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The airline makes huge cuts as it tries to survive the pandemic

(Newser) Qantas plans to cut at least 6,000 jobs and keep 15,000 more workers on extended leave as Australia’s largest airline tries to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Qantas announced a plan Thursday to cut costs by billions of dollars and raise new capital, the AP reports. The plan includes landing …

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Trump administration considers ending Congressional review of arms sales: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is considering ending a long-standing system for congressional review of foreign arms sales, congressional aides said Thursday, a plan that would face strong opposition from colleagues Republicans and Democrats. FILE PHOTO – United States President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference …

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