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Could Trudeau's China policy effect his future in Canadian elections?

Could Trudeau’s China policy effect his future in Canadian elections?

U.S. and Turkey agree to 5-day pause in Syrian conflict

Turkey agreed to pause operations in northern Syria and let Kurdish-led forces withdraw. The U.S. Vice President and Turkish Foreign Minister announced the deal at separate news conferences in Ankara- after a marathon meeting with the Turkish President.

Domestic workers in Latin America struggle to escape poverty

In Latin America, domestic workers are struggling to escape the cycle of poverty. Even after many countries in the region have introduced rules to protect worker’s rights.

World Food Day: Economic crisis in Venezuela drives up food insecurity

World Food Day: Economic crisis in Venezuela drives up food insecurity

Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the few regions where food insecurity is on the rise. With October 17 marking World Food Day, the U.N. aims to reverse that trend.

Turkey's military pushes forward in Syria despite US sanctions

Turkey’s military pushes forward in Syria despite US sanctions

Turkey continues its push into Northern Syria despite sanctions and increased calls for a ceasefire. Turkey’s president says he will not stop the offensive until certain conditions are met.

US President Donald Trump addresses Ankara offensive

Turkey’s offensive in Syria topped the agenda at the White House, during a visit by Italy’s President. That comes just days after Italy joined a ban on selling weapons and ammunition to Turkey.

Breast cancer survivor celebrates with a victory lap in English Channel

Would she live, she asked herself. Would she ever swim again?

IMF reduces growth forecasts over trade battles

A year ago the IMF was touting what it called steady growth. But trade wars waged by the Trump administration with partners such as China have taken their toll—and backfired on the U.S.

Gone Viral: A look at what’s trending in the Americas

A protest takes its cue from the kitchen and gamers worldwide descend into mass confusion. These stories and more are dominating the internet here in the Americas.

Turkish incursion into Syria affects towns on both sides of the border

Renewed threats from Washington nearly a week after Turkey began its incursion into northern Syria. President Trump said he’s close to issuing an Executive Order that will impose economic sanctions.

British Queen speaks ahead of new session of Parliament

In London the Queen opened a new session of parliament with a speech outlining the British government’s agenda. It took place as a messy Brexit debate rages across the country and beyond.

Syrian army returns to northeast, as Turkey widens invasion

Syrian government troops moved into towns and villages in northeastern Syria on Monday, including the flashpoint region of Manbij, setting up a potential clash with Turkish-led forces advancing in the area as long-standing alliances in the region began to shift or crumble following the pullback of U.S. forces.

Colombian tech incubator Ruta N hopes to grow Chinese companies in South America

Colombian technology and innovation are helping transform the city of Medellin into a global tech hub. The city hopes to attract more attention from Beijing, by helping Chinese companies grow in South America.

Deaf couple spreads awareness in their award-winning restaurant

Deaf couple spreads awareness in their award-winning restaurant

Owner Melody Stein has not only created this one-of-a-kind signature pizza, but also one of the only deaf-owned and completely deaf-staffed restaurants in the United States.

Harvard University Professor Michael Kremer and Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics.

3 economists who study poverty win Nobel Prize

Two researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a third from Harvard University won the 2019 Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for groundbreaking research into what works and what doesn’t in the fight to reduce global poverty.

Impeachment inquiry: U.S. Ambassador to E.U. set to testify before Congress

Lawmakers in the US are preparing to hear more testimony from key figures over whether President Donald Trump solicited foreign interference in the elections.

Comic Con L.A. wraps up 3-day event

Thousands of fans and industry insiders attended the convention, celebrating some of the most popular comic books and animations in the US.

Mandarin classes in Venezuela on the rise

Mandarin classes run by the Chinese government are gaining popularity across Latin America. Especially in Venezuela, where the economic crisis is pushing more and more people to learn new skills.

Typhoon Hagibis leaves path of destruction through Japan

At least four have died and more than a dozen are missing as the strongest Typhoon in 60-years ripped through Japan. Typhoon Hagibis has now been downgraded to a Severe Tropical Storm.

What’s expected in Poland’s election

Polish citizens vote in an election on Sunday, billed by both the main political parties as the most important for the country in decades.

Turkish incursion in Syria: Ras al-Ain has been seized

Fierce fighting continues on day-four of Turkey’s offensive in northeastern Syria against Kurdish militia.

The art of Penjing is gaining popularity in Cuba

The ancient art of manicuring miniature trees was cultivated in Eastern Asia. Now, the landscaping form known as penjing is thriving in Cuba.

More indigenous protesters join anti-government demos in Quito

The ranks of protesters are growing as more indigenous people flock to the capital, Quito, to demand that fuel subsidies be restored.

Wildfires threaten regions outside Los Angeles

In the U.S. a wildfire just outside of Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Around 25 homes have burned so far. The blaze has consumed nearly 2000 hectacres.

Runner set to make history breaking two hour marathon

It’s a goal long-distance runners have always dreamed of achieving: running a marathon in less than two hours.

US suspends plans to hike tariffs Tuesday on Chinese imports

The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products as the world’s two biggest economies reached a cease-fire in their 15-month trade war.

Peruvian dishes find roots in Chinese cuisine

Peruvian cuisine is garnering international fame around the world to the delight Peruvians who are its biggest fans. But food fans might find some flavors reminiscent of a cuisine that took the world by storm a long time ago – Chinese food.

Delving into the area of Turkey’s military operation in Syria

Turkey’s incursion into Syria threatens to further destabilize an area already dealing with unrest. A look at the multiple conflicts facing that region of northeastern Syria.

World Mental Health Day: Pentagon tackles military suicides

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. This year, the U.N. is shining the spotlight on suicide prevention. Here in the United States, suicide rates are rising, a trend reflected in the military community.

Turkish forces advance deeper into Syria amid international condemnation

Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara’s offensive against U.S.-allied Syrian Kurdish fighters, as casualties mounted, international criticism of the campaign intensified and thousands of civilians fled the violence.

Protesters in Ecuador continue their fight to restore fuel subsidies

Protesters in Ecuador continue their fight to restore fuel subsidies

Protest leaders in Ecuador vow to continue their demonstrations until fuel subsidies are restored.

California power cuts designed to reduce risk of wildfires

Northern California is going through one of its largest forced power shutdowns ever. With high winds forecast, the power cuts are part of a plan to reduce the risk of dangerous wildfires.

China-US trade talks extend into second day

High-lever trade talks between the US and China lasted more than eight hours on Thursday and will extend into another day. US President Donald Trump told reporters the negotiations were going very, very well and that he would meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the Wg=hite House on Friday afternoon.

Iranian women attend historic football match

While there is no law, Iranian women have effectively been banned from stadiums when men are playing Since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

China’s Amazon Waterway project will dredge Peruvian rivers

China is backing a project, which plans to make the world’s mightiest river – the Amazon – a hub for permanent, faster and more-modern transportation.

Trump defends decision for Syria withdraw as Turkey launches offensive

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria – despite growing backlash here in Washington.

Turkey moves ground troops across border into Syria

Explosions roared across the Turkish-Syrian border, creating clouds of smoke as Turkey officially launched the so-called “Operation Peace Spring,” which was announced by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday.

Ecuador’s political crisis shows no signs of ending

Ecuadorians continue to vent their anger with the government over the fuel subsidies that were ended as part of austerity measures agreed to for an IMF loan for the economically depressed nation. A general strike began on the sixth day of nationwide protests and threaten to spread.

China forges deeper ties with Latin America amid trade war

At a time when the trade war between Beijing and Washington is rippling across the world economy, China has been working to strengthen its economic ties with Latin America.

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria

Turkey launched a military operation Wednesday against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria after U.S. forces pulled back from the area, with a series of airstrikes hitting a town on Syria’s northern border.

Former Colombian President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe sat in court, his supporters took to the streets across the country. In Bogota’s national park, these Colombian citizens insisted on Uribe’s innocence.

White House says it will not cooperate with impeachment inquiry

The Trump administration said “NO.”

Ecuadorian president moves govt out of capital amid fuel hike protests

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno has moved his government out of the capital Quito—as anti-austerity demonstrations rage for a sixth day. The protesters are angry over Moreno’s decision to end fuel subsidies, but he accuses them of staging a coup.

Power from the East: China funds largest solar park in Latin America

More than a million solar panels located some 4,000 meters above sea level in Argentina. This is Latin America’s largest solar park – helped in large part by Chinese funding and technology.

Open streets in LA promotes greener, healthier policies

Los Angeles is the second-most-populous city in the United States… and is notorious for its traffic jams. CicLAvia is promoting greener modes of transportation to help connect different communities and create healthy habits.

Chinese-funded port expansion in Brazil to benefit both countries

A new port, constructed with China’s help in one of Brazil’s poorest states, will benefit the regional economy, while also speeding shipments of badly-needed goods to China.

US withdraws from northern Syria ahead of Turkey military operation

The Trump Administration is withdrawing U.S. troops from Northern Syria, effectively abandoning its Kurdish allies, who were instrumental in the fight against Islamic State. The move paves the way for long threatened Turkish military operation into the region.

Police look for 2 men in Kansas bar shooting that killed 4

Police look for 2 men in Kansas bar shooting that killed 4

Two men opened fire inside a bar in Kansas City, Kansas, early Sunday, killing four people and wounding five others in a shooting believed to have stemmed from an earlier dispute, police said.

2nd whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House

2nd whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House

A second whistleblower has come forward with information about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.

Canada seeks help from the US to stop migrant flow

Canada seeks help from the US to stop migrant flow

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to seek Mexico’s help to crackdown on migration at the country’s southern border, Canada is seeking U.S. assistance to stem the flow of migrants at its southern border.

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