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US job growth back on track
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US labour market got back on track last month with a larger-than-forecast and broad-based gain in payrolls, indicating greater progress filling millions of vacancies as the effects of the Delta coronavirus variant faded.
Pfizer says Covid pill 89% effective
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: Pfizer said on Friday that a clinical trial of its pill to treat Covid-19 had shown it is highly effective.
US Congress set to pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: US lawmakers were set to vote Friday on a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that would transform America's crumbling transport network and boost internet coverage on the biggest day so far of Joe Biden's presidency.
Japan eases rules to allow business travellers, students
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» TOKYO: Japan said Friday it will allow short-term business travellers, foreign students and other visa holders to enter the country, but tourists are still barred under pandemic border restrictions.
COP26 braces for youth protests after vague emissions pledges
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» GLASGOW - Thousands of youth activists were preparing to descend on Glasgow on Friday to protest against what they say is a dangerous lack of action by leaders at the COP26 climate summit.
80 new Covid deaths, 8,148 new cases
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2021
» There were 80 more Covid-19 fatalities and 8,148 new cases recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry rported on Friday morning.
Covid forces school closures in Ubon, Prachin Buri
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2021
» As more schools are preparing to reopen doors to students, some have decided to shut their gates after reopening for a few days due to the detection of Covid-19.
Myanmar jade traders squeezed between junta and rebels
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» Myanmar jade traders are running from junta troops and dodging rebel attacks to sell dwindling volumes of the green gemstone, as the billion-dollar industry loses its shine months on from the coup.
Airbnb profit soars on Pandemic-era lifestyles
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Airbnb on Thursday reported record-high profit in the recently ended quarter as bookings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, with remote work trends boosting the home-sharing platform.
US offers $10m bounty for DarkSide hackers
AFP, Published on 05/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States announced a $10 million reward Thursday for help finding leaders of the high-profile ransomware gang DarkSide, authorities' latest try at combating spiking cyber-extortion attacks.