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In a major diplomatic stance, the G7 group of leading industrialized nations has issued a joint communique in support of Taiwan's participation in World Health Organization (WHO) forums, a move that aligns with the Biden administration's efforts to shore up support for Taiwan in the face
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Public health officials in Canada were left struggling to reassure the public about vaccination risks after the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) suggested that people at low risk of catching COVID-19 might want to pass on the AstraZeneca vaccine and wait for the "preferred" Pfizer or Moderna
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Mario Draghi's presidency has dramatically shifted the dynamics of the EU, with Italy emerging as a credible partner and a driving force behind the continent's economic recovery. Less than four months into his tenure, Draghi has faced criticism from some quarters that expectations for his leadership
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Airline executives, led by CEOs such as Gary Kelly of Southwest Airlines and Doug Parker of American Airlines, are expressing optimism about the industry's turnaround due to the rising vaccination rates, declining COVID-19 cases, and easing of travel restrictions. This spike in travel demand, which started in March,
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As the European Central Bank's (ECB) officials expressed confidence in the eurozone economy's rebound, ECB President Christine Lagarde cautioned against premature talk of tapering the bank's emergency bond purchases. Despite the improving outlook, fueled by accelerated vaccination rates and expected easing of containment measures,
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In a decisive break from the past quarter century of balanced budgets and modest government, the federal Liberals have unveiled a new vision for government-led economic growth. The 2021 budget sets out to spend-heavily, with $135.2 billion in new spending over five years, aimed at accelerating economic growth and
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the American economy "has brightened substantially" as more people are vaccinated and businesses reopen, but cautions that the crisis is not yet over and warns of risks from coronavirus flare-ups if Americans return to normal life too quickly. The Fed has held
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As the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their joint meetings, with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in attendance, a renewed emphasis on global cooperation emerged. The pandemic, economic divergence, and climate change were identified as top concerns requiring urgent collective action. U.S. leadership,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy, exacerbating existing economic inequalities between rich and poor countries. As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) notes in its April Fiscal Monitor report, the gap between advanced and emerging economies has widened significantly, with the latter struggling to recover
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Midsize cities across the United States are positioning themselves to quickly rebound from the economic impacts of the pandemic. Cities like Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; and Portland, Ore., have developed strong alliances with local economic development groups, creating comeback plans that prioritize affordable loans, relief for small businesses, and investments
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Brazilians are looking to blame President Jair Bolsonaro for the pandemic failures, as the country's health systems collapse. With 2,600 people dying of the coronavirus every day, Brazil is facing its darkest weeks, according to public health analysts. Bolsonaro's leadership has been marred by controversy,
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President Biden on Monday implored leaders of state and local governments to continue requiring face coverings in public in an effort to curb coronavirus infections that are back on the rise across the country. The president's remarks came after the director of the Centers for Disease Control and
