According to a report by Media Matters Fox News is banned in at least three countries: Iran Venezuela and North Korea. In Iran the country’s state-run media has reportedly referred to Fox News as a “Zionist-run propaganda machine.” Venezuela’s state-run media has also called Fox News a “mouthpiece for the empire” and accused the network of spreading “war propaganda.” As for North Korea it’s unclear why the country has banned Fox News but the network isn’t available in the country.
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Which countries have banned Fox News?
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Why have some countries chosen to ban Fox News?
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How do people in countries where Fox News is banned typically consume news?
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How does the ban on Fox News impact American expats living in these countries?
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How do people in countries where Fox News is banned feel about the network?
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Do people in countries where Fox News is banned still have access to the network online?
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How has the ban on Fox News affected the network’s viewership?
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What other American news networks are banned in foreign countries?
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What impact does the ban on Fox News have on freedom of the press?
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Are there any countries where Fox News is not banned?
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Iraq Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
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Some countries argue that Fox News promotes a politically conservative agenda and that the network is not objective in its reporting.
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In countries where Fox News is banned people typically consume news from local networks or from international networks such as the BBC.
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The ban on Fox News has impacted American expats living in these countries by limiting their access to news from home.
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People in countries where Fox News is banned generally have negative attitudes towards the network.
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People in countries where Fox News is banned can still access the network online through streaming services or VPNs.
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The ban on Fox News has not had a significant impact on the network’s viewership.
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CNN and MSNBC are also banned in some foreign countries.
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The ban on Fox News has a chilling effect on freedom of the press in these countries.
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There are no countries where Fox News is not banned.
