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US set to block imports from China over forced labor
Washington has cited forced labor in western Xinjiang province as grounds to ban Chinese cotton and tomatoes. The measures would hit a wide array of…
U.S. considering ban on cotton from Xinjiang region of China over rights concerns: New York Times
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a ban on some or all products made with cotton from the Xinjiang region of China…
Airlines urge UK, U.S. to start London-New York passenger testing trial
Major airlines want the U.S. and British governments to launch a passenger testing trial for the coronavirus for flights between London and New York to…
France leads criticism of US ‘attack’ on ICC
France led criticism of US sanctions on the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Thursday, saying Washington had launched a “serious attack” on…
End of a dynasty? Joe Kennedy defeated in US Senate bid
Congressman Joe Kennedy, long seen as a rising star, crashed to defeat Tuesday in his bid for a US Senate seat, the first time the…
U.S. employment projected to increase six million from 2019 to 2029: Labor Department
U.S. employment is projected to increase by 6 million jobs this decade, with the annual growth rate sharply slower than during the economy’s recovery from…
Facebook partners with external researchers to study its impact during U.S. election
Facebook Inc said on Monday it is partnering with external researchers to examine the impact of the social media site on society during the 2020…
Uncertainty dominates US presidential campaign’s final stretch
Within President Donald Trump’s campaign, some privately feared the worst heading into the national conventions. They worried a strong showing by Democrat Joe Biden, combined…
US Covid-19 cases surpass 6 million as Midwest, schools report outbreaks
U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 6 million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally….
U.S. marks 100 years since women given right to vote
The United States marked the centennial of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote on Wednesday with celebrations of the “historic victory”…
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