U.S. condemns arrest of 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists
The activists and lawmakers - arrested for 2nd time since January - have been charged under the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing last year.
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The activists and lawmakers - arrested for 2nd time since January - have been charged under the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing last year.
The Dutch Parliament has declared China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority a genocide, making the Netherlands the first European country to do so. Plus, the Armenian prime minister says he is facing an attempted military coup. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those stories and more international headlines.
Shanghai hosted the Mobile World Congress, a three-day event where thousands of attendees can engage with technological innovations. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on next-generation devices and what it's like to be around large crowds again.
CDC Director gives warning on rising COVID crisis; 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting virtual show
Court's landmark divorce ruling has sparked a furious debate on Chinese social media over the value of the work done by a "stay-at-home wife."
A Malaysian court has temporarily halted deporting 1,200 Myanmar nationals after a military coup in their homeland. Canada joins the U.S. in declaring China's treatment of its Muslim Uighur minority population a genocide. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM to discuss these stories and more international news headlines.
On Saturday, Myanmar police opened fire on demonstrators protesting the recent military coup in the city of Mandalay, killing two and injuring at least 20. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Margaret Brennan talks COVID-19 origins, China's role and more with the former Trump official.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on ex-deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger faults China for trying to cover up coronavirus, the failure of Texas power grid during the recent winter storm and the decline in the number of new coronavirus infections.
The former deputy national security adviser says China turned to its military to try to "contain it until it was too late."
The following is a transcript of an interview with former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger that aired February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
For the first time, the world's largest film market is not the United States, but China. The pandemic sped up a trend that was already years in the making. It has also brought out the Chinese government's growing influence over these films' content, which has Congress members worried. Brook Silva-Braga reports.
President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he's diverging from former President Trump's "America First" approach.
Britain's highest court has made a landmark ruling declaring Uber drivers are "workers" and are entitled to employment benefits. In Myanmar, a 20-year-old woman has died as a result of the anti-coup demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with those and other international headlines..
One way the Biden administration says it's planning to help the nation's economy during the pandemic is by investing billions of dollars to revive U.S. manufacturing. Noam Scheiber, labor and workplace reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a breakdown of the proposal as well as bipartisan concerns over China's industrial ambitions.
A week after two space probes from China and the United Arab Emirates slipped into orbit around Mars, NASA's $2.4 billion Perseverance rover will attempt to land on the Red Planet on Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what this means for the future of NASA and Mars exploration.
U.S. officials say the Chinese government is trying to collect Americans' DNA, and they believe a recent offer from a Chinese company for assistance in COVID-19 testing was suspicious. Jon Wertheim reports.
Celebrations to ring in the Lunar New Year have been once again subdued due to the pandemic. Ramy Inocencio reports from Beijing.
The Lunar New Year kicked off on Friday, ringing in the Year of the Ox. In a typical year, hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens would take trains, planes and roadways to reunite with family members. But this year, because of the pandemic, many have chosen more modern ways of getting together. Ramy Inocencio reports.
A powerful explosion tore through a supermarket in Russia. Also, protests in Myanmar are continuing after a military coup, and jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is set to appear again in court. Meanwhile, Beijing banned BBC World News from broadcasting in China. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
The Lunar New Year is China's biggest holiday. But this year, many families will be holding virtual celebrations in compliance with government travel regulations meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio reports.
The Year of the Ox is off to a difficult start for millions of Chinese, forced to decide if it's worth the added coronavirus risk to see their loved ones for a cherished holiday.
President Biden on Thursday announced the steps his administration is taking to secure additional doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The president said the United States will have enough vaccine doses for 300 million people by the end of July. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Mr. Biden told CBS News last week he has spent more time with Xi than "any other world leader has."
He made the announcement during his first visit to the Pentagon since becoming commander-in-chief.