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Japan extends COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo and eight other prefectures

The Japanese government on Friday extended the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and eight prefectures from the end of May till June 20.

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Another 1.54 million Americans file for unemployment benefits

An additional 1.542 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 6, according to data by the U.S. Labor Department released on Thursday.