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Canadian PM Trudeau retains power but loses majority

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 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

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

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

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.

High-level meeting in Peru takes aim at illegal wildlife trade

Peru holds first high-level conference aimed at curbing the multi-billion dollar industry of illegal wildlife trafficking.

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visits Havana

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov is in Caracas. He’s there meeting with top Venezuelan officials, including President Nicholas Maduro. Borisov is responsible for Russia’s military-industrial complex.

DPRK and US resume nuclear diplomacy with Sweden talks

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday teams from DPRK and the United States have arrived in the Swedish capital to resume discussions on Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

Increased trade with China prompts Mexicans to begin learning Mandarin

Increasing trade with China is prompting increasing numbers of Mexicans to sign up for Mandarin classes.

Texts show reactions of diplomats to Trump’s demands on Ukraine

House committee releases texts displaying Trump administration pressuring Ukraine’s government. U.S. president’s diplomats discussed efforts to force probe against political rival.

Huawei CFO’s lawyers accuse Canadian police of unlawful sharing to FBI

Under the terms of her bail arrangement, Meng must keep wearing an ankle monitor and must remain in the Vancouver area, who knows for how long.

President Trump believes impeachment inquiry will backfire on Democrats

Trump acknowledged that Democrats in the House “have the votes” to begin a formal impeachment inquiry, but said he is confident they don’t have the votes to convict in the GOP-controlled Senate.

China Now Music Festival introduces audiences to contemporary Chinese music

The musical highlight was this piece titled “From the Middle Kingdom to the Wild West.”

US-China trade war effect on American dairy farmers

China is expected to become the world’s largest market for dairy. But in the U.S., dairy farms are either closing, or drowning in debt. And, China could hold the solution.

British PM Boris Johnson brings last-ditch Brexit proposal to Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has laid out his new Brexit plan to Parliament – indicating what he says is a key compromise. But the opposition says this latest proposal is unrealistic and damaging.

Impeachment standoff getting heated between Trump and Dems

Agitated and angry, President Donald Trump squared off against House Democrats on Wednesday, packing his increasingly aggressive impeachment defense with name-calling and expletives. Quietly but just as resolutely, lawmakers expanded their inquiry, promising a broad new subpoena for documents and witnesses.

New podcast ‘Trade Geek’ finds fans trying to understand trade war

‘Trade Geek’ is a new podcast helping people understand topics affecting global trade, from tariffs to supply chains. CGTN speaks to its founder Pete Mento about how the idea came about, and its impact so far.

US-learned skills help deportees integrate back home

Illegal immigrants choosing to return to their place of birth rather than face deportation from the U.S. are putting their American-learned skills to use.

Trump lashes out at press while impeachment inquiry mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump lashing out at the fast-moving impeachment inquiry — taking aim at Adam Schiff, the Democratic Congressman leading the impeachment investigation.

UK Boris Johnson unveils final Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed what’s being described as a ‘take it or leave it’ final Brexit offer to the European Union. If it fails, it sets Britain on a path to a possibly chaotic departure from the EU without any transitional trading arrangements in place.

Peru President dissolves Congress after accusations of obstruction

With an address to the nation late on Monday, President of Peru, Martín Vizcarra dissolved congress.

UN Day of Non-Violence: Gandhi’s path of peaceful resistance

It’s the UN’s International Day of Non-Violence, which honors the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement. Gandhi pioneered the philosophy of non-violent resistance and inspired generations of leaders. Many, like him, have paid the ultimate price for their beliefs.

Rock in Rio: Chinese and Asian bands feature at seven-day music festival

It is the 19th edition of the seven-day musical smorgasbord that started in 1985. The theme this year is Asia: introducing an assortment of acts and best-selling artists to hundreds of thousands of music fans.

Controversial new research: Red meat not linked to health problems

An international panel of researchers says that eating red meat and processed meat may not be linked to health problems. It’s a dramatic U-turn in public health advice that’s alarmed many in the scientific community.

Chinese Park inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro

With the sound of drums in the air, a traditional dragon dance, a sight seen more and more often in Brazil. But this time, celebrating the inauguration of Rio de Janeiro’s first Chinese Park, a small but symbolic space located in the heart of the city.

Focus on DPRK, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria as UNGA wraps up

UN assembly of global heads of state wraps up with sharp words from the DPRK, Iran and Afghanistan.

Fmr Austrian chancellor’s party wins but needs coalition partner

Austria’s election ends with ex-chanchellor’s conservatives as the top party with a surging vote. But not enough to avoid needing coalition talks to form a majority.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo contemplates revoking controversial bill

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is contemplating revoking new sets of laws that have sent the country into a wave of riots. The rallies have killed two people so far and the government is working on reducing public tension.

Austria’s former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz poised to return to power

Austria’s 33-year-old former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his People’s Party have come out on top in elections Sunday. First projections show the center-right conservatives taking 38.4-percent of the vote. And this despite a scandal that engulfed his previous far-right allies and a no-confidence vote against him earlier this year.

Mexico City Metro marks 50th anniversary of public service

Mexico City is revving-up investment in the city’s transit system. The modernization plans come as the city celebrates 50-years of its beloved ‘Metro.’

Lowest voter turnout in 18 years in Afghanistan elections

In Afghanistan the turnout in the presidential election was the lowest in 18 years. And Afghans may be getting the results later rather than sooner.

Trump-Ukraine whistleblower could testify before Congress ‘very soon’

U.S. lawmakers could soon hear directly from the person, who filed a whistleblower complaint about a phone call between the Presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine.

United Nations site of diplomatic troubles over Iran and DPRK

Hopes of salvaging the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are fading fast at the United Nations. But there are promising signs for a breakthrough between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

US envoy to Ukraine resigns amid impeachment probe

The U.S. impeachment inquiry has produced its first American resignation. Reports say the State Department’s Special Envoy for Ukraine has quit.

Mexico cracks down on illegal migration

Mexico is living up to its promise to the U.S. by cracking down on irregular migration. It’s set up new detention and deportation centers.

Rohingya crisis takes center stage at United Nations General Assembly

The Rohingya crisis is getting an airing at the United Nations. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina blamed Myanmar for failing to take back the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have sought refuge in her country.

At least 5 dead in election day violence in Afghanistan

At least 5 dead as the Taliban carry out scores of attacks during the presidential election in Afghanistan.

Police free more than 300 men & boys held prisoner in Nigeria

Hundreds of men and boys as young as 5-years-old held prisoner in a building housing an Islamic school in Nigeria.

Austria’s snap election comes soon after scandal

Austrians go to the polls again in a snap election on Sunday. The country’s coalition government collapsed after only 17 months in power following a secret video scandal and the loss of a vote of confidence for Europe’s youngest chancellor.

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