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Saturday, June 13th 2020 - 07:09 UTC
North and South America have four of the 10 worst Covid-19 hit countries

The Americas are bearing the brunt of the global coronavirus pandemic at present, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, with North and South America currently having four of the 10 worst hit countries in the world.
Thursday, June 11th 2020 - 13:17 UTC
Fed anticipates near zero rate through 2022 and will keep buying bonds

The United States Federal Reserve says it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support the U.S. economy in the midst of a recession. And it says nearly all the Fed's policymakers foresee no rate hike through 2022.
Thursday, June 11th 2020 - 08:43 UTC
House speaker calls for removal of Confederate statues from the US Capitol

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Wednesday for removal of 11 Confederate statues from the US Capitol, part of a nationwide push to dismantle such memorials after a black man's killing in police custody sparked mass anti-racism protests.
Wednesday, June 10th 2020 - 22:01 UTC
Airline industry losses forecasted to top US$84 billion in 2020, estimates IATA

Passenger revenues are expected to fall to US$241 billion (down from US$ 612 billion in 2019). This is greater than the fall in demand, reflecting an expected 18% fall in passenger yields as airlines try to encourage people to fly again through price stimulation. Load factors are expected to average 62.7% for 2020, some 20 percentage points below the record high of 82.5% achieved in 2019.
Tuesday, June 9th 2020 - 10:38 UTC
Prince Andrew can't get rid of Epstein's curse

The U.S. prosecutors and attorneys for Britain’s Prince Andrew sniped at one another across the Atlantic on Monday, each saying the other side was to blame for the duke’s failure to participate in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking probe.
Tuesday, June 9th 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Germany considers “unacceptable” Trump's decision to withdraw 9,500 troops

Germany’s coordinator for transatlantic ties has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. Trump has ordered the U.S. military to remove 9,500 troops from Germany, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
Monday, June 8th 2020 - 13:08 UTC
NYT editorial chief head rolls after publishing the “Send the troops” column from a Republican US Senator

James Bennet, the New York Times editorial page editor responsible for publishing a column that advocated using the military to quiet protests over U.S. racial inequality, resigned on Sunday, the newspaper announced.
Monday, June 8th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Colin Powell criticizes the Republican party and announces he will vote for Biden

Colin Powell, who served as the United States' top military officer and top diplomat under Republican presidents, said on Sunday he will vote for Democrat Joe Biden, accusing Donald Trump of drifting from the US Constitution and Republicans of failing to hold him accountable.
Monday, June 8th 2020 - 07:01 UTC
George Floyd homicide: Minneapolis police to be dismantled and rebuilt

The police department in the US city of Minneapolis will be dismantled and rebuilt, city councillors said late Sunday after the death in custody of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests about racism in law enforcement.
Sunday, June 7th 2020 - 10:04 UTC
Biden confirmed as Democrat presidential candidate; black woman expected to complete the ticket

Former US vice president Joe Biden secured enough delegates to formally clinch the Democratic presidential nomination on Friday, setting the stage for a challenge to President Donald Trump in the November election.