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Fatalities mount as climbing season in Nepal draws to a close

Marvel prepares for Asian American movie franchise

Marvel is to release its first predominantly Asian superhero film. Shang Chi will be based on the comic character. While an Asian actor will have the leading role the studio is also hiring Asian Americans to produce it.

Brazilians working odd jobs to survive amid record unemployment

Brazil’s employment rate is refusing to go down. And the consequence is a record of unemployed people, according to a recent government survey. More and more citizens are taking on odd jobs to survive.

Cuba decries US allowing lawsuits over confiscated property

Cuba’s government is protesting the United States’ decision to allow lawsuits against companies that use property seized from Americans following Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution.

READ: The full Mueller report

The full report by Robert Mueller on the investigation of interference into U.S. elections by Russia can be found here.

Attorney General William Barr Holds Press Conference To Discuss Release Of Mueller Report

READ: Full remarks by US Attorney General on release of Special Counsel report

Read the full remarks by U.S. Attorney General William Barr on release of Special Counsel report by Robert Mueller.

Mueller report released by US Attorney General William Barr

Barr releases redacted version of Mueller report amidst tension with lawmakers

After nearly two years of waiting, America is getting some Trump-Russia answers straight from Robert Mueller. But first: Another declaration of “no collusion” by President Donald Trump’s attorney general.

Plans underway to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral amid outpouring of global support

Support is pouring in from around the world following the fire that devastated the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Trump Administration to allow lawsuits for property seized by Cuba

The United States is reversing course on Cuba, announcing a series of measures escalating tensions with Havana. National Security Adviser John Bolton outlined policy changes in the most dramatic tightening of the U.S. embargo on Cuba in decades.

Former Peru President Alan Garcia takes his own life after police arrive to arrest him

Three days of national mourning are underway in Peru – after former president Alan Garcia took his own life.

DPRK leader supervises test-fire of new tactical guided weapon: KCNA

Kim’s supervision of the weapon test came after he suggested a year-end deadline for denuclearization negotiations with the U.S. following the breakdown of his February summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Living in Limbo: Undocumented immigrants stuck in backlogged US court system

The Trump administration says it might send illegal immigrants to so-called “sanctuary cities” in the United States. It’s a controversial proposal to relieve overcrowding at detention centers along the US-Mexico border. But another immigrant backlog is getting a lot less attention – this one in the courts.

Former pilot and aviation expert Mark Weiss explains the Boeing 737 crashes

Retired airline pilot and aviation expert Mark Weiss explains the recent crashes of two 737 Boeing airplanes including what the pilots likely experienced moment by moment and whether the FAA is responsible.

French President promises to rebuild fire-ravaged Notre Dame in 5 years

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is in recovery mode after a devastating fire. French President Emmanuel Macron promises to rebuild Notre Dame in 5 years as more than 700 million Euros have come in from donors all over the world.

Indonesian presidency and more than 20K seats contested on polling day

It’s an election unprecedented in magnitude. Indonesians head to the polls Wednesday to pick a new president and thousands of other leaders.

Closure threat causes backup along Mexico-US border

It’s a long wait for truckers trying to get goods across the border between the United States and Mexico. Wait times soared after the U.S. President threatened a border shutdown.

Report says Great Lakes region warming faster than rest of US

The implications for the Great Lakes region are potentially devastating.

Protesters block central London streets to demand action on climate change

Thousands of demonstrators shut down traffic in central London to demand urgent action on climate change.

Fire devastates Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Flames burst through the roof of the centuries-old cathedral and quickly engulfed the spire, which collapsed.

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Savage weather slams southeastern United States

Savage weather is slamming several states across the U.S. South, leaving death and destruction in its wake. At least three people were killed when falling trees fell on them.

Copa America 2020 to be split between Colombia, Argentina

The 2020 edition of South America’s football championship, Copa America, will be split between Colombia and Argentina, a decision that is making many unhappy.

Philadelphia becomes first major US city to ban cashless stores

A growing number of businesses say they prefer the efficiency and safety of cashless transactions. But in the US, some cities are pushing back saying cashless stores unintentionally discriminate. Philadelphia has taken the lead in this backlash. CGTN’s

Champion Mexican swimmer struggles to find funding to compete

Differently-abled swimmer in Mexico struggles to find funding to compete, despite winning dozens of medals.

Greece 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.

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

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flooding hits Rio de Janeiro, several people killed

Flash flooding in Rio de Janeiro have led to eight deaths as a state of emergency was declared. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has more.

Turkey and Russia step up military ties, despite increasing US concerns

Turkey and Russia are stepping up trade and military ties. But, it’s Turkey’s purchase of a Russian air-defense system that has triggered a strong objection from the U-S and its NATO allies.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang travels to EU Summit in Brussels

Trade between China and EU averages over a billion dollars each day. That robust relationship is one of the key issues as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends the annual EU-China Summit in Brussels this week.

Scientists scramble to keep up with earth’s changing magnetic North Pole

Pilots, sailors and military navigators all rely on the magnetic North Pole to help orient them but what happens when the Earth’s magnetic lines shift?

Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns, read her resignation letter

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced her resignation today. U.S. President Donald Trump announces that he has named Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan the Acting Secretary of DHS.

Chile’s electric buses lead the way to a green future for Latin America

Chile just rolled out 100 electric buses into its capital city. Take a look at these images of the new green squadron in Santiago.

Guaido calls for national ‘Operation Freedom’ protests

Rival protests filled the streets of Venezuela’s capital. Self-declared, interim president Juan Guaido has called for national demonstrations to put pressure on the Maduro government.

Musician raps in Mayan to raise awareness on preserving ancient language

Mexico’s indigenous Maya culture traces back thousands of years but a modern art form is now being used to help preserve the native language.

New evacuations ordered in Iran over heavy rain and fresh flood fears

Iranian authorities are evacuating towns as heavy rains batter the western half of the country in a series of deadly floods. CGTN’s Toby Muse reports

BY DESIGN: Guto Indio da Costa shapes Brazilian design

Brazil is known for its natural beauty but it’s also famous for producing creative people. Winner of some of the most important design awards in the world is Rio de Janeiro-born Luis Augusto “Guto” Indio da Costa.

US county declares emergency over measles outbreak

A suburban New York county declares a state of emergency as it struggles to curb a measles outbreak.

Murals celebrate Chinese influence in Mexican border town

A Mexican border town uses walls as a canvas for murals celebrating the contributions immigrants, especially those from China, have made to its culture.

Facility works with donated corpses to learn more human life

Facility works with donated corpses to learn more about human life

One facility in Colorado is called the “Body Farm” and scientists there seek to learn more about human life through the dead.

NATO struggles to maintain united front amid Russia tensions

While NATO calls for unity, there are divisions.

Former Malaysian PM Najib goes to trial over corruption charges

The corruption trial former prime minister Najib Razak is underway. He has plead ‘not guilty’ to stealing millions of dollars from a state investment fund. Prosecutors say he laundered the money through banks in the US to finance Hollywood films, buy hotels and artwork.

NATO leader greets US Congress for 70th Anniversary

The head of NATO has made an historic address to U.S lawmakers to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the military alliance.

Optimism surrounds ninth round of US, China trade talks

China and the U.S. take steps toward ending their months-long trade dispute.

New Sharia Law measures in Brunei include stoning and amputation as punishment

In Brunei, harsh new criminal laws are now in effect.They make gay sex and adultery offenses – punishable by stoning.The new measures are revisions to the country’s Sharia law. CGTN’s Giles Gibson reports.

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