John Ruwitch
Stories
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Biden Moves To End Trump-Era Asylum Agreements With Central American Countries
The Biden administration took steps to dismantle deals with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras that allowed the U.S. to send asylum-seekers to those countries.
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Pompeo Accused China Of Genocide. Experts Say That Term Is Complicated
In one of his final acts, Trump's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared China's actions in the far western region of Xinjiang a genocide. What consequences would such a declaration have?
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As Pompeo Dumps Rulebook For U.S.-Taiwan Relations, Some See 'Trap' For Biden
The Trump administration has upended decades of diplomatic practice in U.S. relations with Taiwan. For the new president, "this is meant to be a trap," says a former Obama administration official.
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China Plans To Sell COVID-19 Vaccines To Other Countries
Chinese labs are among the leaders in developing COVID-19 vaccines. China plans to inoculate millions in the next few months while also trying to sell its vaccines to other countries.
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Hong Kong Police Arrest Activists
In Hong Kong, dozens of pro-democracy lawmakers and activists were arrested — the biggest roundup under the new national security law since its introduction last summer.
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What China's Expecting With A Biden Presidency
China is looking for a restart with Joe Biden, responding in a measured way as the Trump administration slaps more sanctions on Beijing.
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A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world.
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China Is Inoculating Thousands With Unapproved COVID-19 Vaccines. Why?
Although the leading vaccine candidates are not yet officially approved, the drug companies are administering them to hundreds of thousands of people.
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World Leaders React To Biden's Presidential Win
World leaders are congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden on his victory and they include some who have been close allies of President Trump.
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John McCain's 108-Year-Old Mother Dies
Roberta McCain was key to the character her son displayed during a life of service. McCain's wife Cindy called her a wonderful mother-in-law, role model and friend.