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UN backs Cuba’s demand for U.S. to lift trade embargo

02:17 The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday backed Cuba’s resolution demanding the lifting of U.S. trade restrictions which date back more than 60 years.Cuban officials say the blockad

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The Gist: One in a Billion

02:14 This week, we're marking the centenary of the Communist Party of China.Many strides have been made, from economic and social growth to science and innovation.It's remarkable what

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UN recommends Great Barrier Reef be added to "in danger" list

01:00 The UN recommended Tuesday that the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living ecosystem, should be added to a list of “in danger” World Heritage Sites.Why doesn’t Australia a

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Protestors in Brazil remember 500,000 COVID deaths

02:41 Sixteen months after Brazil recorded its first COVID-19 case, the country ​has surpassed the morbid milestone of half a million deaths. Brazil added 2,301 deaths to its tally ​on

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Through their eyes: Cuban Diplomat Jose Robaiana

02:38 CGTN's Luis Chirino recently interviewed Jose Luis Robaina, a former Cuban analyst who has spent a lifetime studying Chinese history, both as a former reporter in Beijing and as a

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Florida proposes 18% increase to electric bills by 2025

02:37 Floridians are feeling the pinch as rent,gas and food pricesare increasing andmore is coming.Florida’s largest utility company is proposing an 18 percent base increase to electric

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What is Juneteenth, the new federal holiday in the United States?

Click arrows to view gallery What do you know about the new American federal holiday Juneteenth?Here are a few facts to get you up to speed.Check out The China Report, o

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Negotiating global tax reforms

02:12 This month the G-7nationsannounced a "historic agreement" on global tax reform, pledging to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%.However, the agreement is really just the

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Investing in Shanghai's children

03:14 Shanghai, China is investing more in childcare services.See how one nursery in the city is taking care of children and giving parents some peace of mind.Check out

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California issues state of emergency during heatwave

01:05 The state of California is reeling from a devastating heatwave and extreme droughts. Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a state of emergency during the crisis, while the state’s

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Results of Peru presidential election still not officially declared

01:47 Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Pedro Castillo has claimed victory this week, after holding the narrowest of leads following a lengthy vote count. But Castillo has not been

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Food bank demand still high despite pandemic restrictions loosening

02:20 Food banks in the U.S. saw a surge in demand when the first coronavirus restrictions arrived last spring and forced millions of people out of work. The U.S. economy is now startin

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Truck drivers struggle with Venezuela’s ongoing diesel shortage

02:31 Venezuela’s diesel shortages– which it blames on U.S.sanctions – appear to be worsening with waits of over a week reported in some areas to fill up.CGTN’s StephenGibbsreports. Che

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Argentina looks to ramp up vaccination rates in country

02:38 Argentina recently signed agreements with two Chineselabsfor shipment of vaccines in the coming months as the country reached the milestone of 20 million doses on Monday.But there

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Cuba announces reforms to expand small and medium private business

02:08 The Cuban government recently announced it is expanding opportunities for small and medium private enterprises.It comes as the island tries to revive its economy following the on-

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San Francisco nears in on achieving herd immunity

02:52 San Francisco– one of the first U.S. citiestoimposeshelter-in-place ordersto curb the pandemic – may also be on the verge of becoming the first U.S. city to achieveherdimmunity.CG

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Industrial fire in U.S. state of Illinois allowed to burn

00:57 A massive industrial fire broke out at a chemical plant in the U.S. state of Illinois on Monday.The fire will likely be allowed to burn for days as officials hope to protect the n