The U.S. economy added just 69,000 jobs in May, less than expected, and the unemployment rate rose to 8.2%. Phil Izzo and Sudeep Reddy have details on The News Hub. Photo: AP.
Jobs Slowdown Adds to Global Fears -- Wall Street Journal
Payrolls Rise by Just 69,000; Jobless Rate Ticks Up to 8.2%
U.S. job growth fell sharply, jolting financial markets and raising new questions about the strength of the nation's economy.
The U.S. added a paltry 69,000 jobs in May, the lowest total in a year. April brought only 77,000 new jobs, far lower than initially reported. The jobless rate climbed for the first time since last summer, to 8.2%. And the manufacturing sector, a previous source of strength, is slowing.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N. human rights body condemns Syria forces for Houla killings. UN orders investigation into Houla massacre.
Syria on brink of sectarian civil war, West says.
As violence rises, U.S. and allies pulled into Yemen. Yemeni militants say they release 27 soldiers.
Annan frustrated over Syria, all eyes on Russia.
Analysis: Iran commander's trip to disputed islands frays UAE nerves.
Palestinian militant sneaks into Israel, kills one soldier. Israeli soldier, Gaza gunman killed in border clash.
The Arab Spring was no prelude to democracy. Report: Arab Spring increases migration to EU.
ASIA
Thai 'yellow shirts' halt parliament debate.
Kazakh head says "terrorist act" behind border deaths.
Filipino extremists stage more attacks.
Emir tells of Taliban's rise to power in remote Pakistani tribal agency.
Malaysia PM's popularity slips ahead of election: poll.
Suu Kyi warns against 'reckless optimism' on Burma reforms.
Indian government savaged over shock GDP figures. India’s manufacturing hits brick wall as economy slows.
AFRICA
Egypt's Mubarak is healthy, lives in comfort-source. Egypt braced for verdict of Hosni Mubarak.
Mali Tuareg leaders call off Islamist pact.
Istanbul conference on Somalia opens. Somalia conference opens with high expectations.
Students in Nigeria clash with police.
German hostage killed during Nigeria military raid.
EU strengthens sanctions against military junta in Guinea-Bissau.
EUROPE
Diamond Jubilee: Britain marks Queen's reign.
Merkel welcomes Putin with military honours.
Irish voters approve EU deficit-fighting treaty. Ireland heading towards Yes vote in fiscal pact referendum.
ECB chief calls euro zone ‘unsustainable,’ criticizes Spanish bank response.
Eurozone unemployment rate sticks at 11%.
Kosovo Serbs and NATO troops clash in tense north.
Poland welcomes Obama letter on "death camp" error.
AMERICAS
OAS dragged into Argentina-Falklands row.
Argentine official denies devaluation planned.
The 'Mexican spring:' A new student movement stirs in Mexico.
Venezuela’s military bombs clandestine airstrips as part of government anti-drug effort.
Venezuela bans private gun ownership.
Mexico was left in the dark on Fast and Furious operation, ambassador says.
Brazil's ex-President Lula says he may run again.
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America lost 129,000 millionaires in 2011.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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The next big thing in terrorism has the Pentagon so worried it's already monitoring scientists.
Pakistani Taliban vows to kill bin Laden doctor.
Is Boko Haram a 'foreign terrorist organization'?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Weak US jobs figures for May hit markets.
Facebook users suffer service disruptions.
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