European stocks struggled for direction when a new week began on Monday, and investor focus remained on rising US coronavirus infection rates. Yielding past gains, the Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP Index, -0.01% it held steady at 358.09, after a 1.9% drop last week. The German DAX + 0.40% rose 0.2%, …
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FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, April 8, 2020. REUTERS / Carlos Garcia Rawlins BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on US individuals with “egregious conduct” in matters related to Hong Kong, reflecting US sanctions …
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s second most populous state said on Monday it is considering reimposing social distancing restrictions after the country reported its biggest one-day increase in new coronavirus infections in more than two months. FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a joint press conference at the …
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SYDNEY / BEIJING (Reuters) – The death toll from COVID-19 surpassed half a million people on Sunday, according to a Reuters count, a grim milestone for the global pandemic that appears to be re-emerging in some countries, even when other regions are still struggling with the first wave FILE PHOTO: …
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President Donald Trump tweeted with approval in a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power,” a racist catchphrase associated with white supremacists. By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press June 28, 2020 9:07 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – President …
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