In Haiti, the UN says rape is being used as a weapon of war, with gangs engaging in collective sexual assaults to consolidate power and control. Officials say rape with impunity is increasing at an alarming rate. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez brings us the […]
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Luxury electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology marked a milestone on Friday, Feb. 23, listing on the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange in New York. Trading through a special-purpose acquisition company called L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, Lotus Tech made its debut in U.S. markets. The […]
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As the United States continues its crackdown on undocumented immigration, Mexico continues to receive large numbers of migrants. A new report from Mexico’s Interior Ministry shows a steep increase of Venezuelans and Africans in Mexico. More from CGTN’s Franc Contreras in Mexico City. For more, […]
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The United States has announced it will reimpose oil sanctions against Venezuela, collapsing expected growth projections for 2024. The U.S. decision has caused concern among local merchants who are worried that they will see their incomes diminished. Correspondent Mary Triny Mena has more details from […]
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Beginning this week, Brazilians and Chinese will be able to obtain tourist and business visas with a 10-year duration to visit each other’s countries. It is hoped that this extension of time will help boost business and tourism between the two nations. Our correspondent Paulo […]
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Mexico’s beach resort of Acapulco is still picking up the pieces, following the most devastating hurricane in its history that hit last fall. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports on the long road to recovery. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe […]
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The meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up after two days of discussions on global security and the reform of global governance institutions.
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Every February, the annual Havana International Book Fair showcases some of the finest literature from Cuba and around the world.
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Major donor countries like the U.S. and Germany suspended payments, pending the results of a UN probe into allegations that around 12 UNRWA staff members participated in the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel.
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The court ruled that frozen embryos created through invitro fertilization – are legally children.
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African American athletes have long broken barriers in the U-S. And now a young Black woman is breaking new barriers, on two wheels.
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Foreign ministers from G20 countries opened two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday Feb. 21, ahead of the group’s summit that will take place there in November.
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The U.S. state of California has been pounded by its third major atmospheric river storm of the season, bringing unprecedented rainfall that has once again pushed the infrastructure to its limits.
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In San Francisco, the tech community is anxiously watching how some high-profile legal cases concerning artificial intelligence are playing out.
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Tensions are running high between Brazil and Israel after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva compared Israel’s actions in Gaza to Hitler’s actions during the Holocaust. Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Here’s what happened at the NBA all-star game last weekend. Dan Williams reports from Indianapolis.
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37 million California residents have been put on a flood watch amid back-to-back storms that could trigger more mudflows and landslides in many parts of the state. It comes after two previous atmospheric river storms already left widespread damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure. Ediz […]
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As shoppers increasingly turn away from brick-and-mortar stores relying on e-commerce to meet their consumer needs, more online options are becoming available. In parts of the Americas, those options now include a major player from Asia. Alasdair Baverstock reports on the impact of Chinese retailer […]
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Mexico’s recent crackdown on undocumented migration has led to notable changes at the U.S. border, including closures and traffic slowdowns. However, rather than decreasing, migrant flows have shifted strategies, as highlighted by CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock.
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A New York City judge’s recent decision, demanding Donald Trump to pay approximately $355 million in a civil fraud trial, adds to a series of legal troubles for the former U.S. President. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports.
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The NBA All-Star Game is a festival for basketball fans worldwide. The best basketball players in the world are gathered in Indianapolis this weekend for the game. One of the key players taking part is Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. In an […]
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A U.S. study released last month estimates that 64,000 women and girls became pregnant from rape in states that have implemented abortion bans. The research has reignited the debate about a women’s right to choose. But anti-abortion groups in one of the most restrictive states say the data […]
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This fall, Colombia will host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP16. The high-level ministerial meeting is meant to guide global action to halt and reverse the loss of nature by protecting the planet and restoring lost ecosystems. But the host […]
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Pop star Taylor Swift has donated one hundred thousand dollars to a ‘Go Fund Me’ account for the family of the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration parade. Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a 43-year-old radio DJ, and Swift’s boyfriend […]
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Next week, the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will take place at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first major meeting of the G20 under Brazil’s presidency. The year-long agenda will focus on President Lula da Silva’s key priorities: hunger, sustainable development, […]
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Chinese New Year celebrations continue throughout the month of February in many theme parks across the United States. Among the most popular celebrations is the Mulan New Year’s parade in Disneyland Adventure Park in Southern California. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan visited the festivities in Anaheim.
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Another U.S. mass shooting occurred this week after a parade to celebrate the American football champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Sunday Super Bowl win. One 43-year-old woman was killed in the shooting. A total of 22 other people were wounded, half of […]
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For the past three years, Cubans have endured an economic crisis that includes a lack of electricity and fuel shortages. It’s been particularly tough in the last few of months with frequent power outages that have had an economic impact on much of the population. […]
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The National Retail Federation predicts that consumer spending for Valentine’s Day in the U.S. will reach nearly $26 billion when all the data for this year is in.
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Martha Stewart and fashion designer Andy Yu (@49andrewyu) team up to show us their preparations for a festive Chinese New Year dinner party.
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This month, Ecuador became the fourth Latin American country to ratify a free trade agreement with China.
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CGTN’s Karina Mitchell reports on the trends and to find out just how important artificial intelligence and sustainability are to the collections.
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The United Nations Security Council this week is meeting to discuss conflict, climate change and food insecurity.
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This year, they are celebrating the friendship between Brazil and China, as the two countries mark five decades of diplomatic relations.
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Several Latin American countries including Venezuela have joined the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Venezuela has a long-standing friendship with China.
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Festivities are continuing across the United States to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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Students and teachers at a high school in the U.S. state of Washington have something to celebrate. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan sent a celebratory message.
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It comes amid a fight between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration, with the southern border state arguing Washington is not doing enough.
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Mexico City’s world-famous Art Week ended on a high-note over the weekend, with attendance up from last year, and a grand prize of 100 thousand dollars awarded to the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs. Franc Contreras was there rubbing elbows […]
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More now on the Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America. Thousands are expected to visit the show over the next week in order to get a closer look at the latest cars on the market. Dan Williams reports from Chicago.
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In Rio de Janeiro, they call it “the greatest show on earth”, a parade featuring the top 12 samba schools. The city’s main tourist attraction is more than a show, the parade also serves as a platform for Brazilians to showcase their culture and address […]
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NATO allies reiterated their commitment to collective security on Monday after Donald Trump suggested he’d abandon members who are delinquent in paying their membership dues. Alliance members agreed to pay a minimum amount after being rocked by Trump questioning U.S. participation when he was president […]
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Six months after the deadly fire in Lahaina, Maui, officials gave a public update. Learn more.
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See how the United Nations celebrated Lunar New Year at its headquarters in New York.
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It has been a month since the U.S., UK and others launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. And the conflict threatens to grow wider as both sides show no signs of backing […]
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The countdown is on for the Super Bowl, the year’s most popular sporting event in the U.S. by far. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will clash on Sunday to determine this season’s American football champion. The Super Bowl is big […]
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Chinese New Year celebrations are taking place all around the world. One place that has been enjoying the festivities is Muscatine in the U.S. state of Iowa, a small city that has quite the connection to China.
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Chile held a state funeral for Sebastian Piñera on Friday. The country’s two-time former president was killed in a helicopter accident on Tuesday.
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In Cuba, Havana’s Chinatown serves as the center of Lunar New Year celebrations. Its lively community of Cubans, Chinese citizens and Cubans of Chinese descent come together to mark the special occasion and express their hopes for the coming year.
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