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America's labor market slowed by more than expected in July

with the economy adding just 114,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose for the fourth month

in a row climbing to 4.3%. The figures indicate that America's hot jobs market is finally beginning to call off.

That may increase the chances of the Federal Reserve deciding to cut interest rates at its

next meeting in September.

Protesters gathered in darker, Bangladesh's capital,

to call on the country's long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

At least 50 demonstrators were injured in clashes with police, according to local media.

The demonstrations were called after some 150 people were killed last month during protests

against a controversial quota scheme that reserved government jobs for the families of some military

veterans.

Carmeler Harris officially secured the support of enough delegates

to the Democratic National Convention to become her party's

presidential nominee.

The DNC held a virtual vote in advance of its in-person convention

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