Many observers view Pakistan as a test case for China’s assertive overseas expansion plans. But sometimes, it is Chinese players who have had to adapt to Islamabad’s realities.
English By Ken Bredemeier Share on Facebook Print this page WASHINGTON - U.S. unemployment compensation claims eased last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, but remained elevated by historical standards as the coronavirus pandemic continues to play havoc with the world’s largest economy.
The government said 779,000 workers filed for benefits last week, down 33,000 from the revised figure of the previous week.
As President Joe Biden starts his third week in office, the U.S. economy is still facing headwinds, with tens of thousands of people being infected daily by the coronavirus and employers confronted with new orders from state and municipal officials to restrict business hours or to shut down to try to prevent the spread of the virus.
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