MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 22nd 2020
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:30 UTC
With lockdown, unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel to Britain on boats instead of trucks
The number of unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel from France to Britain has spiked during the coronavirus outbreak, as travel restrictions force them onto boats rather than trucks.
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:29 UTC
Job losses in the US totaled 38,6 million since the lockdown; 2,43 million in the last week
Job losses in the United States are slowing but totaled an unheard-of 38.6 million since the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began, while officials debate what additional steps will be needed to rescue the beleaguered economy.
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:25 UTC
China plans to increase 6,6% defense spending in fiscal year
China's defense spending this year will rise 6.6% from 2019, according to a report issued at the opening of the country's annual meeting of parliament on Friday, a slower rate than last year.
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:21 UTC
US flags at half-staff for three days in honor of Americans Covid-19 100,000 deaths
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered US flags to be lowered to half-staff for three days in honor of Americans who have died from COVID-19. The announcement came as the US COVID-19 death toll approaches the 100,000 marks, and follows calls by Democrats to lower the flag when it reaches that grim milestone.
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Brazil's Fiat-Chrysler automaker back to work, but under strict measures
Before going to work these days, employees at the Brazilian unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have to get a health check using a mobile app every morning.
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Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:15 UTC
Working mothers bear the brunt of pandemic: spend an average 65 hours a week
Working mothers in Europe and the United States are taking on most of the extra housework and childcare created by lockdown, and many are struggling to cope, a survey showed on Thursday.
