US Secretary Treasury says no payroll tax break in next US coronavirus bill
US Democrats and Republicans trying to reach an agreement on a coronavirus rescue measure before Congress recesses in August.
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Iran dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project
Iran has dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project after India failed to participate apparently due to US sanctions.
White House advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’
White House-backed advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’ aims to encourage unemployed, companion website provides links to training.
Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
US congressional Democrats offer bill to block Trump from troop withdrawal
US congressional Democrats introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump’s plan to withdrawal 9,500 troops from close ally Germany.
US lawmakers offer bill to prepare for the next pandemic
US lawmakers offered a bipartisan $3 billion plan to prepare for the next global health crisis, putting a premium on…
US President considers to restore some WHO funding
US President said his administration was considering numerous proposals about WHO including one in which Washington would pay about 10%…
Tunisian President relaxes curfew with pandemic outbreak slowing
Tunisian President Kais Saied announced a reduction of its nightly curfew hours, after three consecutive days without recording any new…
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
Trump adviser says additional stimulus package might not be necessary
Trump economic adviser said that coronavirus relief legislation might not be necessary, as Democrats push for Congress to provide more…
Trudeau vows more funding for mental health
Trudeau vows additional funding as Canada’s daily coronavirus death toll edged up by under 5% on Sunday in another sign…