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The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package after 24 hours of debate and vote-a-rama sessions on the bill. The amended legislation will head back to the United States House of Representatives for a final vote.
2021-03-6

The UK's national debt exceeds £2 trillion ($2.61tn) for the first time, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.
2020-08-21

U.S. oil prices for May contract settle at an all-time low, finishing down over 300% to −$37.63 per barrel.
2020-04-20

Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built COVID-19 testing center over fears that people using the facility would spread the virus through their district.
2020-04-6

British department store retailer Debenhams files for administration due to "unprecedented" circumstances caused by the United Kingdom's coronavirus lockdown.
2020-04-6

The British government announces a stimulus plan to counter the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, which includes the government paying a portion of citizens' wages.
2020-03-20

American Airlines says it will suspend long haul international flights from March 16 until May 6.
2020-03-14

Apple Inc. says it will close all of its stores outside China for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to its CEO Tim Cook.
2020-03-14