New US jobless claims at 2.12 million as layoffs pass 40 mn
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Another 2.12 million people filed for unemployment in the United States last week, pushing total…
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Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe COVID-19
ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Thursday that it is planning to test whether a mix of…
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Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington's "desperate attempt" to end sanction…
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China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
by Laurie CHEN BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong…
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Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for…
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Relief for restaurants as France prepares new lockdown easing
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The French government is expected to announce Thursday's new measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown, allowing…
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South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus outbreaks
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea on Thursday re-imposed a series of coronavirus social distancing measures it had…
4 years ago
Tropical storm Bertha forms off US Atlantic coast
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Tropical storm Bertha formed off the coast of the southeastern United States on Wednesday, becoming…
4 years ago
South Korea sees largest spike in virus cases in nearly two months
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported its biggest spike in coronavirus cases in nearly two months on Thursday,…
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Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition
by David P. Ball VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) -- An executive for Chinese tech giant Huawei suffered a legal setback Wednesday…
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