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US layoffs surpass 38.6 million as lawmakers debate stimulus

  by Chris Stein Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Job losses in the United States are slowing…

UN launches global campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

(Eagle News) - The United Nations on Thursday, May 21 launched "Verified", a worldwide initiative to combat misinformation about COVID-19.…

Sons of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi say they ‘forgive’ killers

  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- The sons of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Friday they "forgive" the killers…

Hong Kong security proposal submitted to China legislature

PEKIN, China (AFP) -- A proposal to enact new Hong Kong security legislation was submitted to China's rubber-stamp on Friday,…

‘No nightlife’ says PM as Italy starts to party

by Alexandria SAGE ROME, Italy (AFP) -- The sun is shining and it feels like summer. For many Italians, that…

UK exempts care staff from migrant health tax

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The British government on Thursday announced that foreign care workers would be exempt from a…

US adds 1,255 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 1,255 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…

China has made ‘major strategic achievements’ against virus: premier

PEKIN, China (AFP) -- China has made "major strategic achievements" in its response to the coronavirus outbreak, Premier Li Keqiang…

Brazil passes 20,000 virus deaths after record 24-hour toll

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- The coronavirus death toll in Brazil surpassed 20,000 on Thursday, after a record number…

France’s daily virus toll dips to 83, no sign of second wave

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The number of coronavirus deaths registered in France over the last 24 hours dipped to 83…

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