat: U.S. vice presidential debate
The two U.S. vice presidential candidates take the debate stage. Plus President Trump pulls out of the next presidential debate.
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October 8, 2020
The Heat: US President Trump returns to Oval Office
A US marine posted outside the Oval office of the White House signals US President Trump is back at work while battling COVID-19.
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October 7, 2020
The Heat: Palestinian Elections
Last month the two largest Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas, agreed on a deal to hold elections for the first in almost 15 years.
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October 6, 2020
The Heat: Coronavirus at the White House; Trump leaves hospital
U.S. President Donald Trump is back in the White House after treatment for Covid-19.
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October 2, 2020
The Heat: UN Biodiversity Summit
The United Nations Summit on Biodiversity. What are today’s global challenges?
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October 1, 2020
The Heat: U.S. Presidential Debate
Trailing in the polls, the president plowed through the debate rules, interrupting both the moderator and his opponent in an aggressive attempt to win new voters and solidify his base.
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September 30, 2020
The Heat: Yemen Crisis
The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels agree to the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict in Yemen began. Is an end to the brutal war in sight?
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September 29, 2020
The Heat: Fears of second wave of Covid-19
The death toll from COVID-19 is about to surpass one million people around the world. And there are fears that a second wave is just around the corner.
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September 26, 2020
The Heat: Pres. Trump Threatens to Challenge U.S. Election Results
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to challenge the results of the upcoming presidential election.
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September 25, 2020
The Heat: Brexit Controversy
The controversy over Brexit is back. Why does the United Kingdom want to tear up parts of an international agreement with the European Union?
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September 25, 2020
The Heat: UN General Debate
U.S. and China showing very different approaches to world diplomacy on the first day of this year’s United Nations General Debate.
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September 24, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 soars in US, UK and India
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears to be accelerating, with cases soaring in the United States, the United Kingdom and India.
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September 22, 2020
The Heat: Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Remembering an American icon. United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away at the age of 87. We take a look back at her life, legacy and the political fallout from her death.
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September 19, 2020
The Heat: Race for the White House
The battle for the White House heats up as the U.S. presidential election draws closer.
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September 18, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 and Latin America
Latin America is now the region most affected by COVID-19.
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September 17, 2020
The Heat: United Nations turns 75
The United Nations turns 75 at a time of significant global challenges – from COVID-19 to the economic crisis and climate change.
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September 16, 2020
The Heat: United Nations at 75
As the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary, what are some of the biggest challenges it faces?
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September 15, 2020
The Heat: China-EU summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the European Union meet for a second round of talks aimed at boosting trade and investment. Is the Asian economic powerhouse pivoting towards Europe?
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September 12, 2020
The Heat: 9/11 Anniversary and U.S. wars
The United States marks the 19th anniversary of the Al-Qaeda terror attacks. Plus, the U.S. led wars that followed in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
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September 11, 2020
The Heat: China’s economic recovery
In yet another sign China is open for business, Beijing hosts its first international economic and trade event since the coronavirus pandemic.
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September 10, 2020
The Heat: Trump criticized for COVID-19 response
This week marks six months since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. Fast forward to September and the death toll in the United States continues to climb.
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September 9, 2020
The Heat: Divide in the U.S. Economy
Wall Street has proven resilient in the face of a pandemic, while ‘Main Street’ has suffered considerably, with businesses closing and people losing jobs. We will take a look at this disconnect in the U.S. economy.
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September 8, 2020
The Heat: Race for the White House
Less than 60 days before the U.S. presidential election. Can Donald Trump win re-election or will it be Joe Biden?
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September 5, 2020
The Heat: 2020 Presidential Race
President Trump strongly denies a report that claims he insulted American marines killed in action.
How the latest controversy could impact the 2020 presidential election.
September 4, 2020
The Heat: Global food security
President Xi tells the Chinese people to clean their plates in an effort to reduce food waste. Plus, we take a look at how India and countries in Africa are dealing with threats to food security.
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September 3, 2020
The Heat: Shinzo Abe’s resignation. What’s the impact?
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, announced last Friday that he is stepping down after leading his country for almost eight years.
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September 2, 2020
The Heat: Iran nuclear deal and U.S. sanctions
The United States seeks to re-impose sanctions on Iran.
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September 1, 2020
The Heat: U.S. Voting Rights
In the race for the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump casts doubt on the U.S. electoral process, claiming mail-in votes would be fraudulent.
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August 29, 2020
The Heat: Donald Trump’s case for four more years
US President Donald Trump makes his case for four more years. We will take a look at the Republican National Convention and what can we expect if he gets re-elected.
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August 28, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 in the U.S.
The number of new coronavirus cases in the United States fell for the fifth straight week. Could this be a turning point in the fight against the global pandemic?
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August 27, 2020
The Heat: China-U.S. ties
China and the United States say they’re making progress on trade, despite ongoing tensions. Can the world’s two largest economies set aside their differences?
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August 26, 2020
The Heat: Republican National Convention
The first night of the Republican National Convention was largely all about…. The Democrats. We will take a look at the U.S. Presidential race.
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August 25, 2020
The Heat: Belarus protests
Protests continue in Belarus weeks after President Alexander Lukashenko claims a landslide victory in the latest election.
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August 22, 2020
The Heat: Biden’s Foreign Policy
It’s official. Joe Biden becomes the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. president. But what might change in U.S. foreign policy if he gets elected?
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August 21, 2020
The Heat: Lebanon crisis
Picking up the pieces. Two weeks after a deadly explosion rocked the capital Beirut, the Lebanese people are struggling to rebuild their city.
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August 20, 2020
The Heat: U.S. politics and COVID-19 in Latin America
Politics and the pandemic. Plus – Latin America passes Europe as the region with the most Covid deaths the world.
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August 18, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-China Trade
Despite escalating diplomatic and political tensions between the United States and China, both sides remain committed to a trade deal.
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