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Billboard company refuses to post ad critical of LeBron James’ stand on China

October 3, 2020

Billboard company refuses to post ad critical of LeBron James’ stand on China

A government watchdog recently tried to post a bold message on giant billboards during he NBA finals about LeBron James’ refusal to speak out against Chinese human-rights abuses, but was rejected by the sign company.

India bans another 118 Chinese mobile apps as tensions between 2 countries worsen

September 2, 2020

India bans another 118 Chinese mobile apps as tensions between 2 countries worsen

India on Wednesday banned another 118 Chinese mobile apps, including the widely popular video game "PUBG," as the standoff between the two neighboring nations intensified.

Iran, Turkey slam UAE, claim Israel deal a ‘dagger’ in backs of Palestinians, Muslims

August 14, 2020

Iran, Turkey slam UAE, claim Israel deal a ‘dagger’ in backs of Palestinians, Muslims

Iran and Turkey harshly criticized the United Arab Emirates for its deal this week with Israel, framing it as an act of betrayal against Palestinians and Muslims.

Coronavirus relief aid from world's top donors is dropping, report finds

July 22, 2020

Coronavirus relief aid from world's top donors is dropping, report finds

At a time when billions of people on the planet are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic collapse — on top of long-running disasters like famine, drought or social and civil unrest —some of the world’s largest government donors of humanitarian aid are buckling under the strain.

Pompeo says China 'was aware' of human coronavirus transmission before telling world, WHO was 'co-opted'

July 16, 2020

Pompeo says China 'was aware' of human coronavirus transmission before telling world, WHO was 'co-opted'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that the Chinese government "was aware of human-to-human transmission" of the coronavirus "before they shared this with the world."

Taliban, despite 'peace' talks, led the world by far in 2019 terrorist attacks, study finds

July 9, 2020

Taliban, despite 'peace' talks, led the world by far in 2019 terrorist attacks, study finds

Almost 8,500 terrorist attacks took place in 2019, killing more than 20,300 people – some 5,460 were known perpetrators and 14,840 were victims, according to a report released this week.

Pompeo condemns China’s law as ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong, warns of economic hardship

May 22, 2020

Pompeo condemns China’s law as ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong, warns of economic hardship

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday slammed efforts by China to enact national security legislation in Hong Kong, claiming that such a move would be a "death knell" for the Chinese territory and warned it could impact the economic relationship Hong Kong has with the United States.

China backs WHO investigation into coronavirus origin, pledges $2B

May 18, 2020

China backs WHO investigation into coronavirus origin, pledges $2B

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged $2 billion to the World Health Organization to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Gen. Jack Keane accuses China of 'criminal behavior,' says Xi 'doesn't care about loss of life' from pandemic

May 15, 2020

Gen. Jack Keane accuses China of 'criminal behavior,' says Xi 'doesn't care about loss of life' from pandemic

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane joined "The Story" Friday to discuss the escalating tension between the United States and China, telling host Martha MacCallum the Communist country needs to be held accountable for the coronavirus pandemic.

EU to call for independent investigation into coronavirus origins, spread

May 5, 2020

EU to call for independent investigation into coronavirus origins, spread

The European Union isn't taking sides in the coronavirus origin fight between the United States and China... yet. The EU said the bloc and its 27 member states will co-sponsor a resolution that calls for an independent investigation into the origins and spread of COVID-19 - a move its foreign policy chief described as "standing aside from the battlefield between China and the US."