World's workers lost $3.5 trillion in wages amid pandemic: UN

Sep 24,2020
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavier toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN said Wednesday, with hundreds of millions of jobs lost and workers suffering a "massive" drop in earnings.
Canada's Trudeau promises one million jobs, warns of virus second wave
Sep 24
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a grand plan Wednesday to address social inequalities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic and create one million jobs during recovery --------
Coronavirus blamed for 60,000 job losses in Japan
Sep 24
Japan's labor ministry says more than 60,000 people in the country have lost or are about to lose their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak.
UK reports 6,000 new coronavirus cases
Sep 24
The UK on Wednesday reported 6,178 new coronavirus cases, a marked jump in the daily infection rate that comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new nationwide restrictions.
Johnson announces new steps against coronavirus
Sep 24
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced measures to curb a new surge in coronavirus cases.
At least 380 whales dead in Australia mass stranding
Sep 23
At least 380 whales have died in a mass stranding in southern Australia, officials said Wednesday, with rescuers managing to free just a few dozen survivors.
Death toll in India building collapse jumps to 35
Sep 23
The death toll from an apartment block collapse in western India jumped to 35 Wednesday, officials said, as hopes of finding anyone else alive dimmed.