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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

Israel Military Chief Aviv Kochavi Vows Strong Retaliation Against Iranian Aggression

Israel Defense Forces will strike all those involved in activities against Israel or against Israeli targets, says the general.

Dec 22, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Manpreet Singh Marrying Malaysian Muslim Wife

Manpreet Singh's Wedding: Sultan Ibrahim Orders Islamic Religious Department to verify Malaysian Girl's Religious Status

Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has asked all the parties not to react prematurely over Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh's marriage with Malaysian Muslim woman.

Dec 21, 2020

By David Johnson

Is US Ready to Tackle UK's New Coronavirus Strain? Cuomo Asks Trump to Avoid Repeating Fatal Mistake

As a new Coronavirus strain rattles the U.K., many countries have banned banning flight from the country but the U.S. has decided to act against it.

Dec 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Malaysian Muslim woman leave Islam to marry Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh

Did Indian Hockey Captain Manpreet Singh Convert to Islam to Marry Malaysian Muslim? Minister Seeks Explanation

A Malaysian minister said that he read on social media sites that Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh, who married Malaysian Muslim woman Illi Najwa Anuar Husin Saddique recently, converted to Islam, last year.

Dec 20, 2020

By David Johnson

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