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China’s GDP grew 3.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020, the regime reported Thursday following a record contraction in the first quarter of the year. The figure means China escaped the official definition of a recession, two consecutive quarters of negative growth, despite the economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. By contrast, the U.S. economy entered a recession earlier this year. President Donald Trump’s administration appears unable to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, meaning the economic hardship caused by the virus will likely persist for some time to come....

Netanyahu’s campaign game plan has always operated on two parallel tracks—i.e. go high and also go low. Taking the high road, Netanyahu presents his prowess as a great world leader. He planned to travel to India to meet with his friend, Prime Minister Modi. However, that visit was called off. Instead, Netanyahu flew off last week for a hurried audience with embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This week, five days before the election, Netanyahu jetted to Sochi, Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, who kept him waiting for 2 hours and 45 minutes....

The coronavirus pandemic caused a huge spike in unemployment and to ease the financial burden on American families, Congress passed the CARES Act in March. It gave more than 160 million Americans payments of up to $1,200 and increased unemployment benefits, but there continues to be a deadlock to agreeing another stimulus package eight months on. On Monday, a report by the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that any response to the economic downturn was complicated by the fact unemployment numbers were likely to have been inflated this year....

Arsenal has been linked with numerous players and managers day in day out for the past few weeks. Some rumours raise eyebrows, some seem realistic while some are there just for the sake of it. In this segment, we will take a look a look at all the major advancements that happen in the transfer world concerning Arsenal. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the transfer reports featuring Arsenal that made headlines on May 8:...

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in last season’s FA Cup final thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. After an awful run of form that stretched a couple of months, Arsenal have won three Premier League games in a row. The Gunners are coming into this game full of confidence. Mikel Arteta has made some bold calls, with the focus shifting to Arsenal’s youngsters, who have lifted them in recent times....

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Arshdeep overstepped on three consecutive occasions in the second over of the match, becoming the first Indian bowler to bowl a hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is. The seamer’s final ball of the over was called a no-ball by the umpire. The hooter went off on the following two deliveries as well. To make matters worse, Sri Lankan opener Kusal Mendis capitalized on the free-hits, hitting four and six, respectively....

Treatments for easing knuckle pain from arthritis range from more conservative options like heat and cold therapy, exercises and stretches, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, to more involved options like physical and occupational therapy and cortisone injections when symptoms interfere with everyday activities. What Causes Knuckle Pain? Each hand is composed of 27 different bones. These include the eight carpal bones at the bottom of the hand closest to the wrist, the five long metacarpal bones that make up the palm of the hand and connect to the carpal bones, and the remaining 14 phalange bones that make up the fingers....

It turned out to be incredibly easy to find people to talk to, once you had ducked out of the confines of high school reality. People who didn’t judge you because you had the wrong backpack or jacket. People who liked the same weird music and books that I did. And, contrary to my parents’ fears, although there were the occasional proposals to “cyber,” a polite rejection was always taken in stride, and often led to a civilized conversation about something completely non-sex-related....

There are several IPs in the publishing house with some of them being extremely established (FIFA 22). By EA’s own admission, they have suppressed their original annual forecast by nearly $225 million. All of this has been achieved by the strong showing of titles such as Apex Legends and FIFA 22. But when one looks beneath the surface of just sales figures, there are many other issues of concern as well....

The agreement, between the New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany and the German government, is worth 564 million euros ($663 million) in total. It will mean 240,000 survivors globally will be eligible to claim 2,400 euros ($2,800) over the next two years. The money will be received in the form of a payment each year worth around $1,400. It is estimated around 58,000 to 60,000 survivors could benefit in the United States....

Gailey has been out of the NFL since getting fired by the Bills in 2012. He joins the staff of newly hired head coach Todd Bowles. MORE: Top 10 coach-QB combos | Who is Todd Bowles? Gailey was hired as the Bills’ head coach in 2010. He was the Cowboys’ coach in 1998 and 1999 and the coach at Georgia Tech from 2002 to 2007. His NFL experience also includes stints as offensive coordinator of the Steelers, Dolphins and Chiefs....

Despite new regulations introduced in Canada and much of Europe to halt incoming flights from the region, the U.S. has shown no sign of shutting off the dozens of flights arriving each day. The tough new travel restrictions came after scientists discovered a new variant of the coronavirus in England’s southeast that could be up to 70 percent more transmissible. Announced last week, the new strain VUI202012/01 is fast-moving and comes as the country is already battling a surge in cases....

The poll, conducted by The Boston Globe, Suffolk University and WGBH News, surveyed 500 individuals and was published early Tuesday. Its results demonstrated support for a lengthened lockdown protocol among the majority of respondents, 85 percent of whom said they approved of Baker’s decision. A nearly identical fraction of the poll’s participants noted their support for the governor’s response to the new coronavirus pandemic in general. However, state mandates aside, Tuesday’s report suggested a significant portion of Massachusetts’ population is hesitant to reenter certain public spaces in the absence of a proven vaccine....

Denis Suarez agrees to personal terms with Arsenal According to a report from news outlet Marca, Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has agreed on personal terms with Arsenal for a transfer to the North London side. The Spaniard has been unable to crack the playing XI at Camp Nou and hence, is looking forward to a move to the Premier League this month. Arsenal, who are likely to lose Aaron Ramsey to Juventus this summer, will want Suarez to come in as a long term replacement for the Welsh international....

Meanwhile, Fiorentina are willing to negotiate with Arsenal for the transfer of a Serbian striker. Elsewhere, Real Madrid have rejected an opening offer from The Gunners for a Spanish star. On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on 8th November 2021 Fiorentina ready to negotiate with Arsenal for Dusan Vlahovic Fiorentina have opened the door for Arsenal to initiate talks with Dusan Vlahovic, according to Sport Witness via La Nazione....

The forward began his career with Parma before signing for Cesena where he went on to make 106 appearances and joined Sassuolo in the summer of 2015. While the forward doesn’t look the most imposing person on the pitch, his dribbling skills have resulted in a lot of heartache for opposition defences. Reports in the British media state that Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has already dispatched scouts to monitor the French forward....

The next international break isn’t until March or something, so there’s plenty of club football, including a heavy December round of fixtures to look forward to. It all starts tonight as the high flying Saints pay a visit to the Emirates Stadium. The defeat against Manchester United, though narrow has left a bitter after taste, and there is no better way to rectify it than with a win. As I mentioned in my match review, I felt the difference between the sides wasn’t too big, and maybe it was just fatigue and the location that may have eventually played into the hands of United....

Six points adrift of second-placed Olympiacos with just two games to go, Arsene Wenger’s side are clear -500 favorites with William Hill U.S. to secure a vital win here. The visitors are also in need of a win if they are to have any chance of making the knockout stages and are available at better than 12-to-1 odds to come out on top. A draw would see both teams eliminated with one game to spare, and you can get 6-to-1 odds on them cancelling each other out....

The Gunners will take on the All-Stars at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on July 28, before facing Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara at the StubHub Center outside Los Angeles three days later. MORE: U.S. national team taking shape | Leicester City bolstered by monks? “We are pleased to welcome Arsenal, one of the most successful clubs in the world, to compete against the best of MLS,” commissioner Don Garber said in a release....