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American employment will be in focus on Wall Street this week with investors keen to know how recent coronavirus outbreaks have impacted the labor market.
And after an unemployment benefit program expired last week traders will be watching to see whether Washington can agree on another stimulus measure.
Liling Tan reports from New York.
The US government has agreed to pay two drug companies up to 2.1 billion dollars to develop and produce one hundred million doses of a coronavirus vaccine.
The deal with the companies Sanofi [SA NO FEE] and Glaxo Smith Kline comes as cases continue to surge across the country.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Out of work Americans are preparing for another drop in income as emergency unemployment benefits expire. The Senate has adjourned for the weekend, without reaching an agreement on a new aid bill.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Google and Facebook will be required to pay news media for their content under new Australian guidelines.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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There is growing international condemnation of the Hong Kong government's decision to disqualify 12 opposition candidates ahead of the city's legislative election.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Former US.presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have all paid tribute to late US congressman John Lewis at his memorial service.
Lewis, who died earlier this month at the age of 80, was an icon of the civil rights movement.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has the story.
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NASA has launched the Perseverance rover on a journey to Mars.
The rover's mission is to hunt for signs of past alien life on the Red Planet.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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Airbus has announced a fresh cut in production of its A350 long-range jet after the company released a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss in its latest results.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa was suffering from malaria and died of a heart attack, his family said Sunday, scotching rumors that he succumbed to coronavirus.
Daniel Kijo has more.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government failed to consult with First Nations Australia's when targets were set to tackle indigenous disadvantage in 2008.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are denouncing the arrests of four student members of a recently disbanded pro-independence group.
The arrests mark the first police action taken against anti-government activists, outside of a street protest.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 160 points Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
Continued appetite for technology stocks also helped boost investor interest, as Nasdaq led gains for the day.
Here's US correspondent Liling Tan in New York.
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The Federal Reserve says economic activity in the U.S. is still "well below" pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell also announced interest rates will remain unchanged for now.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
Federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin a "phased withdrawal" from the city.
The Governor of Oregon and the Acting Homeland Security Secretary say they've negotiated a deal…but there's no clarity on exactly when the troops will begin to leave.
Just hours before the announcement of the agreement for troops to leave Portland, President Trump doubled down on the need for increased federal presence there.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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The big leaders of Silicon Valley are appearing on Capitol Hill to be grilled by congress as to whether they have become too big.
The focus of the rare gathering of the heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google is competition - but it's likely to expand into a review of their business practices.
Kate Fisher reports from washington
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South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown has been the longest in the world. The country’s economy is reeling, but government will not ease restrictions until Covid-19 infections have reached their peak. Mark Roughton reports.
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The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria Daniel Andrews, says door knocking will increase as the states covid 19 death toll continues to rise.
Shaun Bindley reports
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South Korea's largest imported auto association has suspended its chairman over allegations of sexual abuse. The Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association said pending an investigation, it may take further action against Pablo Rosso, who is the head of the Korea division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
The Hong Kong government is facing growing international pressure over its election plans, amid local media reports that the vote may be delayed for up to a year because of concerns about the coronavirus.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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