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UAE foreign minister: State actor behind attacks on oil tankers

Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

Former US Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

In an online video, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made it official: He’s running for the White House, and Trump has something to say about it.

Russia & DPRK promise joint solution to nuclear challenges on Korean Peninsula

A promise to strengthen ties, and to find a joint solution to Korean Peninsula nuclear challenges, pledges made by Russian President Putin and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s leader Kim at their summit in Vladivostok.

Survivors of the Sri Lanka terror attack share their harrowing stories

As survivors try to piece their lives back together, their grief is turning in to rage.

‘When Africa Meets You’: The first film collaboration between China and Zimbabwe

‘Where Africa Meets You’ is the first film collaboration between China and Zimbabwe. It was shot in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, and features local talent as well as Chinese actors. Here’s a look at the film that promises a new perspective on Africa.

Mexico detains 371 Central American migrants travelling to the US

Mexico just carried out its single biggest raid on Central American migrants.

Egypt voters approve constitutional changes, more power to president

A sweeping 88.8 percent has brought victory for the Yes voters in Egypt’s referendum

Myanmar journalists spend 500 days in jail after Rohingya reporting

Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have now spent 500 days in prison in Myanmar. The country’s Supreme Court rejected their appeal, prompting new calls for their release.

Cuba draws on global artists for Biennial show

This month Cuba is hosting the 13th Havana Biennial. It’s the country’s most important art festival, drawing artists from around the world.

Sri Lanka reveals new details about the Easter Sunday suicide bombers

Security remains tight in Sri Lanka as officials search for those involved in the Easter Sunday bombing attacks that have killed at least 359 people and wounded 500 more.

Reporter’s Notebook: A deep dive into the world’s oceans

CGTN’s Frances Kuo recently participated in a four-day fellowship by the National Press Foundation and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California. Here’s what she learned.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of first meeting with Putin

The first summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un gets underway on Thursday.

Retiring in the Red: Over 20 percent of Brazilian retirees still work

Brazil has one of the world’s most generous pension programs, but it offers only limited benefits to low-income workers. That forces many of them to keep on working after retirement just to make ends meet, and the government’s proposed pension reforms could put them even more in the red.

Polling station for sole voter in India’s third phase of elections

India completed the third phase of its general election on Tuesday, April 23. Prime Minister Narendre Modi cast his ballots in his home state of Gujarat, as a polling station was set up for a sole voter in the Gir Forest.

UN Security Council passes resolution to end rape as a weapon of war

The U.N. Security Council has passed a resolution on combatting rape as a weapon of war. The resolution was watered-down after the U.S. threatened a veto. It was concerned the original text indicated “support” for abortion.

Sri Lanka’s president to replace defense heads after bombings

Sri Lankan president to restructure defense ministry and law enforcement. This comes after failure to act on intelligence that warned of suicide bombings.

U.S. Supreme Court weighs on divisive citizenship question

The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether the government can ask people if they are U.S. citizens in next year’s census. Reintroducing a question used in past surveys has pitted the Trump administration against civil rights groups. They claim the information will target immigrants, as […]

Ban the Butt campaign fights waste from cigarettes

More than five trillion cigarettes are made every year and the butts are the most littered item in the world. Scientists are examining what all those chemicals are doing to sea life.

Brazil’s scientists wary of President Bolsonaro’s budget cuts

Brazil’s president seeks government budget cuts in funding for science and tech research. Scientists warn it may weaken nation’s ability to produce innovations.

Ukrainian comic prepares to become the next president

A man who played the president on TV is now preparing to take on the role in real life, after being elected president of Ukraine by a landslide.

US to end waivers for buyers of Iranian oil

Whether Washington will follow through with its threat remains to be seen. Several of the nations that rely on Iranian oil are U.S. allies.

Why is the U.S. so concerned about Huawei?

From security concerns to fears of 5G dominance, CGTN’s Mark Niu explains why the United States is worried about Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s presence in the U.S.

Campaigners urge humans to ‘protect our species’

It’s World Earth Day, and CGTN’s Gerald Tan takes a look at some of the most pressing environmental issues affecting our planet.

Sri Lanka declares April 23 day of mourning after bombings

Sri Lanka’s president has declared April 23 a national day of mourning after deadly bombings killed least 290 people and wounded 500.

TV comic cruises to landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election

A comedian who plays Ukraine’s president on a popular TV show will now take on the role in real life, after scoring a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election.

Industry packs big tech into miniature satellites

When you think of satellites, spacecraft like Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, comes to mind. These days, the satellite industry is all about miniaturization – and so-called ‘CubeSats’ are all the rage.

US gun debate leaves effect in Mexico

U.S. gun laws are a polarizing subject in America but access to firearms in the States has effects on other countries too, particularly south of the border.

World leaders condemn Sri Lanka attacks

An Easter holiday under the sun in Sri Lanka would turn into a waking nightmare for many tourists.

The history of Earth Day

Earth Day began in the United States in 1970 as a national day to unite on causes affecting the health of the planet – and those who live on it.

Rival Libyan forces fight for control of Tripoli

Heavy clashes south of Libya’s capital.The self-declared Libyan National Army is still trying to seize Tripoli. The United Nations-backed government resisting the offensive.At least 220 have been killed.

Craft breweries catching on in Mexico

A growing number of craft breweries in Mexico are starting to challenge the market share of large scale domestically produced beer.

UN Chinese Language Day: What it takes to learn Chinese

April 20th is UN Chinese Language Day, which aims to celebrate cultural diversity. It’s a fitting theme here in the United States, where more and more people are trying their hand at Mandarin – including many of our colleagues here at CGTN America. Here’s a look at what it takes to learn Chinese.

Columbine High School Shooting: 20 years later

It has been 20 years since the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado, which was the deadliest school shooting in the United States at that time. 20 years on, the gun debate still continues in the United States.

Trump threat to send illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities of little concern in Chicago

President Donald Trump’s threat to release illegal immigrants into US sanctuary cities, a plan strongly opposed by Democrats and immigration advocates, is not seen as a major issue in the sanctuary city of Chicago.

Restaurant’s claim of ‘Clean’ Chinese food stirs controversy

A couple of owners of a new Chinese restaurant in New York are apologizing – for cultural appropriation. CGTN’s Karina Huber has details on the cuisine controversy.

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.

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