US unemployment rate jumps to a staggering 14.7 per cent

20.5 million Americans lost their jobs in April, pushing the U.S. unemployment rate up to 14.7 per cent- that’s according to the U.S. Labor Department.

The shocking jobless numbers are at their highest level since the Great Depression- a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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'Tsunami of hate' unleashed by pandemic, says UN chief

The coronavirus pandemic is unleashing "a tsunami of hate and
xenophobia" according to the head of the United Nations.

The Secretary General is calling for an end to hate speech across the world.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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DRC MEASLES VACCINATION

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The outbreak of the Coronavirus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has complicated efforts to contain a measles epidemic that has claimed more than 6000 lives since last year.
A vaccination campaign in the east of the country was poorly attended due to fears of contracting COVID-19. Chris Ocamringa has more.

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14 Indian migrant workers run over by a goods train

At least 14 migrant workers in India were killed after being hit by a freight train.

With public transport on a halt due to the world's largest lockdown, thousands of labourers have been forced to walk back home from India's big cities.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.

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EU Finance Ministers To Meet

EU finance ministers meet around the virtual roundtable on Friday, as they once again try to hammer out a strategy to prop up the European economy which has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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Tightly-restricted VE Day in France as coronavirus lockdown remains in place

France is marking Victory in Europe day but with scaled-down ceremonies, with no major parades due to the ongoing lockdown.

France is one of the only countries that's made the day marking the surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War a public holiday.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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75th anniversary Victory in Europe Day marked in France, Germany

Upon the defeat of Germany in 1945, celebrations rippled not just in Britain but across Allied Europe.

Small public celebrations will be taking place today on the continent to mark the 75th anniversary.

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.

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Trump and Putin discuss arms control on VE Day

US President Donald Trump has called for arms control that includes both Russia and China, when an existing deal with Russia expires next year. The White House said he raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a phone call to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War. Here's Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor with more. 

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Gas leak in Indian claims 11 lives

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A gas leak in a polymer production plant in Southern India has claimed 11 lives so far.

Authorities claimed to have the poisonous leak under control...but a fresh leak was feared Friday morning, causing panic among locals.  

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Two men charged in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery

A father and son have been arrested in relation to the death of an unarmed black man in Georgia.

Georgia's Bureau of Investigation issued a statement saying both suspects, who are white, have been taken into custody and charged with murder and aggravated assault.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

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China Launches Labour Campaign for Graduates

China has started a 100 day campaign to help young people entering the labour market find jobs.

It comes as the country faces immense pressure over unemployment as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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S. Korea kicks off football season amid eased social distancing

South Korea's top football league begins competition Friday after opening day was delayed by months amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But the players will adapt to some new rules because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Markets up as pace of unemployment benefit claims slows

The major U.S. indexes posted strong gains on Thursday despite news
that more than three million Americans filed for unemployment benefits
last week.

Investors are optimistic that the pace of job losses in the country
appears to be slowing.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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White House dismisses CDC guidance on reopening

The Trump administration has dismissed CDC guidance on reopening the country saying it was "overly specific" and has asked for revisions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prepared a 17-page document to help government officials, businesses, schools and faith groups as they reopen to the public.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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California faces $54B budget deficit

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California is facing a $54.3 billion deficit as the coronavirus pandemic shatters the economy.

The state has been under a lockdown order since mid-March, forcing nonessential businesses to close.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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In bombshell announcement, Justice Department drops case against Gen. Michael Flynn

The US Justice Department is dropping the prosecution of General Michael Flynn, President Trump's former National Security Adviser who pleaded guilty to charges of lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials.

General Flynn resigned from the Trump administration in February 2017, after also being accused of lying to Vice President Mike Pence about his communications with the Russian Ambassador to the United States.

President Trump has for years accused the FBI of engaging in a witch-hunt against General Flynn, and our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the dropping of the case will raise questions about the independence of the Justice Department.

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U.S. department store chain Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy

Neiman Marcus, a luxury department store chain in the U.S., says it's filing for bankruptcy.

The coronavirus pandemic, and lockdowns designed to contain the spread of the virus, have been hitting brick-and-mortar retailers hard.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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US-China trade officials to speak amid increasing accusations

Top U.S. and China trade officials are planning to speak next week
about implementing the phase one deal.

It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "terminate"
the trade agreement amid his administration's increased anti-China
rhetoric.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Over three million more Americans file for unemployment benefits

Last week more than three million Americans filed for unemployment
benefits bringing the overall total to above 33 million since the
pandemic hit.

Covid-19 has hammered the U.S. economy but these latest weekly jobless
claims numbers are the lowest seen this shutdown measurers were rolled
out.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN seeks $6.7bn to fight coronavirus

The United Nations has tripled the size of it's humanitarian aid
appeal to fight COVID-19.

It says it now needs $6.7 billion dollars to help the world's most
vulnerable countries.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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