UNICEF is demanding access to the restive region to provide humanitarian assistance to children deprived of basic means by ongoing fighting
Figure is highest in nearly two months, according to US Labor Department
With four weeks to go before Election Day, more than 4 million Americans already have voted, more than 50 times the number recorded at this time in 20
Labor Department report a sign employers continue to layoff workers during coronavirus pandemic
Extra national government aid has ended, although negotiations continue to extend it
Last week's new claims rose for first time since March, a sign economy is struggling to regain footing in face of COVID surge
Total claims have dropped for 17 straight weeks, but figure remains historically high
Total claims have dropped for 16 straight weeks, but the figure remains historically high
Some companies are reclosing again as the number of infections reaches new heights in country's three biggest states, California, Texas and Florida
In all, 45.5 million workers have filed for unemployment compensation since mid-March
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Pace of claims drops again last week, but 42.5 million laid-off workers have now sought compensation in the biggest economic upheaval since 1930s Grea
2.1 million more workers sought cash benefits after being laid off as other businesses curtailed their operations
2.1 million more workers sought cash benefits after being laid off as other businesses curtailed their operations
But newest weekly total was smallest number since businesses started shutting down in mid-March
Pace of claims slows slightly, but more than 36 million laid-off workers have now sought compensation in the biggest economic upheaval since the 1930s
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and other Trump economic advisers say the downturn is significant but are predicting an upswing in the second half o