The Purple Month is principally a religious festival but little of significance happens in Peru without food being at the heart of it. In the case of the Lord of the Miracles procession, the snack of choice is a Peruvian sweet known as Turrón de Doña Pepa.
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Iran is again reducing its commitment under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers – doubling the number of its advanced centrifuges for enriching uranium. Iran says the move is a direct result of the U.S. withdrawal from the deal last year.
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Thousands of visitors pour into Havana for the 37th International Trade Fair.
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A Brazilian food company is taking advantage of this month’s China International Import Expo to offer its popular snacks — Brazil cheese bread — to one of the world’s largest markets.
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The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. says believes Beijing and Washington will reach a trade agreement. He made the comments at a major conference on U.S.-China economic relations.
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Every year, thousands gather in Peru’s capital for the Lord of Miracles processions, one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the world.
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The Paris agreement was negotiated in 2015 and took effect the following year. Chinese President Xi Jinping and then U.S. President Barack Obama led efforts to bring nearly every country in the world into the agreement.
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China is one of Cuba’s largest trading partners. And, their bilateral trade relations have been growing over the years to include more sharing of modern technologies. One firm, BioCubaFarma, is hoping to expand its cutting edge technology in China
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An interactive museum dedicated to social media content has opened in Mexico. And it’s perfect for those working on their selfie game.
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After a weekend of violence in Hong Kong, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has been summoned to Beijing.
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November 2 is Day of the Dead in Mexico, and hundreds of thousands of people are spending the day in cemeteries. Mexicans take food and drinks and pass the time with their dearly departed.
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Violence flared in anti-government protests in Hong Kong again this weekend, as protesters attacked the offices of China’s official Xinhua news agency building.
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On Day of the Dead, Mexicans believe their dead loved ones return on Nov 1 and 2 to spend some time with the living.
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Activists in the U.S. fight to rid an ultra-secure federal prison of procedures damaging to the mental health of inmates.
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On Oct. 27, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to the world that American forces had killed ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Just two days later, another declaration by Trump: this time claiming to have killed his likely successor.
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Lawmakers voted to set the rules for how they will run an inquiry that could put Trump on trial in the Senate.
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Emergency teams close monitoring of the situation and swift response on the ground has so far been effective in avoiding any casualties and preventing larger-scale devastation.
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New York has had a record number of deaths this year and city leaders have just passed a new bill that will hopefully make its streets safer for cyclists.
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Mexicans are getting ready to celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead.’ It comes one day after Halloween and is an ancient Mesoamerican holiday that remembers friends and family who have died.
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The idea that everyone should be given a basic income to survive is gaining more attention – especially given one of the U.S. presidential candidates – Andrew Yang – is throwing his weight behind the cause.
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In a symbolic move, on Tuesday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially recognize the killings of Armenians during World War One as “genocide”.
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Some believe stem cell therapy is a promising tool to treat and potentially cure a number of health conditions. But government agencies and the World Health Organization have issued warnings about the controversial treatment. Even so, some patients are willing to take the risk.
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The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on holding public hearings and is indicating they think they have enough evidence to recommend removing Trump from office.
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Another day of rolling blackouts and evacuations across California. Fierce wildfires continue to burn, fueled by strong, hot winds. And while crews are keeping pace containing flames in the northern and southern parts of the state.
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U.S. lawmakers have accused Boeing’s Chief Executive of overseeing a cover-up in safety flaws that led to two fatal crashes.
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Turkey says if the withdrawal is completed successfully and the offensive ends they will do their best to return people to their homes.
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It’s been a year since 11 people were shot dead at a U.S synagogue. And hate crimes fueled by far-right ideology are on the rise, according to a coalition set up to find solutions to stop these tragedies.
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Tourism is one of the sectors suffering the most in Hong Kong. To help ease the economic impact, the government has announced $12,000,000 in subsidies to travel agencies.
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The elusive commander of ISIL, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a raid by U.S. special forces in Syria.
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Turkey is warning Kurdish fighters in the border area with Syria to leave now or face consequences.
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Alberto Fernandez will be the next president of Argentina and former President Cristina Fernandez vice president. Fernandez will face soaring inflation and a currency crisis when he takes office in December.
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Elusive and destructive, the commander of the Islamic State who evaded capture for years is now dead.
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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed in a national address on Sunday morning that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a raid in northern Syria. CGTN’s Toby Muse has more. Trump said that al-Baghdadi’s death was a lesson to terrorists across the planet. […]
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Ongoing trade conflicts around the world are forcing businesses to adapt rapidly.
In Mexico’s shoe-making capital, footwear manufacturers are stepping up efforts to remain competitive.
California has been battling two major wildfires at opposite ends of the state. The larger Kincade fire in the northern Sonoma County has already burnt over 10 thousand hectares, while the smaller Tick fire in the south has been threatening residential areas outside of Los Angeles county.
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The impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump rolls on Saturday with testimony from Phil Reeker, acting Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. Phil Reeker will testify as to whether he saw evidence of a quid pro quo, whether President Donald Trump demanded Ukraine investigate his […]
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Residents in California prepare for an anxious weekend as gusty winds raise the fire threat and officials cut the power to 2 million customers to help curb the threat.
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A bountiful corn harvest drives prices down even further for U.S. farmers hammered by the trade war with China.
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For the first time, Miss Grand International will choose its new beauty queen in Latin America. The contest is in Venezuela, at a time when the country is in a deep economic, social, and political crisis — which has caused some controversy.
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A musical group in Venezuela is using the language of hip-hop to bring about social change. Its members met in prison and now they’re singing about the value of freedom and a second chance.
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The world of finance expected 2019 to be a big year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States. But technology companies, like Uber and Lyft, failed to impress and other companies have shelved their plans to go public. CGTN’s Nick Harper finds out why.
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Candidates fear for their safety as Colombia prepares for Sunday’s local elections.
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Indonesian investigators held a briefing for the family members of the victim of Lion Air flight 610. According to family members who attended the briefing, a mechanical flaw was attributed as one of the main factors of the crash.
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touring Asia, as he eyes up several trade deals for Latin America’s largest economy.
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Justin Trudeau is narrowly set to retain power after Canada’s general election. His Liberal Party has won the most seats in Parliament. But Trudeau will now lead a “minority” government.
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A cease-fire deal signed between between Turkey and the U-S. is now over. That pause required Syrian Kurdish YPG forces to withdraw from an agreed “border” area.
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Bolivian president Evo Morales is facing accusations of electoral fraud. The official count from the presidential poll gave him enough of a lead to avoid a run-off, revising earlier results which showed a much tighter margin.
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Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera has promised what he calls a “new social contract” with citizens after days of violent protests that left 15 people dead and more than a thousand arrests.
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Preliminary results in Bolivia’s presidential election indicate it should go to a run-off vote, but the incumbent president Evo Morales has already claimed victory.
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Crews searched Monday through the rubble of homes and businesses torn apart by a tornado that ripped through the Dallas area the night before, and one person was killed by a falling tree in Arkansas as the storms moved to the northeast. Around 65,000 people in Dallas have been affected by electric problems, and shelter is expecting to be opened soon.
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