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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Europe reacts to bombshell US travel ban due to COVID-19

Global stocks have tumbled after the US suspended travel from Europe and the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic.

President Trump said in his Oval Office address that restrictions for travellers from Europe will begin on Friday at midnight, and will last for 30 days.

The measures won't apply to US citizens or travellers from the UK.

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels.

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AUSTRALIA: Terrorism not ruled out following Melbourne stabbing spree

A man has gone on a stabbing spree across Melbourne's eastern suburbs killing two people, critically injuring another and wounding a protective services officer, before police shot him dead in a stand off.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: High court judges reserve their decision on Cardinal George Pell appeal

The Australian High Court has reserved its decision as to whether Cardinal George Pell will remain in jail or released.
Australia's highest ranked catholic cleric was convicted and sentenced to six years after a jury found he abused two boys St Patrick's cathedral in Melbourne in the 1990s.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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UK EMERGENCY COMMITTEE MEETS ON CORONAVIRUS

The UK is set to announce new measures to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is chairing an emergency COBRA meeting on Covid-19 on Thursday.

It will focus on boosting the UK's efforts to delay the spread of the virus with social distancing measures.

Former Conservative MP and current London Mayoral candidate Rory Stewart says the government isn't doing enough.

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Italy closes all bars and restaurants in attempt to stop spread of COVID-19

Italy has taken the dramatic step of forcing all cafes, bars and restaurants in the country to close for two weeks as it battles to deal with the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe.

At least 820 people have died so far, as Ross Cullen reports from Rome.

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India goes into lockdown for a month

India has suspended all visas for a month except for diplomatic, official and employment visas. The move was announced by the government in a bid to halt the spread of COVID-19 cases.

India has reported over 60 confirmed cases.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Tom Hanks and wife Rita diagnosed with COVID19 whilst on the Gold Coast

American actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Australia.
The couple are on Queensland's Gold Coast whilst Hanks is involved in the filming of Baz Luhrmann's production about Elvis Presley.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Coronavirus: US halts travel from Europe to US

To slow the spread of coronavirus, US President Donald Trump is
halting all travel from Europe to America.

The 30-day ban comes after new cases and deaths skyrocketed in Italy,
with the Italian government putting the country on lockdown.

President Trump also said he'd ask the US Congress to release $50
billion dollars of funding to provide low-interest loans, and cut
payroll taxes to bolster the economy.

He laid out the travel ban as a crucial way to stop the virus spreading further.

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The President said the US economy would be able to handle the pandemic.

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Despite criticism that his administration has been slow to respond,
the President said the government's quick actions had prevented more
cases in the US.

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Trump suspends travel from Europe to US

US President Donald Trump is suspending all travel from Europe to the
United States for the next 30 days to try and stop the spread of
COVID-19.

In a primetime Oval Office address he also proposed economic measures
to businesses and individuals struggling amid the coronavirus
outbreak.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Sanders to continue presidential campaign despite further losses to Biden

Senator Bernie Sanders says he's going to continue his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination despite a widening gap between him and rival Joe Biden.

The former vice-president has cemented his position as front-runner with a win in Michigan, the biggest prize of primary voting on Tuesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Seattle Public Schools to close amid coronavirus concerns

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The coronavirus pandemic is now forcing the closure of schools and universities across the United States.

Seattle Public Schools, near the epicenter of an outbreak in Washington state, will close for at least two weeks amid growing concerns from parents and staff to stop the spread of the virus.

Danielle Robertson reports

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Trump urged to crack down on US travelers returning from Europe

President Trump is reported to be considering a crackdown on American travelers returning to the US from Europe.

Public health officials in Washington are urging him to require them to self-isolate for 2 weeks.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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WHO DECLARES CORONA VIRUS A PANDEMIC

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.

The virus has spread to more than 100 countries.

Rachel Silverman has more.

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UK UNVEILS CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS

The UK's unveiled a $40 billion package designed to help the country's economy through the coronavirus outbreak.

It comes as the UK records its biggest daily jump in cases - to a total of 456.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Harvey Weinstein handed 23 year prison sentence

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years behind bars. This
after the former Hollywood producer was found guilty of rape and
committing a criminal sex act.

Dozens of women accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct and this case
has fuelled the MeToo movement.

William Denselow reports outside the courthouse in New York.

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in jail after rape, sexual assault convictions

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in jail after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Many of his accusers were in the court for the sentencing hearing.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Merkel: 60-70% of population likely to get coronavirus

German chancellor Angela Merkel says according to experts, sixty to seventy percent of the population is likely to become infected with coronavirus.

She called for national solidarity to help minimize the health and economic threats.

Ira Spitzer reports from Frankfurt

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UK CUTS INTEREST RATES TO MINIMISE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT

The UK's central bank has slashed the main interest rate by over half, to try to minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic.

The Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, said the lower rate should help boost boost cashflow and raise confidence.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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UK Health Minister has coronavirus

A UK Health Minister, Nadine Dorries, is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus, sparking alarm through political circles about who else in Westminster may be infected.

The 62 year-old MP hopes she's "over the worst" after being laid up with a fever and cough since the weekend.

But health officials are scrambling to track down all those who have been in contact with her since she started to feel ill, including the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who hosted an event at Downing Street that she attended recently.

Benji Hyer reports from London.

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