Thursday, April 16, 2020

668 sailors test positive for the coronavirus in French aircraft carrier group

More than 660 sailors who were crew members either on-board France's sole aircraft carrier or other ships in her battle group have tested positive for the coronavirus.

It comes after the outbreak was confirmed at sea and the ships have now returned to port.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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AUSTRALIA: Pm calls for tighter surveillance alarming civil libertarians

Civil Libertarians have expressed alarm after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared the nation needs a more extensive surveillance regime.
Arthur Stevens reports

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UK TO EXTEND LOCKDOWN

The UK is expected to confirm a three week extension later (Thursday) to its coronavirus lockdown.

The government has already said it's too early to ease lockdown measures which have been in place over three weeks.

UK scientific advisers believe the country is reaching the peak of its outbreak, but want to ensure it has passed before the strictest social distancing rules are relaxed in any way.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says even when the peak is reached - lockdown will only be gradually eased.

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India to receive more than half million testing kits from China

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India will receive about 650,000 rapid testing kits from China.

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and the ruling government is being accused by the opposition of not testing widely enough.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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S. Korean ruling party wins by landslide in general election

South Korea's governing party has won a landslide victory in one of the world's first elections amid the coronavirus pandemic. President Moon Jae-in's Democratic Party trounced the opposition in Wednesday's parliamentary election.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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China: Imported Cases Drop But Local Transmissions Rise

China saw a drop in imported cases on cronavirus on Thursday but locally transmitted infections rose.

New asymptomatic cases increased also to 64, compared to 57 a day earlier.

Patrick Fok reports.

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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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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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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The Indian government is allowing rural workers to return to work...

even though the country is under a lockdown to curb coronavirus.

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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