China bans "sissy men" it deems not masculine enough from TV
The party has reduced children's access to online games and is trying to discourage what it sees as unhealthy attention to celebrities.
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WorldView: Bees attack Bolivia soccer match
Russia is expected to deliver military equipment to Belarus, demonstrating its support for strongman Alexander Lukashenko. In Bolivia, a regional soccer match had to be halted for two hours after bees swarmed the field. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo with these and other stories from around the world.
A visit to a Chinese "detox" center for video game addicts
One of the methods China is using as part of its crackdown on video game use is a rehab center for kids who are addicted to gaming. Ramy Inocencio reports.
What's behind China's new online gaming restrictions for kids?
Under-18s in China can now only game online for 3 hours per week, and while internet addiction is clearly a massive problem for many families, there's more to the crackdown than protecting kids.
China imposes strict gaming rules for minors
The Chinese government announced new stricter rules for minors playing online video games. Anyone under the age of 18 will now be barred from playing the games Monday through Thursday and will be limited to playing just one hour a day on Fridays, weekends and holidays. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Afghanistan withdrawal & U.S. role in world
As the Taliban claims victory following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, questions remain over the country's future and America's role in global affairs. Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joined CBSN to discuss.
Origins of COVID-19 still unclear
Members of the U.S. intelligence community remain divided over the origins of COVID-19. According to a report released Friday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, there are two likely sources. The virus either came from an infected animal or a lab. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa and a pediatric infectious diseases physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the report's findings and more.
Finding the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
WorldView: G7 to discuss Afghanistan
The G7 is set to discuss the U.S.'s Afghanistan withdrawal deadline. Meanwhile, a new study links climate change to the deadly flooding in Germany. In Japan, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games start today. Lastly, a Chinese ride-hailing service halts its launch in Europe. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with more on these world headlines.
Possible "Havana Syndrome" case delays Harris trip
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam was temporarily delayed after her delegation was made aware of an "anomalous health incident" in Hanoi. The incident was consistent with previous reported cases of "Havana Syndrome," a senior State Department official told CBS News.
COVID origins report expected this week
President Biden's 90-day deadline for an intelligence report into the origins of COVID-19 is fast approaching. But the American desire for a U.S.-led investigation is not shared by China – a country that continues to push the world, including CBS News' Ramy Inocencio, to look outside of Wuhan for answers.
China wants the world to believe COVID came from anywhere else
Regardless of what U.S. intel agencies tell President Biden, Beijing has convinced most Chinese residents that the pandemic started somewhere else, and it won't let up.
Afghan withdrawal overshadows Harris' 1st Asia trip as vice president
Harris' visit to Singapore was meant to signal the U.S.' staunch commitment to regional partners in the face of a rising China, but chaos in Kabul is marring America's image as a reliable ally.
Harris begins Southeast Asia tour
Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday. The tour is seen as an effort to counter China's influence in the region, but comes amid the U.S.'s chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Lana Zak to discuss the importance of Harris' trip.
Taliban takeover’s impact on China
China is criticizing the U.S. over the “hasty” troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes control. But Beijing says it’s open to working with Washington to secure stability in the war-torn country. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the road ahead for China.
China's complex hopes and fears in the Taliban's Afghanistan
For China, the American withdrawal brings opportunities, but it's not all good news. There are risks, too.
China willing to strengthen relations with Taliban
The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
China rejects WHO's calls for new probe into COVID-19's origins
Announcement came on same day Beijing said more than half of China's 1.4 billion people had been fully vaccinated.
China criticized for detaining Canadian citizens
Canada and its allies are denouncing China for detaining two Canadian citizens in what critics are calling "hostage diplomacy" in retaliation for Canada arresting a Huawei executive. On Wednesday, a Chinese court sentenced Canadian businessman Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for alleged spying. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, founder of Strategy Risks, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
WorldView: Taliban takes control of more Afghan cities
The Taliban is taking control of more major cities in Afghanistan. Deadly wildfires burn in Algeria. A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man for spying. Lionel Messi signs for PSG. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with more on these and other world headlines.
WorldView: China upholds a death sentence
A Chinese court upholds a death sentence for a Canadian man. Greece's prime minister apologizes as wildfires burn throughout the country. And a herd of elephants roaming in China head home. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of international headlines.
Chinese court sentences Canadian for spying
A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man, Michael Spavor, to 11 years in prison for spying. Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN with the latest.
Senate scrambling on infrastructure bill
The Senate is struggling to wrap up work on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill after hitting roadblocks on proposed amendments. Meanwhile, the Labor Department reported the U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the news from Washington.
Biden's U.N. ambassador on diplomacy at the Olympics: "A great opportunity"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Thomas-Greenfield said the games can help build better relations among countries.
Simone Biles takes home bronze in balance beam final
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles won the bronze medal in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. It was the first event she has participated in since withdrawing from other events last week, citing her mental well-being. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
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