CGTN AmericaGreece welcomed to new 17 + 1 coalition
The 16 plus-one-group is now 17-plus-one. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has wrapped up his meeting with leaders of central and east European countries.
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Trump administration unveils plan to boost 5G deployment
The U.S. is trying to win the global race in 5G supremacy as it announced a new initiative to boost the deployment of 5G networks across the United States
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Trump administration pushes plans for Space Force despite criticism
For more than 70 years, the US military has consisted of five branches. But if the Trump Administration has its way, a sixth arm will be created: the US Space Force. Others in government have pushed back against the idea, bBut the administration is sticking to its guns.
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IMF downgrades economic growth, warns over continued Brexit uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund has warned about continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit, despite a deal to extend negotiations. The future of the U.K.’s relationship with the European Union was one reason the IMF has downgraded global economic growth this week. But if the extension brought relief, […]
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Moon pushes for third Kim-Trump summit
President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea visited the White House Thursday, hoping to revive stalled talks between the U.S. and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea over nuclear disarmament. Those negotiations broke down in February when President Donald Trump walked away from a meeting […]
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The rise and fall of a petro state: the story of Venezuela’s economy
The story of Venezuela’s economic rise and fall is one that is all too familiar for petro states.
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India Elections: The biggest exercise in democracy ever starts Thursday
India’s general election kicks off Thursday. The multi-phase process lasts more than five weeks and is the world’s biggest exercise in democracy.
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Both parties claim victory in Israel election
No absolute winner in Israel as a closely watched general election is too close to call. Early exit polls showed both contenders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz ahead at different points.
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Colombia commemorates 8.8 million victims of armed conflict
Since 2011, Colombia has marked April 9th as its National Day to Commemorate Victims of the Armed Conflict. The largest rebel group – the FARC – signed a peace deal with the government over two years ago, but victims say the battle is far from over.
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Trump, Egyptian President hold bilateral meeting at White House
The visit comes amid growing concerns in Washington over closer Egyptian ties with Russia, including major arms purchases from Moscow.
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