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Canadian PM Trudeau retains power but loses majority

Animal rights groups criticizing killing of pigs in effort to fight swine fever

Animal rights groups criticize killing of pigs in effort to fight swine fever

Animal rights activists accuse firms hired to cull pigs of using techniques that are cruel to the animals, and may actually spread the virus, as South Korea works to contain an outbreak of swine fever.

Comic strip exhibition celebrates icons and heroes time forgot

A new exhibition celebrating 120 years of comic strip heroes has resurrected those who became victims of prejudice.

Wang Yi addresses UN on China’s developments since founding

China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi used his address at the United Nations General Assembly to highlight China’s remarkable development since the founding of the People’s Republic 70 years ago. Without mentioning the United States by name, Wang said China would not be threatened.

Underwater rugby kicks off in Mexico City

In Mexico, a country more interested in football, there’s a growing sport that most traditional rugger fans have never heard of: underwater rugby.

Unemployment a leading issue in Afghanistan’s tense election

Afghanistan’s long-delayed presidential election is expected to get underway on Saturday despite threats from the Taliban to disrupt it by attacking polling stations.

Seized British oil tanker released by Iran

Iran seized the tanker on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes.

VIDEO: Wang Yi addresses the 74th UN General Assembly

In his speech before the UN, Wang Yi addressed the urgency of climate action, the importance of respecting global cooperation, and how unilateralism and protectionism “are posing major threats to the international order.”

Wang Yi addresses security council meeting on Africa

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with representatives from more than a dozen countries. He discussed China’s solution to resolving global issues.

US and Iran hold dueling press events at UN General Assembly

At the United Nations General assembly Iran and the United States hold dueling press conferences. It took place as the UN held a special session on the elimination of nuclear weapons.

US troops, air defense systems deploy to Saudi Arabia

Military commanders and defense leaders have been working since last week to iron out what military aid to send to the region in response to what U.S. officials say was a brazen and unprecedented cruise missile and drone attack by Iran on Saudi oil.

Key players in the US impeachment inquiry explained

The inquiry into whether U.S. President Donald Trump abused power to solicit foreign help to discredit a potential adversary in the 2020 presidential election involves a large cast of players. A look at those key figures and how they are all connected.

Whistleblower complaint says Trump abused power

Read the whistleblower complaint at the center of an impeachment inquiry on President Donald Trump. It alleges Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s U.S. election.

Trump promises transparency in call at heart of impeachment inquiry

Trump tells reporters he will reveal details of his dealings with Ukraine’s president in a telephone call at the heart of an impeachment inquiry, but called on his political opponents to be transparent too.

US claims victory over international postage reform

The UN says nearly 150 years of international cooperation for sending and receiving mail has been saved – but only after agreeing to U.S. demands for reform.

Impeaching the US President: How does it work?

Impeachment is the filing of charges. not the removal from office. There’s actually a long process from when a U.S. president is impeached before he’s possibly forced from office, and no Congress has never successfully removed a sitting president. A look at how it works.

Return to Iran nuclear deal talks unlikely at UN General Assembly

Efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal are in trouble at the United Nations General Assembly. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in his address called on the U.S. rejoin the deal and remove sanctions.

CROSSING BORDERS: Human side of illegal immigration -the children

The human side of illegal immigration – from Mexico to the U.S.- through the eyes of their U.S.-born children. A Mexican family separated for 20 years – allowed to reunite, for a short time, as part of a U-S migrant reunion program.

Venezuelan economic crisis impacts consumer choices

With Venezuela gripped by hyperinflation, buying food and medicine is a struggle for the country’s citizens.

Climate panel: ‘We’re all in big trouble’

“The oceans and the icy parts of the world are in big trouble, and that means we’re all in big trouble, too,” said one of the report’s lead authors, Michael Oppenheimer, professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton University.

British lawmakers spar with government after suspension

British lawmakers returned to the House of Commons on Wednesday, venting their pent-up anger over Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s failed attempt to suspend Parliament and warning that democracy itself is under threat from the government.

Trump prodded Ukraine leader on Biden claims

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to an unclassified official account of the a phone call released Wednesday.

Italian doctor helps amputees get on their feet in Afghanistan

For almost thirty years Italian physiotherapist Dr. Alberto Cairo has been overseen rehabilitation efforts for amputees at seven orthopedic clinics spread across Afghanistan.

UK’s highest court says PM acted illegally when shutting down Parliament

Britain’s highest court dealt a blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The justices unanimously ruled Johnson’s decision to shut down parliament in the run-up to Brexit was unlawful.

Crossing Borders: Mexican family reunited in US-the daughter’s perspective

A Mexican family separated for 20 years – allowed to reunite, for a short time, as part of a U.S. migrant reunion program. In part two, we hear more from the daughter, whose illegal journey to the U-S still worries her.

Pelosi announces official impeachment inquiry

Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker’s office at the Capitol saying “no one is above the law.”

At UN, Trump attacks globalism, urges pressure on Iran

President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran’s “bloodlust” and rising aggression.

Crossing Borders: One Mexican family reunited temporarily

In the first part of our series examining the human side of illegal immigration in the United States, we follow a Mexican family separated for years, then allowed to reunite.

UN convenes day-long climate action summit

Climate protestors brought the streets of the U.S. capital to a standstill Monday—one of the civil disruptions aimed at world leaders in New York attending the UN Climate Action Summit—“action” because, so far, there hasn’t been enough to stave off a climate catastrophe.

150,000 British travelers stranded in Thomas Cook bankruptcy

Britain mounts its largest peaceful repatriation ever in working to bring 150,000 stranded travelers home after travel industry giant Thomas Cook declares bankruptcy.

World Anti-Doping Agency to make decision in doping case

For years now, athletes in Russia have lived under a dark cloud of doping cases at the professional level. This week, two world bodies will make important decisions that determine future inclusion of Russia in international sporting events.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou appears in Canadian courtroom

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived at a Canadian courtroom on Monday along with her lawyers to press for more details surrounding her arrest at Vancouver’s airport nearly 10 months ago.

Guterres wants ‘concrete commitments’ ahead of UN Climate Action Summit

Despite major strides made towards an international, multilateral agreement to combat global warming, this fight is still a race against time. CGTN U.N. correspondent Liling Tan takes a look at the state of the planet, and efforts to save it.

United Nations faces list of issues ahead of General Assembly

As world leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, a handful of pressing issues, including climate change, faces them.

Protesting climate change in New York, masses gather in global strike epicenter

Millions of activists in over 150 countries participated in a global climate strike. Their calling on their governments to follow through on their commitments made at the Paris Climate Agreement.

Mexico City Ecoducto key in cleaning city air

It’s called the Ecoducto, and is engineered to collect and clean water.

Immigrant-run radio station helps migrants adjust to changing US political climate

Immigrants found radio station to help migrants in the U.S. cope with the changing political climate.

Fashion weaving the way for peace in Colombia

Can victims of war and the combatants they once feared, work together? That question was answered at a Bogota fashion show this week.

US opens criminal probe into vaping illnesses

Many of the illnesses across the U.S. have been linked to those who use e-cigarettes to vape THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.

China releases 10,000 tons of pork reserves to boost supply

China has released 10,000 tons of pork from its strategic reserves to help boost supply, as it prepares for the National Day holiday. The price of pork has been on the rise, with an epidemic of African Swine Fever threatening the world’s largest herds of hogs.

Saudi Arabia displays evidence blaming Iran for attack

New developments and accusations following the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations. The Saudis say the weapons involved were Iranian. United States President Trump sent his top diplomat to the region and said tougher sanctions against Iran are coming.

Venezuelan professional turns to goat farming to support family and stay in country

Silio Sanchez wakes up every morning to the simple sounds of rural life. Three years ago, he decided to put aside his coat, tie and law books several days a week.

Russian President Putin meets with Chinese Premier Li at the Kremlin

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang wrapped up a three-day visit to Russia. He met President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to discuss boosting trade between the two neighbors.

China and Russia reach trade deals during summit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who’s on a three-day trip to Russia, met Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday in Saint Petersburg. The two heads of government discussed expanding mutual trade, energy, and scientific collaboration.

Israel Elections: Benny Gantz challenges Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel voted on Tuesday and exit poll results show a race too close to call.

Two Taliban suicide bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens

Dozens of people were killed in Afghanistan in two suicide bombings claimed by the Taliban. The first blew up at a presidential election rally – killing at least 26 people. A second – at an army base in Kabul – killed at least 22, including civilians.

Iran’s Supreme Leader rules out talks with US, unless sanctions lifted

Trump withdrew the U.S. from that deal last year despite Iran remaining in compliance with the agreement. After the U.S. pulled out and re-imposed sanctions, Tehran breached the deal’s nuclear enrichment limits twice

Harmful Algal Blooms shut down New Jersey’s biggest lake to swimming for most of summer

In the warm months, Lake Hopatcong, in the state of New Jersey is usually bustling with swimmers and boaters. Not this summer.

Fallout grows as Iran blamed for attacks on Saudi oil facilities

The fallout is growing from this weekend’s attack on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
The United States and Saudi Arabia accuse Iran of orchestrating the strikes, something Tehran denies. It’s caused the biggest surge in crude oil prices since the Gulf War in 1991.

Leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia meet on Syria crisis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani came together – once again – to discuss strategies for a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

Hong Kong gripped by protests for 15th weekend

Hong Kong has now witnessed 15 weekends of illegal protests against the government. What started as peaceful rallies, descended into violence again, as demonstrators vandalized entrances to train station and blocked roads.

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