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Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
May 9, 2020
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
The United States recorded its steepest job losses in history over the coronavirus pandemic as Europe moved to keep its…
With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges
May 9, 2020
With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges
It has not gotten much attention with the world focused on coronavirus, but deforestation has surged in the Amazon rainforest…
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
May 9, 2020
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution…
Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO
May 8, 2020
Virus could ‘smolder’ in Africa, cause many deaths, says WHO
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The coronavirus could “smolder” in Africa for years and take a high death toll across the continent,…
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
May 8, 2020
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
China said Friday it supports a World Health Organization-led review into the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, but only…
America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
May 8, 2020
America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As factories and other businesses remain shuttered across America, people in prisons in at least 40 states…
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
May 8, 2020
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China and South Korea both reported more coronavirus infections Friday after reopening economies damaged by…
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
May 8, 2020
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — As India enters an extended coronavirus lockdown, the government is actively pursuing contact tracing to help…
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
May 8, 2020
Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From India to Argentina, untold millions who were already struggling to get by on…
Turkish lira falls to record low against US dollar
May 7, 2020
Turkish lira falls to record low against US dollar
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey’s lira fell to a record low against the US dollar on Thursday after traders interpreted comments…