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US economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2008

GDP fell by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2020, the first contraction since 2014.

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Amazon profits swallowed by Covid costs

Amazon’s profits will be swallowed up by Covid-related costs, disappointing investors

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Covid medicine approved for limited use in USA

Remdesivir, a Coronavirus treatment, gets approval for limited use in the US

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Amazon vice-president resigns over firings

A vice president at Amazon has quit after Amazon fired workers over safety complaints.

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Disney takes coronavirus hit

The pandemic is likely to cost Disney $1.4 billion between April and June.

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US looks to step up economic action against China

US China Trade war seems to be re-emerging.

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India gas leak: at least 13 dead

The leak came from the LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state.

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US unemployment highest since the 1930s

Unemployment numbers in the US rise to levels not seen since the 1930s

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France eases lockdown restrictions

From today, all businesses except cafés, bars and restaurants were able to reopen

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US virus expert warns against opening economy too soon

Dr Anthony Fauci spoke of the 'serious consequences' of lifting measures too quickly

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Head of US central bank tells Trump to 'spend more'

Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve, says Covid 19 could cause long-term damage

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McDonald's issues guidance for reopening

Fast food chain sets safety conditions as it reopens restaurants after lockdown

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Trump outlines plans for coronavirus vaccine

The US president has elaborated on Operation Warp Speed, which aims to expedite a vaccine

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Europe proposes trillion Euro boost

European authorities consider a huge loan to help reboost after coronavirus

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Criticism of global health authority over coronavirus

The World Health Organisation faces charges it failed to halt the coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus: All 50 US states move toward reopening

All 50 US states have partially reopened after a two-month shutdown.

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US joblessness at drastic proportions

Nearly 39 million people have applied for unemployment assistance due to coronavirus

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US debt to GDP soars during coronavirus

US debt is expected to equal the country's GDP due to emergency coronavirus spending.

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Top UK adviser refuses to quit for lockdown actions

The Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, is under pressure to resign.

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€8bn bailout for French car industry

France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry

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US may strip Hong Kong of special business relationship

Washington may be about to strip Hong Kong of its special trading status with the US

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Trump signs order targeting social media

Should social networks be responsible for the content posted by users?

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Trump pressures China on trade and coronavirus

President Donald Trump says Hong Kong will no longer have privileged trade status

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Trump: "I am your president of law and order"

In a national address, President Trump vows to use the military to stop the protests.

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Protests continue across US despite curfews

Demonstrators were still outside the White House this evening, breaking a 7pm curfew

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US to ban passenger flights from China

The order applies to four airlines, including Air China and Hainan Airlines, from 16 June

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Mexico's death toll rises, but economy reopens

What pressures is the country under?

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Record death toll in Brazil

Coronavirus is claiming the life of one Brazilian every minute.

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India and New York become latest to ease lockdowns

As Covid-19 deaths pass 7 million globally, some territories look for a path to normality

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George Floyd: what comes next?

Business and community leaders discuss how to bring about a more equitable society

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