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After shock U.S. jobs data, Republicans and Democrats spar over benefits

Business · 8:53 PM UTC

What did the disappointing U.S. jobs report on Friday say about the state of the world's biggest economy?

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India

IndiaGandhi warns 'explosive' COVID wave threatens India and the world
IndiaSurging India virus cases may derail recovery but ratings outlook stable-S&P
IndiaBritain labels coronavirus "variant of concern" linked to travel from India
IndiaIndian shares set for strong weekly gains, metal stocks surge

Business

BusinessAnalysis: Fund managers see value, cyclical stocks running further despite slow U.S. jobs recovery
BusinessU.S. hiring takes big step back as businesses scramble for workers, raw materials
BusinessAnalysis: Cryptocurrency ethereum is flourishing but risks linger
BusinessAuto sector urges U.S. Congress to help fund its computer chip needs

Americas

AmericasHow confusion around Biden policies birthed a new refugee camp on the U.S. border
AmericasTrees, visas and graft feature in Harris migration call with Mexico
AmericasBrazil judge sees signs of 'arbitrary execution' in Rio police raid

A Supreme Court justice called on Friday for Brazil's top prosecutor to investigate Rio de Janeiro's deadliest police raid in over a decade, which has drawn condemnation from the United Nations, human rights groups and local activists.

AmericasArgentina's cashless king targets Latin America's unbanked millions

Health & Pharmaceuticals

Health & PharmaceuticalsHow the U.S. locked up vaccine materials other nations urgently need
Health & PharmaceuticalsKey EU countries rebuff Biden on sharing COVID vaccine patents
Health & PharmaceuticalsCDC says U.S.-bound travelers can use some self COVID-19 tests
Health & PharmaceuticalsGandhi warns 'explosive' COVID wave threatens India and the world

UK

UKVoters flock to PM Johnson's party as Labour loses bastion
UKCrucial Scottish elections on ‘knife edge’ as pro-independence SNP win early seats
UKFirefighters tackle blaze at 19-storey London tower block
UKBritain labels coronavirus "variant of concern" linked to travel from India

United States

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United StatesTexas is latest U.S. state to advance Republican-backed voting limits
United StatesU.S. President Biden says he is confident he can meet Russia's Putin soon
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Energy

EnergyUnion offered Exxon 6-yr deal with no raise first year -sources
EnergyCarbon emissions drop across Europe in 2020 - Eurostat
EnergyU.S. stops Trump-era effort to loosen safety rules for Arctic drilling
EnergyOil notches second weekly gain despite India virus surge

Sustainable Business

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Lifestyle

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Lifestyle‘SNL’ host Elon Musk takes a Saturday off from Tesla’s troubles
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LifestyleS.Africa losing cultural landmarks like Apartheid Museum to COVID