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Future of policing under scrutiny in the U.S.

December 30, 2019

US representative and civil rights leader diagnosed with cancer

U.S. representative and civil rights leader John Lewis will be undergoing treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer.

December 30, 2019

Samoa lifts measles state of emergency

After six weeks, Samoa ended emergency measures to contain a deadly outbreak of measles.

December 30, 2019

The biggest natural disasters of 2019

Some of the biggest stories we covered this year were about natural disasters. Forest fires scorched the Earth. Storms raged.

December 3, 2019

Beijing supporters criticize US over Hong Kong Human Rights Bill

Pro-Beijing supporters in Hong Kong are criticizing the United States. Dozens rallied outside the U.S. consulate.

December 3, 2019

US Congress releases report on Trump impeachment inquiry

The U-S Congress is one step closer to impeaching President Trump. The House Intelligence Committee released a report saying evidence of misconduct by Trump is “overwhelming.”

December 3, 2019

Heightened tensions kick off NATO Summit in London

In London, tensions have erupted at a NATO Summit. The event was designed to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary. But it kicked off with clashes among some of the leaders.

December 2, 2019

Trump threatens steel, aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to widen the global trade war with steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina, to protect American farmers from what he says is damage from currency devaluations.

December 1, 2019

Activists work to remove the stigma around HIV

In California, our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan spoke to activists and experts about the stigma attached to HIV. Here is what they had to say.

December 1, 2019

World leaders prepare for 70th anniversary NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump heads to NATO summit amid impeachment inquiry back home.

December 1, 2019

UNAIDS calls to continue to eradicate HIV

The United Nations marks World AIDS day with calls for more action to eradicate the disease.

November 30, 2019

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador marks one year in power in Mexico

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador marks one-year in office on December first. Despite widespread support, Mexico still faces troubling social issues, including drug violence and a slumping economy.

November 29, 2019

Global marchers demand urgent action ahead of UN climate conference

Massive demonstrations around the world call for urgent action on climate change as the UN prepares to hold its annual climate conference in Madrid.

November 29, 2019

Earthquake ravaged towns in Albania begin rebuilding

Rescue efforts are winding down in Albania after this week’s deadly earthquake. 49 people are dead and hundreds injured.

November 29, 2019

Black Friday: How US retail stacks up against China’s Singles’ Day

There’s big money involved in what’s come to be known as Black Friday – and a lot of it is now happening online.

November 28, 2019

Bolivia’s new leadership attempts to calm political waters

This week a military parade was held in La Paz in honor of President Jeanine Ãnez, as is the tradition in Bolivia for any new head of state. But for some the images of the new President embracing senior military leaders were uncomfortable.

November 28, 2019

Aftershock in Albania as quake deaths rise to 45

Albania experiences another aftershock while the death toll increases since a Tuesday quake. Search efforts winding down as hope for more survivors fades.

November 27, 2019

Korean film “Parasite” garners Oscar buzz

It’s rare a film with subtitles can capture the attention of mainstream American audiences. But, Korean film “Parasite” has done just that. And has become the highest grossing foreign film of so far this year.

November 27, 2019

Surrogacy crackdown under way in Mexico

Surrogate motherhood is a controversial subject with laws governing the practice varying widely around the world. Some countries ban surrogacy of any kind while others have no regulations at all.

November 27, 2019

Mexico reacts to Trump’s plan to designate drug cartels as terrorists

In Mexico, there’s been swift reaction and concerns following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

November 27, 2019

President Trump reviews two Congressional bills on Hong Kong

President Donald Trump says he’s reviewing two bills on Hong Kong passed by Congress. Trump is facing pressure to enact them into law; but doing so risks further straining ties with the Chinese government, which has denounced the measures.

November 27, 2019

Retailers, brands adapt to growing market for resold clothing in the US

The clothing resale market is booming in the U.S. Nine million more Americans bought secondhand clothes in 2017 than in 2016. Retailers and brands are taking notice with mixed reactions.

November 26, 2019

Number of women jailed climbs rapidly in Brazil

The number of incarcerated women has soared over the past 20 years in Brazil. Latest government figures show the spike is more than 600 percent since 2000.

November 26, 2019

Startup tries to demystify blockchain technology for average users

We’ve heard a lot about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, which are driven by the technology called blockchain. But to the vast majority, those are subjects reserved for techies.

November 26, 2019

Road cleared for Bolivia’s next election

This is a country where more than 40% of the population is indigenous.

November 26, 2019

US President Donald Trump no longer supports vape ban

The e-cigarette industry is worth billions globally. But sales have dropped in the U-S after a series of vaping-related illnesses and deaths. President Donald Trump was on course to ban flavored vaping products but has changed his mind.

November 26, 2019

US farmers miss out on China’s pork market as swine fever culls pig population

African swine fever in China and other parts of Asia has seen the worldwide price of pork escalate. Global pork suppliers are preparing to cash in but so far, it would appear that American pork farmers are largely on the sidelines.

November 25, 2019

New law in Bolivia paves way for new elections without Evo Morales

After a turbulent month, a degree of normality has returned to the streets of La Paz.

November 25, 2019

Colombia yearns for prosperity, peace three years after FARC deal

Colombians still waiting for peace and prosperity three years after the government signed a controversial peace agreement with FARC rebels.

November 25, 2019

UN marks day focusing international attention on violence against women

The United Nations says one-third of the world’s women will experience sexual or physical violence at some point in their lives. On Monday, the organization focused attention on the issue with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

November 25, 2019

UN warns over inertia after record greenhouse gas pollution

Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record this year, according to a new report by the United Nations.

November 25, 2019

Opposition maintains narrow lead in Uruguay presidential vote

An anticipated night of celebration on Sunday ended in an election that is too close to call in Uruguay.

November 24, 2019

Uruguay voters cast ballots in presidential runoff elections

Uruguay voted in presidential runoff elections. The opposition, center-right National Party candidate led in opinion polls. Analysts suggest he is likely to break the 15-year hold the liberal, Broad Front Party has had on Uruguayan politics.

November 23, 2019

Mexican Citizens rely on US remittances for economic survival

Mexico, a nation where 1.6 million households depend on remittances from migrants in the United States as their most important source of income.

November 23, 2019

Mexico uses predatory insects as eco-friendly pest control

Researchers in Mexico develop an eco-friendly method of pest control that uses native insects to get rid of invasive ones.

November 22, 2019

US university helps China’s Olympic team

Beijing hosts the Winter Olympics a little more than two years from now. But Chinese athletes have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to winter sports. At the last games, the country placed 14th in the medal count. Now, a university in the U.S. state of Wyoming is helping out.

November 22, 2019

Colombian sisters develop product to safely clean up oil spills

A product developed by two Colombian sisters could dissolve oil spills quickly and cheaply, without harming local plants and animals.

November 22, 2019

Huawei condemns US security threat designation

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei says services in rural America are in danger of losing internet access. That’s after both Huawei and rival ZTE were both branded a security risk by the U.S. communications watchdog.

November 22, 2019

The Chinese Lantern Festival lights up New York’s night sky

Chinese lanterns have a long history in China and are associated with festive times. As New Yorkers gear up for the holiday season, a Chinese lantern festival is lighting up the night sky.

November 21, 2019

China warns of retaliation over new US bill on Hong Kong

China has warned the U.S. it will take what it calls “strong countermeasures” after U.S. lawmakers passed a bill backing Hong Kong’s protesters. The bipartisan legislation puts President Trump in an awkward position. He’s expected to sign it, but doing so threatens a deal to […]

November 21, 2019

US Democrats hold last scheduled public hearing on Trump’s impeachment inquiry

In Washington – more testimony from witnesses in the public congressional impeachment hearings on U.S. President Trump. This time.. a house panel heard from Trump’s former top Russia adviser and a diplomat for Ukraine. Both expressed deep reservations about plans to try and dig up dirt on Trump’s political opponents in Ukraine. CGTN’s Nathan King is on Capitol Hill.

November 21, 2019

Colombians demand change in nationwide strike

Colombia’s largest demonstration in years calls for major economic changes and shows massive dissatisfaction with President Ivan Duque.

November 21, 2019

World Television Day: TV’s legacy on US politics

November 21 is World Television Day. Since its invention in the 1920s, TV has come a long way in terms of technology and programming. A look at how it’s shaped the face of politics in the United States.

November 20, 2019

Mexico’s president appeals for ambitious rail project

Mexico is preparing to vote on its most ambitious railway project in decades. It would stretch nearly 1,500 kilometers and link towns and tourist attractions across six southern states. But opponents have plenty of concerns. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock explains. The Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, […]

November 20, 2019

Tracing the key events in Bolivia’s political crisis

A look back at the key events in Bolivia’s political crisis and the fallout from the resignation of ousted president Evo Morales

November 19, 2019

Huawei leads contender ahead of frequency action in Brazil

5G is coming, and as countries around the world ramp up preparations to make it happen, there’s big money to be made. In Brazil, an auction is expected to take place next year, for various companies to place bids on the frequency space. Chinese telecom […]

Bei Bei, giant panda born in US heads to China

November 19, 2019

Bei Bei headed to Chengdu

The most famous resident of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has bid farewell to the U.S. capital. Bei Bei is heading to China. The giant panda is now four years old.

November 19, 2019

Bei Bei, giant panda born in US heads to China

Bei Bei, the male giant panda born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C., is on his way home to China from the U.S.

November 19, 2019

‘Sober curious’ millennials cutting back on alcohol consumption

It’s been called a ‘sober revolution.’Younger people are paying more attention to their health, and consuming much less alcohol. Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are driving this trend and disrupting a powerful industry, the alcoholic beverage market.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (R), National Security Council Director for European Affairs and Jennifer Williams (L),

November 19, 2019

Trump call ‘improper’ and ‘unusual’ White House aides testify

One top national security aide who listened to President Donald Trump’s July call with Ukraine’s president called it “improper.” Another said it was “unusual.” The two testified Tuesday at House impeachment hearings as the inquiry reached deeper into the White House.

November 18, 2019

World Toilet Day spotlights those who have none

U.N. marks World Toilet Day to focus attention on hundreds of thousands who die each year, in part, because of poor sanitation.

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