Trump to announce reopening of economy for several states

President Trump says he is finalising guidelines for several states to reopen their economies and will announce those measures on Thursday.

He was speaking at the daily press briefing of the coronavirus taskforce.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details

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Adding Trump's signature to stimulus cheques could delay aid

The US treasury department has ordered that President Donald Trump's name will be printed on cheques being sent to millions of Americans to help stimulate the economy during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

The process could delay their delivery to people struggling financially, according to reports in the Washington Post.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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U.S. airlines agree $25 billion rescue package

U.S. airlines have agreed a $25 billion rescue package with the federal government.

Passenger traffic for airlines has plummetted by 95% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Death toll leaps in New York following revised count

Nearly 4,000 more people in New York City have died from Covid-19 than
previously estimated.

This comes after officials announced they were counting people who had
presumably died from the coronavirus but were never tested.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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International criticsim for Trump's halt to WHO funding

Politicians, health experts and business leaders around the world have
criticized Donald Trump's decision to suspend US funding for the World
Health Organization.

The US President accused the UN agency of failing in its response to
the coronavirus outbreak.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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US retail sales drop record 8.7%

COVID-19 closures and lockdowns caused U.S. retail sales to drop by a
record 8.7% in March.

Millions more unemployed workers also meant less spending was seen in
shops, restaurants and gas stations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK OPPOSITION PARTY CALLS FOR CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN EXIT STRATEGY TO BE RELEASED

The new leader of the UK's Labour Party, says the Government should publish its  lockdown exit strategy next week.

Sir Keir Starmer, who became leader of the opposition nearly two weeks ago, says he supports extending the lockdown but it's only fair to tell the public how it will end.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Tanzania extends school closure, bans Union, May Day celebrations

Speaking during a meeting with members of the National COVID-19 Committee, Mr. Majaliwa said President John Magufuli has also banned Union and Mayday celebrations as well.  

 

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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AUSTRALIA: Raid on News Corp journalist judged illegal by the High Court

Australia's High Court has thrown out the warrant that was used by Australian Federal Police officers to search the home of News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst last year.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Indian government allows rural workers to return to work amid lockdown

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India's nationwide lockdown began three weeks ago and will continue till 3rd May.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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UK GOVT UNDER PRESSURE OVER LOCKDOWN EXIT

The UK government is under pressure to publish details of its exit strategy from lockdown this week.

Britain is expected to announce on Thursday that it's extending its current lockdown restrictions.

Ministers haven't wanted to publicly discuss how and when they'll be eased, in case it causes complacency in compliance with the rules.

But opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer says people need to know that plans are taking shape.

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AUSTRALIA: Another Ruby Princess passenger dies as the ship prepares to leave

A woman in Australia's capital Canberra has died from coronavirus - bringing the death toll for the nation to 63.
The woman, aged in her 60's was one of the passengers on the Ruby Princess Cruise liner.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Permit system creates crowds on Moscow metro

A permit system to move around Moscow by transport comes into effect on Wednesday. Passengers have complained of crowds at a number of metro stations as permissions are being verified. Julia Chapman reports.

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S. Korea holds general election amid coronavirus outbreak

Millions of South Koreans are expected to vote today in the nation's parliamentary election. The government has taken extensive precautions to make sure Covid-19 doesn't spread at the polls. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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President Trump puts hold on WHO funding

President Trump says he is putting a hold on US funding of the World Health Organisation, pending a review into its response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

He made the announcement at the latest coronavirus taskforce briefing.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details:

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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden

Former US President Barack Obama has endorsed his former Vice President Joe Biden for president of the United States. 

Obama made the endorsement in a 12 minute video posted online. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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UK ECONOMY TO SUFFER WORST DROP "IN LIVING MEMORY"

UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, agrees the economy will be hugely impacted - in reference to an independent report warning the UK could see a record level of economic decline.

In response to the report, he says "these are tough times, and there will be more to come."

But emphasised the "single most important thing" the UK could do to protect the economy is to protect the health of its people.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Measles resurgence predicted after COVID-19

There's a warning 117 million children across the world could be at
risk of developing measles, as countries delay vaccinations while they
fight COVID-19.

Health experts say governments will have to redouble immunization
efforts in the future.

Sarah Walton reports

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IMF: World facing worst recession since 1930s

The International Monetary Fund is predicting the global economy will
contract by 3% this year, saying the world is "very likely"
experiencing the worst recession since the 1930s.

However, the IMF expects a bounce back in 2021 if the pandemic recedes
in the second half of this year.

Nick Harper reports.

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New York Governor says he would reject Trump’s call to reopen

New York's Governor says he would disobey the President's order to
reopen the state if deemed to be unsafe.

Andrew Cuomo's comments come the day after President Trump said he had
total power to lift the U.S. Covid-19 lockdown.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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