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World’s largest motor show takes the stage in Frankfurt

Brazil experiments with giving prisoners their keys

Brazil’s prisons are notorious for overcrowding and violence. Now one facility is trying a new and rather novel approach. Officials are giving the keys to the prisoners.

Iran’s seizure of UK tanker in Gulf seen as escalation

Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker Friday and briefly detained a second vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions in the strategic waterway that has become a flashpoint between Tehran and the West.

Tensions flare in Persian Gulf after drone shot down and tanker seized

Tensions are growing over the free flow of traffic through a critical oil shipping route. President Donald Trump says a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran seized a foreign tanker and its crew just off its shores.

US federal judge denies bail for financier Jeffrey Epstein

Advocates for survivors of sex trafficking and abuse said Epstein needed to be treated like any less- wealthy person charged with such crimes.

Christensen avoids death penalty in murder of Chinese student Yingying Zhang

A man convicted of slaying a visiting Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang dropped his head in court when he heard that his own life would be spared.

Turkey removed from F-35 program after buying Russian missiles

Despite the U.S. actions – Turkey continues to accept deliveries of the S-400s from Russia. It will now be up to President Trump decide whether to impose or delay potential sanctions.

Elon Musk venture “Neuralink” puts implants in human brain

Elon Musk is taking on what may be the REAL final frontier: combining man and machine with a new technology dubbed “Neuralink”. The new brain implants would allow data to be transmitted between humans and computers.

Acapulco divers drive tourism through risky careers

Mexico’s beach resort of Acapulco is living through one of the most violent periods in the region’s history. Yet for tourists, there’s one group of people who risk their lives daily for decades.

US museum trains apprentices to preserve Asian artwork

Preserving ancient artwork is an art form itself. Now, museums in the U.S. are making an effort to conserve Asian collections by training apprentices.

Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen voted first female European Commission President

Former German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen made history on Tuesday by becoming the European Commission’s first ever female president.

US House votes to condemn President Trump’s racist remarks

The U.S. House of Representatives condemns the president’s remarks targeting four lawmakers of color. Four of his Trump’s party back it but he denies being racist.

Orchestra offers Mexican youth alternative to violence

In Mexico violence and poverty are leading many of the youth to join drug cartels. And political leaders are challenged to offer alternatives to gang membership.

Foreign Ministers to discuss implementation of EU free trade deal at MERCOSUR Summit

MERCOSUR, the South American trading bloc, has finally signed a free-trade deal with the European Union. The deal was being negotiated for 20 years and will create a market for nearly 800 million people.

Ready to take a polar plunge? Cryotherapy offers relief with below-freezing temperatures

It may look like a steam bath, but the temperature in one chamber dips to negative 100 degrees Celsius.

Trump not backing down from racist tweets despite blistering criticism

Four U-S Congresswomen have a message for President Trump: this country “belongs to everyone.” The comment follows the President’s tweets and comments targeting them and amid growing division on immigration and race.

Chinese-built trains on first public run through Cuba

Cuba opens to the public a new train built by China. Part of revamp of island’s rail system that’s been deteriorating.

Retired teachers make books more accessible with a library-on-wheels

Retired teachers in Mexico have made it their mission to educate children in marginalized communities with a library on wheels.

Nationwide deportation raids worry U.S. immigrant communities

Across the U.S., authorities have begun conducting raids targeting undocumented immigrants. Iin some cities, including Chicago, the move has caused anger and resistance.

New York Asian Film Festival opens with large array of Chinese films

The New York Asian Film Festival is drawing big crowds at the world famous Lincoln Center arts complex. This year, it’s featuring more Chinese movies than ever.

Russia begins releasing whales meant for aquariums

Russia has started shutting down what environmentalists labeled, a whale jail. The sea creatures were headed for aquariums but public outcry led President Vladimir Putin to stop it.

UNSC in Colombia to examine challenges of FARC peace deal

A UN Security Council delegation visits Colombia for firsthand look at challenges of peace process. Since a deal was reached in 2016, there have been the killings of former FARC members.

UK sends second warship to region to protect its oil tankers

The UK is beefing up its military presence in the Persian Gulf. A second warship is now heading there, following a confrontation at sea between Iranian boats and a British oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.

Nationwide immigration raids in US scheduled for Sunday

The Trump administration said that there are 1 million deportation orders that have been issued in the U.S. that haven’t been enforced.

Huge boost for plan to cut pension benefits in Brazil

Plans to cut pension benefits in Brazil receive a huge boost when the lower house of congress approves the constitutional amendment needed to make the changes.

New UN report challenges notions of where poor live

A staggering 1.3 billion people across 101 developing nations are extremely poor, according to a new report from the United Nations. Half are under 18-years-old, and one-third are children.

Tensions with Tehran escalate as UK’s oil tankers threatened by Iranian boats

Tensions have been running high between the UK and Iran since British forces seized an Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.

Heavy rain damage expected to continue in parts of China

Heavy rain has been causing a lot of damage in Hunan Province, China.

New births still down in China, after implementation of two-child policy

The impact of China’s two-child policy is still to be seen.

IAEA meeting still can’t ease the tension between Iran and US

The IAEA meeting hasn’t brought any good news.

UK Ambassador to US resigns over leaked memos controversy

British Prime Minister Theresa May, who recently welcomed Trump to London, expressed support for Darroch as should stress the need for a leak inquiry.

Crowds gather in New York to celebrate triumphant USWNT World Cup champions

A lot of people are prasing not only what U.S. women’s national soccer team has achieved but also their effort on contributing to gender equality.

South Korean president says Japan export curbs could be prolonged

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in is meeting with the heads of South Korea’s biggest conglomerates and business associations on Wednesday.

Parents testify in killing of Chinese scholar in Illinois

An emotional day in the Brendt Christensen trial in Peoria in the U.S. state of Illinois. The family of Zhang Yingying has been testifying during the death penalty phase.

China’s Wang Yi strengthening ties with Poland on European trip

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minster Wang Yi is in Slovakia after just wrapping up a two-day official visit to Poland. In Warsaw, he met with the country’s top leaders in an effort to build bilateral relations.

Firefighters learn new, sophisticated techniques to combat summer wildfires

Summer’s scorching temperatures mean wildfires. Blazes are already burning through the landscape in Canada, Europe and several U.S. states.

Turkish purchase of Russian defense system put US at odds

The Trump administration fuming as Turkey prepares to receive its first shipment of a missile defense system from Russia. Washington has threatened Ankara with sanctions over the multibillion-dollar deal.

Video rental shop makes a comeback in US

Video rentals may be a thing of the past but they are coming back to the future. Movie fanatics in the US city of Baltimore are reliving the nostalgia of browsing films the retro way by reviving their local video store.

Sentencing begins in killing of Chinese scholar in Illinois

Sentencing has begun in the Brendt Christensen trial in the U.S. state of Illinois. Christensen was found guilty by a jury two weeks ago for the kidnapping and death of Chinese scholar Zhang Yingying back in 2017.

Indomitable US Women’s team look to make history off the field in pay battle

The U.S Women’s football team made sports history on Sunday after winning their fourth World Cup. But they now face a battle for legal history: winning equal pay with their male counterparts.

Tehran ups its uranium-enriched levels, refusing to cave to sanctions pressure

Tehran raised tensions by upping its uranium-enrichment levels beyond the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal. The move was expected in response to crippling U-S sanctions. But, it’s unclear how European powers – still in the nuclear pact – will respond.

Prison Parenthood: More women are having children in Mexican prisons

More and more women are going to prison in Mexico, especially for crimes involving drugs.
Now, an increasing number are having children there.
As CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock discovered, prison parenthood can make life behind bars a bit easier.

Jobs, tax cuts are key issues as voters head to polls in Greece

Economic recovery is the key issue for voters in Greece as they head to the polls for their sixth general election since 2008.

Detained Iranian oil tanker raises stakes in Europe

A court in the British colony of Gibraltar has ordered a seized Iranian oil tanker to be detained for an additional two weeks. British forces boarded the super tanker Thursday on suspicion it was en route to Syria delivering Iranian oil, in violation of EU sanctions.

NATO: Time running out to save Russia-US INF treaty

A 30-year-old nuclear arms agreement between the U.S. and Russia appears in jeopardy after negotiators in Brussels failed to resolve a dispute over a new Russian missile.

Mexican police revolt against plans to join newly-formed National Guard

In Mexico, hundreds of Federal Police officers agreed to lift their blockades of highways in and around Mexico City. They’ve been protesting their transfers to Mexico’s newly-created National Guard.

Businesses in US, China both coping with impact of current tariffs

While China and the U.S. have agreed to re-start talks aimed at resolving their trade war, businesses in both countries are already coping with the impact of current tariffs and planning for what appears to be a very murky future.

Military parade plan for national holiday deepens US divisions

Plan for military parade widens partisan divide as the U.S. prepares to celebrate its national birthday.

New study finds ‘acute and worsening crisis’ at US detention facilities

A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s internal oversight office paints a picture of border facilities in a, quote, “acute and worsening crisis.”

EU leaders agree on who will lead them into the future

After marathon discussions, EU leaders agreed on who will lead them into the future. Two men and two women were nominated for the four top jobs.

AMLOFEST: Thousands turnout to see Mexico’s President in the country’s capital

It’s being called AMLOFEST.

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