Putin warns peak of virus still ahead

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a stark assessment of the country's coronavirus fight as officials begin to acknowledge the healthcare system is unprepared. President Putin also said the army could be called on to help in the fight. Julia Chapman has more.

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S. Korea infections drop ahead of parliamentary election

South Korea is taking extra precautions this spring to make sure voters don't spread Covid-19 during Wednesday's parliamentary election. The decision to open the polls comes amid a continued drop of new infections in South Korea.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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AUSTRALIA: Pell defends himself as new investigation is launched

In Australia, Victoria Police is believed to have launched a new investigation into child abuse allegations levelled against Cardinal George Pell dating back to the 1970s.
Arthur Stevens has more

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President Trump Defends Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

President Trump has defended his response to the coronavirus outbreak at the daily task force briefing.

He also claimed he had "total" authority over states over when they re-open their economies.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more:

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China Fending Off Imported Infections from Russia

China is stepping up border controls to fend off imported cases of coronavirus.

There's been growing concern about an influx of infected people arriving from Russia in particular.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tornadoes batter southern US states

Severe storms have swept through several southern US states leaving more than a dozen people dead.

More than 900,000 homes were left without power.

Danielle Robertson reports.

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New York Mayor and Governor clash on COVID-19 school closures

The Mayor of New York City and the state's Governor have clashed over
extending school closures because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The two leaders disagree over who has the authority to keep children
at home for the rest of the academic year.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Earlier action could have saved lives: Fauci

A top health expert in the United States says swifter government
action at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak could have saved lives.

But Dr Anthony Fauci acknowledges it was a complicated decision.

Fauci regularly takes part in the White House's daily coronavirus
briefings but the President has retweeted a call for him to be fired.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports

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US records highest COVID-19 death toll

More than 22,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States,
making it the country with the highest death toll.

Confirmed cases now top more than half a million.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tanzania cancels international passenger flights

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority said cargo flights will be allowed but crew members will be quarantined at designated places by the government at their own costs for the duration of their stay.  

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.

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German government advisers say schools should reopen soon

An influential institute that advises the German government has recommended that the country's schools reopen soon after being being closed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Other European countries such as Austrian and the Czech Republic have recently announced they will gradually ease restrictions.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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People's Bank of China ups stake in India's largest private bank

Intro: China's Centra Bank, The People's Bank of China is increasing its stake in India's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank.

In a regulatory filing, the Chinese Bank revealed that its total holding in HDFC now stands at over 1%.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: concerns for Ruby Princess passengers not in Coronavirus statics

There major concerns in Australia for around 900 passengers from the ill-fated Ruby Princess who are not included in the official statistics.
The ship slipped into Sydney on March 19th, two days earlier than scheduled.
Arthur Stevens takes a look

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World Bank says India is likely to record its worst growth rate

With India's three-week long lockdown likely to be extended, the World Bank says the country's economy is expected to grow only 1.5 to 2.8 percent this year.

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted economic activity across the country.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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China-Russia border becomes coronavirus battleground

Nearly half of China's new coronavirus cases on Sunday were reported in travellers coming from Russia. Chinese cities are now tightening controls along the Russian border. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Bono asks Seoul to help Ireland in fight against Covid-19

The South Korean government says it's received a letter from U2 frontman Bono ... asking for South Korea to help Ireland in its fight against Covid-19. Ireland has more than 9,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 300 deaths.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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US, Russia and Saudi Arabia Agree to Oil Production Cuts

The United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia have, along with other nations, agreed to cuts in oil production.

It comes after a fall in demand due to the coronavirus and tensions between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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COVID - 19 - Tanzania’s President warns of hunger

Tanzanian President John Magufuli says that the ravaging coronavirus pandemic is likely to result in food shortages across the country.

Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam

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China to assist Tanzania with medical supplies

The Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Wang Ke says medical supplies earmarked for the government of Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania will arrive in the country within the next one week.

Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam

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Moscow introduces pass system for leaving home

The mayor of Moscow has announced that from Monday residents will require special passes to leave their homes. It comes as data shows people have been becoming less compliant with the city's lockdown measures. Julia Chapman has more.

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