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World coronavirus Dispatch: 'Painful' US experience, dubious China figures
From some scary new death toll projections coming from the US to a tobacco maker's bid to produce vaccines and Saudi planning to postpone hajj, read these and more in today's international dispatch
 "World coronavirus Dispatch: 'Painful' US experience, dubious China figures")
Fitch maintains US AAA rating despite rising unemployment due to Covid-19
The rating came as the Department of Labour reported unemployment claims surging to 3.3 million in the week ending March 21 after the pandemic caused many businesses to close
 "Fitch maintains US AAA rating despite rising unemployment due to Covid-19")
US overtakes China with 82,000 Covid-19 cases; toll crosses 2,000 in Iran
It is, however, important to note that the US has been testing people at a much larger scale, when compared with other countries that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic
 "US overtakes China with 82,000 Covid-19 cases; toll crosses 2,000 in Iran")
Trump says world paying big price as China hid virus info; US toll hits 200
California issued a statewide 'stay at home" order on Thursday for its 40 million residents and Washington warned Americans to return home or stay abroad indefinitely
 "Trump says world paying big price as China hid virus info; US toll hits 200")
Coronavirus deaths cross 8,700 worldwide, more than 204,000 affected
Infections outside China have been reported by 170 countries
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China expels several US journalists in biggest crackdown on foreign media
Starting from Wednesday, the journalists, whose press cards were due to expire later this year, must notify the foreign ministry within four days and hand back their credentials within 10 days
 "China expels several US journalists in biggest crackdown on foreign media")
Beyond human toll and turmoil, coronavirus could shake up global politics
The new coronavirus is shaping up to be a cataclysmic event with far-reaching consequences in global politics
 "Beyond human toll and turmoil, coronavirus could shake up global politics")
As coronavirus becomes pandemic, here's how the world is dealing with it
Mainland China had 15 new infections, down from 24 cases a day earlier, bringing the total to 80,793. The death toll touched 3,169, up by 11 from the previous day
 "As coronavirus becomes pandemic, here's how the world is dealing with it")
US House passes $8.3 bn emergency funding bill to combat coronavirus
The measure passed with a 415-2 vote on Wednesday afternoon (local time) will head to the Senate for an expected swift vote on Thursday
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Judge Srinivasan becomes 1st Indian-American to lead federal circuit court
Srinivasan, 52, became the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
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Wildlife now roam where US once manufactured its deadliest weapons
Despite the complicated and expensive cleanups, significant contamination has been left behind, some experts say
 "Wildlife now roam where US once manufactured its deadliest weapons")
Foreign actors will attempt to meddle in 2020 Prez polls: US spymaster
Senator Angus King wanted to know if the intelligence community would let the candidates know if there was an attempt by foreign powers to interfere in US elections
 "Foreign actors will attempt to meddle in 2020 Prez polls: US spymaster")
The American way of war is a budget-breaker, costing trillions
The wars America is already fighting are going to cost trillions
 "The American way of war is a budget-breaker, costing trillions")
His latest interview indicates 'President Rock' is a possibility
The 'sexiest man alive of Hollywood' made headlines minutes after the interview was published
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Gains for all? The $100 trillion case for open borders and economic growth
As it stands, borders leave workers stranded and competing against each other
 "Gains for all? The $100 trillion case for open borders and economic growth")
House of Representatives vote to block Obama-era rules
Republicans called both rules examples of government overreach
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America Should Look in the Mirror
The collateral damage of the Iraq War continues - for Iraqis and Americans alike
 "America Should Look in the Mirror")
Consumers, exports power US third-quarter economic growth
Economy grew more than thought in Q3 at 3.2% annualised rate
 "Consumers, exports power US third-quarter economic growth")
Dow-DuPont merger faces probe challenge
The involvement of the state attorneys general increases scrutiny of the mega deals and will complicate what are already expected to be tough
 "Dow-DuPont merger faces probe challenge")
Ahmedabad-based call centres stole $300 million from Americans
The most common complaint reported to the fraud hotline continues to be the IRS impersonation scam
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