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Gap in US Black and White Unemployment Rates is Widest at 5.3 Percentage Points in 5 Years
The white unemployment rate fell by 2.3 percentage points to 10.1% from 12.4%, while the rate for Blacks dropped by 1.4 points to 15.4% from 16.8%.
Fire Breaks Out at Iranian Nuclear Facility, No Damage Reported, Officials Say
The Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) is one of several Iranian facilities monitored by the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Meghan Felt 'Unprotected' by UK Royal Family While Pregnant: Court Papers
Meghan, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, is suing publisher Associated Newspapers over articles its Mail on Sunday newspaper printed last year which included parts of a handwritten letter she had sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle...
Man Charged with Conspiring to Hide Kids' Bodies in His Yard
He ran a small publishing company, putting out books he wrote about apocalyptic scenarios loosely based on the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Germany Takes EU Hot Seat with Big Challenges, Expectations as Europe Grapples with Pandemic Fallout
Berlin's six months in the hot seat of European Union will likely be Chancellor Angela Merkel’s last big turn on the international stage.
Europe Reopens Borders to 15 Countries Including China from Today, US and India Left out of List
The list is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped off depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
US FDA to Release Guidance on Coronavirus Vaccine Approval: Report
The agency would require drugmakers to show "clearly demonstrated" proof of a vaccine's safety and effectiveness through a clinical study, and at least 50% more effectiveness than a placebo, the report said.
Arizona Governor Orders Bars, Gyms & Cinemas to Close Again after Surge in Coronavirus Cases
The orders, effective for 30 days, came after Arizona set records for new coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend.
US FDA Allows Emergency Use of Danaher's Covid-19 Antibody Test
Antibody tests, which can indicate a certain degree of immunity in those who have had the virus, are seen crucial in safely reopening economies after weeks of lockdowns.
US is Going to Have Strong Rebound from Virus Depression, Says White House Official
The US is under a deep economic recession as a result of coronavirus pandemic that killed more than 120,000 Americans and infected over 2.5 million people, the highest in the world.
Trump Cancels Planned Weekend Visit to New Jersey Without Explanation
The White House did not provide a reason for the cancellation, which comes amid a spike in novel coronavirus cases in many states.
Nepal Reports 593 New Coronavirus Cases; Panic After 21 Escape Quarantine Facility
Among the new cases, 107 are women and 486 are men, the ministry said. Now, the total number of infections in the Himalayan nation stands at 11,755.
'Godzilla Dust Cloud' Drifts over US Southeast, Raising Health Concerns
The Saharan dust plume will hang over the region until the middle of next week, deteriorating the air quality in Texas, Florida and other states where the number of COVID-19 cases has recently spiked.
Japan Confirms It is Scrapping US Missile Defence System
The council is expected to also revise Japan's basic defense plan later this year to update the missile defense program and scale up the country's defense posture.
Disneyland in California Delays Reopening as Virus Cases Rise
Tokyo Disney is set to reopen July 1, with the Paris and Orlando, Florida parks planning to start up again in mid-July.
Trust in China Falls Sharply Among Australians, Confidence in Xi Jinping Dips Even Further, Finds Poll
Diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Canberra have worsened since Australia called for an international inquiry into the source and spread of the new coronavirus, which first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan.