Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening
by Brian KNOWLTON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Two top US economic advisers on Sunday defended the…
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US suffers biggest job losses in history amid coronavirus pandemic
by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- With shops and factories closed nationwide due to the…
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Asia equities turn negative as virus economic reality bites
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets dropped Thursday as the economic reality of the coronavirus crisis became even…
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Pandemic-hit New York renters strike in nationwide housing protest
by Maggy DONALDSON Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Days before May 1 rent was due, building management…
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German jobless total soars in April due to coronavirus
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany (AFP) -- The jobless total in Germany rose unusually sharply in April, official data showed Thursday,…
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France in recession as virus-hit economy shrinks 5.8 percent
by Joseph Schmid Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The French economy officially fell into recession after contracting 5.8…
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US firms see worst outlook since financial crisis: survey
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US businesses hit by the coronavirus are reporting declines in sales and investment for…
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Bank of Japan expands easing measures, cuts growth forecast
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Bank of Japan on Monday ramped up its emergency monetary easing, lifting the cap on…
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Is Nevada ready to reopen?
Eagle News — "When will we reopen our economy?" — is the biggest question that hangs over business owners and…
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S.African president unveils $26 billion virus relief plan
by Michelle GUMEDE Agence France-Presse Johannesburg, South Africa (AFP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a $26 billion…
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Half of French private-sector workers now unemployed: minister
PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than 10 million employees in France -- one out of every two in the…
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Australia pounces on oil glut to build strategic reserve
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia said Wednesday it will take advantage of record low oil prices to develop a long-needed…
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