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Fact Check: Was Biden Transition Team Removed From Pentagon For Passing Intel to China?

A viral claim stated that the Biden transition team passed on intel about "naval movements" in the contested South China Sea to the Chinese government.

Dec 31, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

With Mistrust and Dwindling Efficacy, China's Vaccine Diplomacy Is Failing

China bet big on its vaccine diplomacy to befriend scores of poor nations but with poor records and failure to offer complete vaccine data, it is failing.

Dec 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Joe Biden Accuses Defense Department of Transition Obstruction

Acting Defense Secretary says officials have been working with the 'utmost professionalism' to support transition activities.

Dec 29, 2020

By IANS

SHOCKING: Russia Admits to Hiding Hundreds of Thousands Coronavirus Deaths

As per the Rosstat statistics agency's report, Russia's COVID-19 death toll is around 186,000, making it the third-worst hit country in the world after the US and Brazil.

Dec 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Fact Check: Will Kamala Harris Take Oath on Koran?

America's Last Line Of Defense, a Facebook page dedicated to satire stories, shared an article that was titled "Harris To Be Sworn In On Koran."

Dec 27, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

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Moroccan King, Israeli PM Netanyahu Hold 1st Phone Call Since Normalization

A joint Israeli-American delegation visited Morocco on Tuesday to sign several bilateral agreements.

Dec 26, 2020

By IANS

Can Mike Pence Reject 2020 Election Result to Favor Trump? Here's the Truth

A widely circulated claim stated that the vice president had the "power" to "reject the electors from the contested states."

Dec 25, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Fact-Check: Did Members of Congress Earn Nearly $100K Each While Debating Over $600 Stimulus Checks?

A Twitter user claimed each member of Congress earned at least $100,000 during the time they spent "arguing whether or not we deserved $600" for COVID-19 relief.

Dec 24, 2020

By Manthan C.

Trump Pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Jared Kushner's Father

In total, Trump issued on Wednesday pardons to 26 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional three people.

Dec 24, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Putin Says Not Difficult to Work With Biden; Lavrov Vows Retaliation For Sanctions

"The United States has long been pursuing a hostile policy towards Russia, and Washington is completely unreliable, says Lavrov.

Dec 24, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

If You Are in China, You Cannot Eat Big Portions Anymore; New Law Prohibits Food Waste

As a study found China's annual food waste was about 35 million tons, President Xi Jinping launched "Operation Empty Plate" and followed it with a new bill

Dec 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Putin Signs Law That Gives Him Lifetime Immunity from Prosecution After Leaving Office

The new legislation will give former presidents and their family members immunity for life once they leave office.

Dec 23, 2020

By Manthan C.

Raphael Warnock's Former Wife Calls Him a 'Great Actor' in Bodycam Footage of Domestic Dispute

Raphael Warnock is running against Republican senator Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia runoff elections on Jan 5.

Dec 23, 2020

By Manthan C.

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Trump Pardons Key Aide, Supporters in Last-Minute Move; Facts About Federal Clemency

George Papadopoulos is a former campaign staff who pleaded guilty in a case related to the Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Dec 23, 2020

By Jacob J

Pence is Caught Between Trump and Duty, President Feels VP Has Betrayed Him - Report

The President is concerned that the Vice President was not "fighting hard enough" for him and would validate the election result, according to a report.

Dec 22, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

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