Democrats have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to reopen
the American economy calling the ideas "vague and inconsistent".
It comes as the U.S. death toll continues to rise, now topping 33,000
with around 640,000 confirmed cases.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, April 17, 2020
German Health Minister: Coronavirus crisis now ‘manageable’
German health minister Jens Spahn [YENS SHPAWN] called the coronavirus crisis "manageable" as the country prepares to relax some of its restrictions beginning Monday.
The rate of new infections has slowed over the past two weeks although German officials have cautioned that the situation could change quickly
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE ANNOUNCE MENTAL HEALTH HELP
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are promoting a campaign with the UK's National Health Service, which encourages people to look after their mental health while in lockdown.
Prince William and Catherine say there's an ever-increasing need for people to know where to go for mental health support or find ways to help themselves.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
Prince William and Catherine say there's an ever-increasing need for people to know where to go for mental health support or find ways to help themselves.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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EIGHT MORE COVID PATIENTS DISCHARGED IN UGANDA
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The number of people in Uganda who have recovered from coronavirus has increased to twenty, giving hope to those dealing with the crisis. The East African country has so far registered fifty-five cases of the disease. Leon Solomon reports.
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Russia postpones Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin has announced the postponement of the biggest event of the Russian calendar - the Victory Day parade. With Russia's coronavirus cases exceeding 28,000, President Putin says the risks are too high to hold a big gathering. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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China's Economy Declines for First Time in Decades
China's economy shrank by 6.8% in the first quarter, bringing an end to a near half-century of growth.
It follows unprecedented efforts to contain the outbreak since January.
Patrick Fok reports.
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It follows unprecedented efforts to contain the outbreak since January.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Trump unveils guidelines to reopen US economy
President Trump has unveiled guidelines to reopen the US economy.
He said the new federal guidelines would allow governors to "take a phased and deliberate approach" to reopening their individual states.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington D.C.
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He said the new federal guidelines would allow governors to "take a phased and deliberate approach" to reopening their individual states.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington D.C.
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Millions of Americans without government checks because of glitches
Millions of Americans are yet to receive their stimulus checks from the government because of glitches in the system.
The money - part of a $2 trillion financial relief package - was supposed to arrive in people's bank accounts on Wednesday but several million people are still waiting.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Small Business Relief Fund Out of Money
A 350 billion dollar relief fund for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus is out of money.
The Small Business Administration is not accepting any more lenders or applications.
And as Rachel Silverman reports, the depletion of the fund's resources is set to launch a partisan fight over the shape of additional relief funding.
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UK LOCKDOWN EXTENDED
The UK's coronavirus lockdown will remain in place for at least another three weeks.
Announcing the extension, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said that Britain still doesn't have the infection rate as far down as it needs to relax the measures.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Tanzania’s COVID-19 cases jump to 94
The ministry revealed that 26 of the new cases were from Dar es Salaam the other two in the Mwanza and one in the Kilimanjaro area north of the country.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
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UK refusing to extend Brexit transition period, despite coronavirus
The UK will not extend the Brexit transition period, according to the British government's chief negotiator.
On Thursday, David Frost tweeted that the phase will conclude on 31st December this year, and if the EU requests an extension, the UK will say no.
With the latest, here's Benji Hyer in London.
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5.2m new U.S. unemployment claims in last week
The latest U.S. data shows more than five million Americans applied
for unemployment benefits in the last week.
It takes the numbers of workers who have lost their jobs in the last
month to over 22 million.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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for unemployment benefits in the last week.
It takes the numbers of workers who have lost their jobs in the last
month to over 22 million.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK SET TO CONTINUE LOCKDOWN
The UK's coronavirus lockdown is expected to be extended for another three weeks.
The final decision will be made later, but Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, says the Government still believes it's "too early to make a change".
Stuart Smith reports.
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99-year-old British war veteran raises millions for the NHS
A 99-year-old war veteran has walked 100 laps of his garden to raise more than £12m ($15m) for the UK's national health service.
Captain Tom Moore originally wanted to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together by completing the challenge before his 100th birthday.
But he smashed his target after about 620,000 people made donations to his fundraising page.
Benji Hyer has more from London.
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Germany becomes latest country to begin to release lockdown
Germany has announced it will start easing lockdown measures, with some shops under a certain size allowed to reopen next week.
Schools can reopen on May 4th, but bars and restaurants will remain closed. Mass gatherings banned until at least August 31st
Lucy Hough has the latest from Brussels.
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East African Heads of State Summit on COVID-19 Postponed
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A summit of the East African Heads of State that was due to be held this week has been postponed.
The EAC leaders had called a meeting to discuss the region's response mechanisms to the coronavirus pandemic.
A summit of the East African Heads of State that was due to be held this week has been postponed.
The EAC leaders had called a meeting to discuss the region's response mechanisms to the coronavirus pandemic.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Coronavirus: UK charters flights to evacuate Britons from Nigeria
The British High Commission in Nigeria has made arrangements for charter flights to convey thousands of British citizens stranded in the country back home.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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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.
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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Arthur Stevens reports
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