More than 1,000 US coronavirus deaths, near 70,000 cases: tracker
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,031 in the United…
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North America
IMF approves $1.3 bilion aid program for Jordan
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The IMF on Wednesday approved a $1.3 billion aid plan for Jordan, made all the…
6 years ago
Jobless benefits spat snags Senate’s huge US relief package
by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Republican opposition to expanding certain unemployment benefits was delaying Senate passage Wednesday…
6 years ago
Coronavirus could become seasonal: top US scientist
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior…
6 years ago
US freezes overseas troop movements in virus lockdown
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Defense Secretary Mark Esper ordered a 60-day freeze Wednesday on moves by US troops…
6 years ago
New York governor says, social distancing slowing coronavirus
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Social distancing appears to be slowing the spread of the coronavirus in New York,…
6 years ago
US coronavirus cases cross 60,000, 827 dead: tracker
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the United States reached 60,115…
6 years ago
US Senate to vote on pandemic relief as fears grow in New York
by Chris Lefkow WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Senators were poised Wednesday to pass the largest rescue package in modern…
6 years ago
Congress on brink of $2 trillion rescue for virus-hit US economy
by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US lawmakers worked deep into Tuesday night trying to seal a deal…
6 years ago
California warns youths on virus after teen tests positive, dies
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- California officials on Tuesday pleaded for young people to heed safety warnings over the…
6 years ago
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