Former CNN's Beijing Bureau Chief: Journalism is a passion without nationalities Posted: 31 Jan 2015 11:16 PM PST | Jaime FlorCruz is the longest serving foreign correspondent in China, who has just retired from his post as CNN's Beijing Bureau Chief. He has multi-cultural background: a Filipino who works... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:11 | More in News & Politics |
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Indian Foreign Minister to attend tripartite China-India-Russia meeting Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:57 PM PST | India's Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, will attend the 13th tripartite China-India-Russia meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:45 | More in News & Politics |
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What is good journalism: answers from two generations in the U.S. Posted: 31 Jan 2015 11:16 PM PST | Jaime FlorCruz, the longest serving foreign correspondent in China, has retired from his post as CNN's Beijing Bureau Chief. He first came to China in 1971 and has witnessed a changing China... | Views: 3 0 ratings | Time: 01:01 | More in News & Politics |
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Coaches Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll ready for Super Bowl XLIX Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:00 PM PST | To lead a professional sports team to a Championship level, it takes something special. And with the NFL title on the line this weekend in Arizona, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll will look... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 02:28 | More in News & Politics |
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A journey of rediscovery:former CNN correspondent and his China story Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:43 PM PST | On the last day of 2014, Jamie FlorCruz, the longest serving foreign correspondent in China, retired from his post as CNN's Beijing Bureau Chief. He witnessed a changing China over the past... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:08 | More in News & Politics |
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Ukraine Crisis: peace talks fall apart in Minsk Posted: 31 Jan 2015 08:12 PM PST | Peace talks on the Ukraine crisis, which involved Ukrainian and Russian representatives and rebels' envoys, have broken up after a three-hour close-door meeting. The talks are the first since... | Views: 17 2 ratings | Time: 01:07 | More in News & Politics |
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Kenji Goto’s brother expresses sadness after hearing his death news Posted: 31 Jan 2015 08:05 PM PST | The elder brother of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto expressed sadness on Sunday, after the news of his apparent beheading by the Islamic State terrorist group. He expressed thanks for the Japanese... | Views: 46 2 ratings | Time: 00:33 | More in News & Politics |
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Latest ISIL video raises fears over Jordanian pilot Posted: 31 Jan 2015 06:45 PM PST | After journalist Kenji Goto was killed by ISIL, there's been no news over the fate of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh, who's also being held by ISIL. The group had threatened to kill him,... | Views: 9 0 ratings | Time: 00:54 | More in News & Politics |
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Shinzo Abe: We will expand aid, continue fighting terrorism Posted: 31 Jan 2015 05:41 PM PST | Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed strong "indignation" over the apparent killing of Kenji Goto by ISIL. He offered condolences to Goto's family, and said the government had done... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:22 | More in News & Politics |
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New video: Kenji Goto beheaded by ISIL Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:11 PM PST | A video has been released by the Islamic State, apparently showing the beheading of a second Japanese hostage, free-lance journalist Kenji Goto. Goto's killing has been condemned by the Japanese. | Views: 4332 13 ratings | Time: 01:05 | More in News & Politics |
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Alibaba shakes hands with State Administration for Industry and Commerce Posted: 31 Jan 2015 04:40 PM PST | A report issued by SAIC said more than 60 percent of products randomly chosen from Alibaba's online shopping platform Taobao failed to meet retail standards. Alibaba made a rebuttal, questioning... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:09 | More in News & Politics |
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Pentagon: No disruption in China-U.S. military engagement Posted: 31 Jan 2015 05:37 PM PST | Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby has denied reports of disruptions in China-U.S. military engagement. He said the U.S. hopes to work towards a better, more collaborative relationship... | Views: 9 2 ratings | Time: 01:14 | More in News & Politics |
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Man lost own phone while stealing iPhone, and got caught Posted: 31 Jan 2015 02:23 PM PST | A man snatched an iPhone6 Plus from a woman on subway, but he dramatically dropped his own phone on the way trying to escape. After he escaped successfully, he thought he was safe, and that... | Views: 94 3 ratings | Time: 02:10 | More in News & Politics |
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Nothing can stop a woman from chasing bus Posted: 31 Jan 2015 11:05 AM PST | A woman knocked a motorcyclist down as she was jaywalking, causing the motor biker to fly off and hit his head, leaving him unconscious. The woman got up quickly and continued rushing toward... | Views: 32 4 ratings | Time: 00:53 | More in News & Politics |
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Williams beats Sharapova to win Australian Open Posted: 31 Jan 2015 06:15 AM PST | American top seed Serena Williams has won her sixth Australian Open and 19th career Grand Slam title, after a victory over Russia's Maria Sharapova on Saturday. Subscribe us on Youtube:... | Views: 8 0 ratings | Time: 00:29 | More in News & Politics |
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India successfully launches Agni V rocket for third time Posted: 31 Jan 2015 07:40 PM PST | India has taken another step toward strengthening its nuclear deterrent capabilities, after it successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile for a third-time on Saturday. Subscribe us... | Views: 308 4 ratings | Time: 00:46 | More in News & Politics |
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Sergio Mattarella is elected Italy's new president Posted: 31 Jan 2015 12:50 PM PST | The Italian constitutional court justice, Sergio Mattarella, has been elected Italy's new president. Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCTVNEWSbeijing Download for IOS:... | Views: 304 1 ratings | Time: 00:42 | More in News & Politics |
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France starts criminal probe into AirAsia crash Posted: 31 Jan 2015 06:37 PM PST | A French judicial source said on Friday that France has opened a formal criminal investigation into the crash of the AirAsia plane while a French co-pilot was at the controls. A judge will... | Views: 173 2 ratings | Time: 01:03 | More in News & Politics |
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MH370: Search will continue, family compensation ready Posted: 31 Jan 2015 04:40 AM PST | Malaysia's Minister of Transport Liow Tiong Lai says Malaysia has promised to continue the search and rescue efforts for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The minister's remarks... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:04 | More in News & Politics |
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Massive blaze devastates Russian library, rare books in danger Posted: 31 Jan 2015 03:55 AM PST | Firefighters in Moscow battled a large fire Friday night in the library of the Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences. Russian media reported that the institute has collected... | Views: 4 1 ratings | Time: 00:39 | More in News & Politics |
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Gorbachev warns Cold War will become a hot armed conflict Posted: 31 Jan 2015 05:36 AM PST | The last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has accused the U.S. of drawing Russia into a new Cold War, and said he feared hostilities could escalate into armed conflict. Subscribe us on Youtube:... | Views: 10 4 ratings | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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Putin: Russia to foster financial sovereignty Posted: 31 Jan 2015 05:24 AM PST | In face of mounting sanctions and plummeting oil prices, Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia will overcome external pressures by strengthening its financial and economic... | Views: 23 4 ratings | Time: 00:50 | More in News & Politics |
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Australian Open semis: Djokovic tops Wawrinka in five sets Posted: 31 Jan 2015 03:07 AM PST | A spot in the Australian Open final was on the line as world number one Novak Djokovic battled defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka. This is the third year in a row the two combatants had... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:36 | More in News & Politics |
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Kiev: Dozens of civilians killed on Friday Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:16 AM PST | At least 12 civilians have been killed by artillery fire in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. It occurred on Friday, as the fighting between rebels and government troops intensifi... | Views: 45 3 ratings | Time: 01:03 | More in News & Politics |
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Japan: Talks with ISIL “deadlocked” Posted: 31 Jan 2015 01:15 AM PST | Japanese media reported on Saturday that Yasuhide Nakayama, who is leading Tokyo's emergency response team in Amman, told reporters in the Jordanian capital last Friday that there had been... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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