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The ranks of the unemployed are set to grow in the United States at least in the early days of 2021, economists believe, as the country grapples with soaring coronavirus cases

Painful 2020 Ends For US Workers And Layoffs Could Rise Again

Unemployment benefits filings dropped last week, but experts say that is more likely a statistical fluke related to the holidays.

Goodbye to all that: although celebrations will be muted because of coronavirus restrictions, many around the world will be hoping 2021 will be an improvement on 2020

World Begins Ushering In Locked-down New Year

World begins ushering in locked-down New Year

Jimmy Lai (centre) outside the Court of Final Appeal, ahead of its decision to send him back to jail

Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Ordered Back To Jail

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

Brooklyn's Kevin Durant looks to pass against Atlanta's Kevin Huerter, Solomon Hill and Bogdan Bogdanovic in the Nets' 145-141 NBA victory over the Hawks

'King' James Celebrates Birthday With Milestone In Lakers Win

'King' James celebrates birthday with milestone in Lakers win

Iraqi demonstrators, supporters of the pro-Iranian Hashed al Shaabi, raise portraits of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis

One Year After US Killed Iran General, Iraq Tensions Boil

One year after US killed Iran general, Iraq tensions boil

Matthew says the way forward for China's gay community is through 'making small progress' rather than big statements that rattle the hyper-sensitive authorities

Chengdu: China's Permissive 'Gay Capital' Refusing To Fold

Chengdu: China's permissive 'gay capital' refusing to fold

Travel between Britain and the EU will become more complicated for both EU and UK citizens

Post-Brexit Borders To Divide EU, UK Citizens

Post-Brexit borders to divide EU, UK citizens

Once the epicentre of the Taliban's iron-fisted Islamist government, Kandahar city in Afghanistan's restive southÂ is slowly transforming into a vibrant urban centre

Afghan Youth Fear Taliban Return Will Roll Back Kandahar's Progress

Afghan youth fear Taliban return will roll back Kandahar's progress

Breton fishermen fear troubled waters ahead

Brexit Fog Blurs Horizon For Anxious Breton Fishermen

Brexit fog blurs horizon for anxious Breton fishermen

Berlin has seen a sharp rise in the number of cyclists during the coronavirus pandemic which has been causing tensions on the road

Road Rage In Berlin As Cyclists Clog Streets In Pandemic

Road rage in Berlin as cyclists clog streets in pandemic

Some of those who support deeper integration of the remaining 27 member states sense an opportunity

Does Brexit Free Europe To Seek Closer Union?

Does Brexit free Europe to seek closer union?

Thousands of lorries heading to ports got stuck in vast traffic jams which took several days and the help of the armed forces to unravel

Brexit Sparks Fears Of Disrupted Food, Drug Supplies

Brexit sparks fears of disrupted food, drug supplies

Many countries have started rolling out coronavirus vaccines, but the pandemic has shown no signs of easing

US Hits Record Daily Covid-19 Deaths As World Looks To Vaccines In 2021

The U.S. logged its highest ever daily death toll from the coronavirus on Wednesday as the world prepares to turn the page on a grim year.

What Attributes Should Startups Look For In The First Employees?

Startups need employees that will match the energy and vibe they're going for, in addition to being hard workers.

Why Did My Business Plan Fail

Business plans can fail for a myriad of reasons, but here are some of the most common.

When Should You Hire An Accountant?

There comes a time where basic accounting on your own doesn't cut it and you need a professional.

GE Chief Executive has locked in a bonus of at least $47 million after the company hit targets

Big Money: General Electric Boss Secures $47 Mn Bonus

Big Money: General Electric boss secures $47 mn bonus

Tottenham's Premier League match against Fulham has been cancelled

Premier League Has 'No Plans' To Pause Season As Virus Wreaks Fresh Havoc

Premier League has 'no plans' to pause season as virus wreaks fresh havoc

Smoke clouds billowed into the air after explosions at Yemen's Aden airport on December 30, 2020, shortly after the arrival of a plane carrying members of a new unity government

Yemen Airport Blasts Kill 26 As Government Plane Arrives

Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives

The deal was signed just hours before the UK leaves the EU single market at the end of the year

UK Ratifies Brexit Deal As Leaders Sign New Chapter

UK ratifies Brexit deal as leaders sign new chapter

A pro-choice campaigner covers her face with the green scarf adopted by activists pushing for abortion to be legalized in Argentina

Argentines Celebrate Approval Of Landmark Abortion Law

Argentines celebrate approval of landmark abortion law

A woman celebrates at the traditional New Year's fireworks show at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2019. With not so many people following restrictions and authorities' orders and counter-orders to limit crowds during the end of the year hol

New Year Festivities Expose Brazilians To Pandemic Surge

New Year festivities expose Brazilians to pandemic surge

Joe Biden warned that the virus crisis might not ease for another three months

US Stocks Advance, European Equities Retreat

US stocks advance, European equities retreat

Giving Your Family Business A Competitive Advantage

Small businesses can struggle to break through, but we've got some tips and tricks for getting ahead.

Can Technology In Business Guarantee Success?

Technology can certainly help your business succeed, but it's unlikely to be the only thing you need.

Search efforts for survivors continue into the night in central Croatia after a powerful earthquake leaves at least six people dead.

Hundreds Displaced As Croatia Weighs Damage Of Deadly Quake

Hundreds displaced as Croatia weighs damage of deadly quake

EU leaders and China's Xi Jinping thrashed out the deal in a video conference

EU And China Agree Major Investment Deal

The European Union and China approved "in principle" a major investment pact that Brussels hopes will open up lucrative opportunities, despite concerns about Beijing's rights record.

A file photo shows Jonathan Pollard, an American convicted of spying for Israel, leaving a New York court following his release from prison on November 20, 2015

Israel Gives Hero's Welcome To American Spy Jonathan Pollard

Israel gives hero's welcome to American spy Jonathan Pollard

The Hong Kong pro-democracy activists went on trial on Monday

China Jails 10 Hong Kong Democracy Activists For Up To Three Years

China jails 10 Hong Kong democracy activists for up to three years

The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan

Wuhan Virus Cases May Be 10 Times Higher Than Reported: China Health Study

Wuhan virus cases may be 10 times higher than reported: China health study