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Pandemic puts up to 86-million children at risk of poverty: study

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million…

Three days of rain thwart Florida reopening, cause severe flooding

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two…

US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight: tracker

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States has posted a toll of less than 700 new coronavirus deaths for…

NYTimes marks grim US virus milestone with front page victim list

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- As the United States approached 100,000 coronavirus deaths, The New York Times on…

New York’s daily virus death toll falls below 100: governor

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The number of deaths in New York state caused by the novel coronavirus in the…

COVID-19 lawsuits spreading like a virus through US courts

  by Charlotte PLANTIVE Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- While apps for video-conferencing and online courses have…

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…

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…

US military will no longer ban COVID-19 survivors from serving

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Pentagon on Thursday announced that the US military would no longer bar people who…

New US jobless claims slow to 2.43 mn in latest week

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Another 2.43 million US workers were put out of work last week amid the coronavirus…

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