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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Fed to buy as much government debt as needed to aid economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — In its boldest effort to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus, the Federal Reserve says it will buy as much government debt as it deems necessary and will also begin lending to small and …
India halts its crucial train network to try to stop virus
NEW DELHI (AP) — As India expanded its virus-containment measures and halted its train network, the country's lifeblood, the federal government warned Monday of strict legal action for those who flout the rules.
Stocks jump higher after Fed moves to help businesses
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. futures jumped and global stock benchmarks trimmed losses Monday after the Federal Reserve said it will lend to small and large businesses and local government to help them cope with the economi…
Hill talks continue as Trump appears to waffle on shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Trump administration officials and congressional leaders struggled Monday to finalize a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package as the
Lebanon to stop paying back all debt in foreign currencies
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon will stop paying all maturing Eurobonds in foreign currencies amid a crippling economic and financial crisis and as foreign currency reserves continue to drop, the Finance Ministry announced M…
South Africa's virus cases jump to 402, has most in Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's coronavirus cases jumped to 402 Monday, up 128 from the day before, continuing worrying exponential growth and making it the country with the most cases in Africa.
The Latest: South Africa infections grow by 402 overnight
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The Latest: Germany approves aid package for small companies
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Federal Reserve to lend up to $300B to businesses, cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a series of sweeping steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.
The Latest: Puerto Rico's 2nd fatality a U.S. tourist
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'I can do it.' Couple braves pandemic to help NYC’s homeless
NEW YORK (AP) — Fearful glances from masked faces. Shuttered storefronts and silent bars. As confirmed cases of coronavirus infections have risen over 11,000 in New York City and its suburbs, the city that never sl…
Air Canada lays off 5,000, Airbus gets loan to endure crisis
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unparalleled shock to the world economy.
MH17 trial briefly resumes in near empty courtroom
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple murder for their alleged roles in shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014 resumed briefly Monday as the pres…
The Latest: 2 who tested positive for virus on ship die
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War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting the first coronavirus infection in the country, where the…