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African American banks pivotal as ever for minorities in US
World
June 7, 2020
African American banks pivotal as ever for minorities in US
When she needed capital to expand her business, Ernisha Randolph was just one of countless African Americans to encounter roadblocks…
Virus crisis piles pressure on African media
World
June 7, 2020
Virus crisis piles pressure on African media
Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and…
China imports plunge, exports fall on virus hit to global growth
World
June 7, 2020
China imports plunge, exports fall on virus hit to global growth
China’s exports and imports fell in May as the economic slowdown abroad started to take its toll, and after a…
‘The talk’: teaching black children about the world they face
World
June 7, 2020
‘The talk’: teaching black children about the world they face
The death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations nationwide have many families discussing racism — but for many African American…
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Middle East
June 7, 2020
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts
World
June 7, 2020
Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts
The global death toll from the coronavirus neared 400,000 on Sunday with fatalities accelerating in Latin America, as oil-producing countries…
Pandemic, dire economy, unrest upend US presidential race
World
June 7, 2020
Pandemic, dire economy, unrest upend US presidential race
Three concurrent crises scarring the United States — a deadly health pandemic, economic despair and widespread social unrest — have…
Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut
Middle East
June 7, 2020
Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut
Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital Saturday to decry the collapse of the economy, as clashes erupted…
Brazil threatens to quit WHO, Trump says US beating pandemic
World
June 6, 2020
Brazil threatens to quit WHO, Trump says US beating pandemic
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has threatened to pull out of the WHO over “ideological bias,” as his counterpart Donald Trump…
Russia sees melting permafrost behind Arctic fuel spill
Environment
June 6, 2020
Russia sees melting permafrost behind Arctic fuel spill
An unprecedented fuel spill that has polluted huge stretches of Arctic rivers was caused by melting permafrost, Russian officials said…