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April 10, 2020

WHO leader Tedros asked to explain China ties by GOP members of House oversight panel

The embattled leader of the World Health Organization is facing new pressure to explain his relationship with China’s government as the world’s nations, including the U.S., continue grappling with the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

April 10, 2020

China reclassifying dogs as pets, not livestock, as coronavirus pandemic ravages globe

In light of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, China has announced that it will reclassify dogs as pets from the previous designation as livestock.

April 10, 2020

Nikki Haley backs investigation of WHO's COVID-19 response: America deserves answers

The United States deserves answers from the World Health Organization (WHO) about their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley stated Friday.

April 9, 2020

Graham says road to coronavirus recovery 'is through testing labs,' US is 'turning the corner'

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told "Hannity" Thursday that China should be paying the United States as compensation for Beijing's mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 9, 2020

Feds move to block China-owned telecom service from operating in US

The Justice Department and other Executive Branch agencies recommended Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revoke and terminate China Telecom Corp.’s authorizations to provide international telecommunication services to and from the U.S.

April 9, 2020

China's wet markets can include these bizarre, unusual items

While rumors have swirled that the coronavirus pandemic originated in bats and then infected another animal that passed it onto people at a market in the southeastern Chinese city of Wuhan, scientists have not yet determined exactly how the new coronavirus infected people.

April 9, 2020

Bret Baier says China stepping up international 'propaganda game' to look 'benevolent' amid pandemic

"Special Report" anchor and executive editor Bret Baier told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that China appears to be increasing its public relations efforts in a bid to blunt the fury of the international response to its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 9, 2020

Hong Kong court strikes down blanket ban on coronavirus masks

A blanket ban on face masks in Hong Kong was ruled unconstitutional by a top appeals court Thursday, months after anti-government protests and at a time when much of the world is using them to combat the coronavirus. 

April 9, 2020

China finally changes status of dogs from 'livestock' to 'pets'

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, China has drawn up new guidelines to reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock.

April 9, 2020

Coronavirus: China asks Switzerland to ramp up production of key component for ventilators

China has asked Switzerland to ramp up its production of key components for ventilators after Beijing producers complained they were struggling to keep up with global demand.