Nov 03 Nation by nation, the world watches Election Day in the U.S. By Associated Press For countries around the planet, the presidency of Donald Trump in its first term has been, it is safe to say, a singular experience to watch. Nation by nation, how is Election Day in the United States being watched, considered,… Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 7:41 Russia greatest foreign threat to U.S. election and infrastructure, intel official says With U.S. intelligence officials united in their assessment that American adversaries are trying to influence the presidential election, can voters be assured of its integrity? William Evanina is the top U.S. counterintelligence official charged with combating foreign attacks on American… Continue watching
Oct 28 WATCH: U.S. charges 8 in alleged Chinese surveillance effort By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has charged eight people with working on behalf of the Chinese government in a pressure campaign aimed at coercing a New Jersey man who was wanted by Beijing to return to China to face charges, officials said. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 6:18 China dominates the pandemic PPE market. What does that mean for U.S. as virus surges? By Patrick Fok During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has become reliant on personal protective equipment, or PPE. Most of this essential gear, from masks to gowns to goggles, comes from China -- and experts in the U.S. say this foreign dependence is… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 5:05 News Wrap: Crowds strike against Lukashenko in Belarus In our news wrap Monday, factory workers, students and businesses in Belarus staged a one-day national strike as President Alexander Lukashenko again defied calls to resign. Crowds filled the streets of Minsk in solidarity against Lukashenko and thousands of protester… Continue watching
Oct 21 Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects Chinese COVID-19 vaccine By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro overruled his own health minister on Wednesday, rejecting the announced purchase of 46 million doses of CoronaVac, a potential vaccine against COVID-19 being tested in Sao Paulo state. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: U.S. hits Chinese media with new restrictions By Associated Press As Trump, Pompeo and other officials have ramped up criticism of China for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the administration has also steadily increased pressure on Beijing's interests in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 19 China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 6:42 The top U.S. diplomat in Beijing on why he supports Trump’s China policy By Nick Schifrin How the United States deals with China over the next decade will have major consequences for both countries -- and the world. Terry Branstad, the top American diplomat in Beijing, was an early supporter of President Trump and among his… Continue watching
Sep 28 Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok By Associated Press A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election. Continue reading