CCTV9英语新闻：16 bodies recovered, 200 families missing in Sri Lanka landslides

Continuous torrential rain has caused severe damage to villages in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Heavy rainfall triggered two massive landslides, leaving at least 37 dead and more than 200 families missing. The Sri Lankan Red Cross and the Disaster

CCTV9英语新闻：US allows victims' families of 9-11 to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation

The United States Senate has approved legislation which would allow families of the victims of 9-11 to sue Saudi Arabia's government for compensation over its possible role in the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. The White House, which has threatened

CCTV9英语新闻：Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to visit China next Tuesday

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will make a 3-day state visit to China from May 24th. He has been invited to the country by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says relations between China and India have maintained healthy an

CCTV9英语新闻：Thousands demand a recall referendum for Pres Maduro

A demonstrator is blocked by Bolivarian National police during an anti-government march to the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Opposition protesters were blocked from reaching the CNE

CCTV9英语新闻：One killed, 85 injured in 6.8-magnitude aftershock in Ecuador's north coast

Related reading: A new earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Ecuador's north coast on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 85 others, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (1st R) meets with

CCTV9英语新闻：Death toll from Sri Lanka's floods, landslides rises to 37

Villagers pull a boat with people after rescuing them, on a flooded road in Biyagama, Sri Lanka May 17, 2016. Photo taken on May 18, 2016 shows the site of a landslide in Kegalle District in Sri Lanka. The death toll from Sri Lanka's flash floods and

CCTV9英语新闻：Zhang Dejiang gives speech at Belt & Road Summit

Chinas top legislator is in Hong Kong, where he has given a key note speech at a forum on the Belt and Road cooperation initiative. HONG KONG, May 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Con

CCTV9英语新闻：PLA practices landing operations in S.E. waters

The People's Liberation Army has finished an exercise in waters in Southeast China. The drill was to test landing operations and an integration of combat capabilities. Soldiers were selected from around a dozen categories of troops. They were reshuff

CCTV9英语新闻：China's top legislator hears briefing by HK officials

Full coverage: Chinas Leaders China's top legislator is in Hong Kong, where he has visited the government offices of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress,

CCTV9英语新闻：Canadian wildfire reaches oilsands camps, forcing more evacuation

TORONTO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The huge wildfire burning out of control around the Canadian oilsands town of Fort McMurray has approached some major oilsands facilities in the city's north, forcing more workers to flee for safety two weeks after a massi

CCTV9英语新闻：Demonstrators and police clash in Paris to oppose labour reform

People take to streets to protest against the new labor law in Paris, France on May 17, 2016. In the latest protest against the French government's plans to reform the country's labor laws, thousands of workers and students walked out in French citie

CCTV9英语新闻：International negotiators hope to revive Syrian ceasefire

(L to R) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura attend a meeting of the International Syria Support Group on Syria in Vienna, Austria, May 17, 2016. (Xinhua/Qian Yi

CCTV9英语新闻：Bombs kill 60+ in market areas across Iraqi capital

People gather at the explosion site after an attack killing around 16 people and wounding 53 others in Sadr City in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, on May 17, 2016. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) Security forces arrive at the explosion site after an attack killing ar

CCTV9英语新闻：China-Mozambique relationship status officially raised

China and Mozambique have raised the status of the their relationship to a strategic cooperative partnership. The announcement comes during Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusis visit in China. China and Mozambique have decided to raise the stat

CCTV9英语新闻：China proposes step-by-step approach to Syrian crisis

China has proposed adopting a step-by-step approach to deal with the conflict in Syria. The Chinese special envoy to Syria, Xie Xiaoyan, spoke to CCTV after international talks in Vienna. We need to adhere to the principle of doing simple things firs

CCTV9英语新闻：China-Europe leaders gather to discuss green, open development

The 5th China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum is underway in Beijing. For two days, China and Europe's political leaders gathered to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation. Song Tao, minister of IDCPC, delivers a keynote speech at th

CCTV9英语新闻：China's scheduled drills held off southeastern coast

China's Ministry of National Defense says recent military drills held off the southeastern Chinese coast are routine and have no specific purpose. At a press briefing Wednesday, a spokesperson said the exercises involving Chinese air, navy and ground

CCTV9英语新闻：HK plays vital part in revived Maritime Silk Road

To discuss Zhang Dejiang's visit to Hong Kong, were joined by Liu Youfa, former Vice President of the China Institute of International Studies. Q1: What opportunities does the Belt and Road initiative bring to Hong Kong? Q2: What are the unique advan

CCTV9英语新闻：NPC Chairman in Hong Kong for three-day visit

Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhang Dejiang is in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for a three-day visit. He plans to attend a Belt and Road forum, and meet with political, business and community lead

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese navy fleet visits Cape Town

In South Africa, there has been a colorful welcome for three Chinese warships that have docked outside Cape Town. They are on a four-day visit to strengthen ties with the South African navy. SIMON'S TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA), May 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Local