The travel restrictions had already been extended several times and were set to expire on June 23. The United States, Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their restrictions to keep their shared borders closed
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'All eyes' on New York: Reopening tests city torn by crises
New York City – the hardest-hit city in the US by the coronavirus, gradually begins reopening. After three bleak months, New York, the corner of the United States hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak, gradually
Read moreFauci dismisses Trump's coronavirus Wuhan lab claims
Separately, Trump says Dr Fauci will testify before Republican-led Senate, but not Democratic-controlled House. Top US scientist Dr Anthony Fauci has again dismissed claims that the coronavirus was created in a Chinese laboratory. “If you
Read moreMichigan state officials consider gun ban after armed protests
Gun-toting demonstrators in the Michigan State Capitol building prompt state officials to rethink open-carry rules. Legislators in the state of Michigan are reportedly considering new measures to ban guns from inside the State Capitol building
Read moreNY nursing homes report 1,700 additional coronavirus deaths
The revised list shows that 22 nursing homes, largely in NYC and Long Island, have reported at least 40 deaths. New York state has reported more than 1,700 previously undisclosed COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes
Read moreUS security guard murdered following argument over face mask
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting in Michigan. A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who
Read moreGeorgia eateries reopen as restrictions loosen, but fears remain
Governor Brian Kemp has faced criticism for easing restrictions as others think it will help the ailing US economy. Some Georgia restaurants were reopening for limited dine-in service Monday as the state continued a loosening
Read moreUS governors ask for federal help as Trump criticism continues
Trump and leaders of many states continue their war of words as they agree more testing is needed before the US reopens. A chorus of Republican and Democratic governors pushed back hard after United States
Read moreAt least 7 killed, 85 injured in northern Yemen flash floods
UN agency says five women and two children killed after ‘heavy rains and flooding across northern governorates’. This month’s flash floods in Yemen have resulted in the death of at least seven people while 85
Read moreUS Congress approves $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
Historic legislation now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. The United States Congress gave final approval to a massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill on Friday to help lift the economy and
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