The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week but remain elevated more than nine months into the health and economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

The US ruling class bears full responsibility for the economy’s unprecedented dysfunctional state, writes Stephen Lendman.

The European Commission warns that millions of citizens and businesses in the EU will bear the brunt if a COVID-19 recovery fund is not urgently agreed by the bloc's leaders.

Lebanon’s PM Hassan Diab has condemned violent street protests on Thursday, saying they were an attempt by opponents to overthrow his government.