Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the US Presidential race.
It means Joe Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee to take
on Republican President Donald Trump in November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
WHO denies Trump 'China-centric' claims
The World Health Organization has denied claims from Donald Trump that
it favors China.
The US President has threatened to stop funding the body.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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it favors China.
The US President has threatened to stop funding the body.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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US nears 400,000 infections, as Trump's ratings drop
COVID-19 cases in the United States are nearing 400,000, the highest
rate globally.
[check figure as this will likely change quickly]
It comes as a new poll shows the majority of Americans now disapprove
of President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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rate globally.
[check figure as this will likely change quickly]
It comes as a new poll shows the majority of Americans now disapprove
of President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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More than 9 million workers in UK expected to be furloughed
More than nine million workers in the UK are expected to be furloughed (pron: fur-low) under the government's job retention scheme.
The cost to the taxpayer over the course of three months is estimated to be the equivalent of $40-50bn.
Benji Hyer has the details.
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UK PM BORIS JOHNSON "COMFORTABLE" IN INTENSIVE CARE
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is on his third day in intensive care.
Mr Johnson was moved after his coronavirus symptoms worsened earlier in the week, in case he should require ventilation.
But so far, that has not proven necessary.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
Mr Johnson was moved after his coronavirus symptoms worsened earlier in the week, in case he should require ventilation.
But so far, that has not proven necessary.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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14 LONDON TRANSPORT WORKERS DIE FROM COVID-19
A new system of boarding buses is being trialled in London amid growing concern over the safety of drivers.
Fourteen transport workers in the UK capital have now died after contracting coronavirus.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Tanzania records two more Covid-19 recoveries as infection slows
In a media briefing, she said that two more patients for Covid-19 have tested negative in all three tests taken. One is in Dar es Salaam and the other in Arusha. The country's total recoveries now stand at five.
Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.
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France enters recession says country's central bank
The Bank of France says that the country is now in recession after GDP growth sunk to -6% in the first three months of 2020.
It comes as France suffers its worst one-day rise in the number of deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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AUSTRALIA: Easter travel plans across the country as beaches and borders close.
As the Easter break looms, it will be an unusually quiet time across Australia.
Stage three restrictions continue in all states.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.
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Stage three restrictions continue in all states.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.
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UK PM 'STABLE' IN INTENSIVE CARE
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent a second night in intensive care with coronavirus.
Downing Street says 'close monitoring' of his condition is taking place at St Thomas's hospital in London.
He was hospitalised on Sunday and moved to intensive care on Monday as his condition worsened.
Boris Johnson is engaged to Carrie Symonds who is expecting their child.
Health Minister Edward Argar says the Prime Minister hasn't yet required a ventilator.
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Nigeria to consider traditional medicine for COVID-19 treatment
Nigeria government says it looking at considering traditional medicine as part of its methods to tackle the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
Correpondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Phil Ihaza
Correspondent - FSN Abuja
No 2 Amisi Musa street, off Alex Ekwueme road, Jabi, Abuja.
Email: ihazap@featurestory.com
Mobile: +2348034660451
400 million Indian could slip into poverty says ILO report
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A report by the International Labour Organisation says about 400 million workers in India could slip into poverty...
If the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt India's economy.
India already has one of the highest poverty rates in the world.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi
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Ishan Garg
Correspondent, New Delhi
+919319659030
Tweet @ishangarg93
Tech firm suggests fewer people observing Moscow's lockdown
Russia's largest tech firm Yandex says its data show slightly more people outside on the streets of Moscow this week than last, despite a lockdown. Authorities have asked people in the capital to stay indoors unless they're buying food, seeking emergency medical care or doing essential jobs. Lucy Taylor reports.
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S. Korea keeps new Covid-19 infections falling but reaches 200 deaths
For the third day in a row, South Korea has reported around 50 or fewer new infections of Covid-19. The country is
Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul.
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President Trump Threatens to withdraw WHO funding
President Trump has threatened to withhold funding from the World Health Organisation claiming it is biased towards China.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
New York sees highest single-day rise in Covid-19 deaths
New York has suffered its highest one day total of Covid-19 fatalities.
731 deaths were reported over a 24 hour period but officials say the
rate of hospitalizations may be slowing.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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731 deaths were reported over a 24 hour period but officials say the
rate of hospitalizations may be slowing.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON IN "STABLE CONDITION"
Boris Johnson remains in a stable condition in intensive care.
His deputy, Dominic Raab, said he was confident the UK Prime Minister, who is suffering from covid-19, would pull through because he is a "fighter."
Holly Hudson has more.
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White House Press Secretary Grisham leaves role
The White House says press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving,
after less than a year in the role.
She failed to hold a press briefing during that time.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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after less than a year in the role.
She failed to hold a press briefing during that time.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Boris Johnson "stable" in intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care in London battling coronavirus.
But his condition is described as stable and he has not yet required the use of a ventilator.
The Queen has sent get-well messages to Mr. Johnson and his family.
Reporter Matthew Thompson is outside St. Thomas' hospital in London.
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African Americans disproportionately affected by COVID-19
Early figures on the impact of COVID-19 in the United States suggests
African Americans are contracting the virus at a higher rate than
white Americans.
Health experts say the pandemic is amplifying underlying social inequalities.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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African Americans are contracting the virus at a higher rate than
white Americans.
Health experts say the pandemic is amplifying underlying social inequalities.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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