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EU to propose process for how WHO can learn from Covid-19 outbreak
The European Union is to put forward proposals for a mechanism to learn from the coronavirus pandemic at the next meeting of the World Health…
U.S. processes over $500 billion in small business loans to stem coronavirus fallout
The United States has made over $500 billion in loans to small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and about $145 billion remains in…
Fed likely to renew vow to use all tools to brace economy
The Federal Reserve, which has pumped trillions in emergency funding into U.S. financial markets to stem the damage from the coronavirus pandemic, is expected on…
Women bear brunt of U.S. job losses in coronavirus crisis
Women have lost the lion’s share of U.S. jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers said on Thursday, as family responsibilities and the industries they dominate…
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit water pollution law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected arguments by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to limit the reach of a landmark water pollution law in…
US announces millions in aid for resource-rich Greenland
The US has announced a $12.1m (£10m) aid package for mineral-rich Greenland – a move welcomed by the Danish territory’s government. This year the US…
US spy chief to pressure countries with anti-LGBT policies: report
The US acting director of national intelligence is weighing ways to pressure countries with anti-LGBT policies, including reducing intelligence sharing, the New York Times reported…
Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US because of the coronavirus. On Twitter,…
Coronavirus-driven CO2 shortage threatens US food and water supply, officials say
An emerging shortage of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) caused by the coronavirus pandemic may affect food supply chains and drinking water, a Washington state emergency…
U.S. House Republican leader: still no deal on more coronavirus money for small businesses
U.S. Democrats and Republicans were near agreement on Monday for extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, a top Republican lawmaker…
With economy in crisis, U.S. lets importers delay some tariff payments
The Trump administration on Sunday said it would allow importers hit by the national health crisis to defer for three months any tariff payments they…
Trump was too slow in virus response: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say President Donald Trump was too slow in taking major steps to address the threat to the United States from new…
Canada to keep border restrictions with U.S. for long time: Trudeau
Canada’s border restrictions with the United States will remain in place “for a significant time” as the two nations fight the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister…
U.S. weekly jobless claims seen underscoring deepening economic slump
Millions more Americans likely sought unemployment benefits last week, lifting total filings for claims over the past month above an astounding 20 million, which would…
Without Covid-19 vaccine, US may need social distancing until 2022
The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022, according to researchers at the Harvard School of…
Venezuelans in US Need Urgent Temporary Protection
The United States government should recognize the increased risk COVID-19 poses in Venezuela and urgently designate Venezuelans in the US for temporary protection, Human Rights…
US plans new aid to Central America, year after Trump cutoff
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it would seek new aid for Central America in recognition of efforts to curb emigration, a year after abruptly…
U.S. underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil industry -study
Offshore oil and gas drilling operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico emit far more methane than government estimates suggest, according to a study released…
U.S. lawmakers call for better treatment for essential workers during coronavirus
The United States must provide decent wages, health benefits and protective gear for the millions of workers designated as essential during the coronavirus pandemic, according…
U.S. domestic workers ’hardest hit’ by coronavirus without food or rent
Almost three-quarters of U.S. domestic workers have lost their jobs due to the new coronavirus, with most unable to pay rent and worried about buying…
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