UK 'HYBRID PARLIAMENT' GETS TO WORK

A new 'hybrid Parliament' is getting to work in the UK for the first time ever, with some MPs in the chamber and others joining via videolink.

The plan was approved by parliamentarians on Tuesday, to ensure social distancing can be observed while maintaining scrutiny of the government.

Parliament will operate in this way until at least 12th May as the coronavirus outbreak is dealt with.

Deputy Speaker Eleanor Laing says the number of MPs turning up in person can be kept to a minimum.

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Facebook invests $5.7bn in India's Reliance Jio

Social media giant Facebook is investing $5.7 billion to buy a stake  in Reliance Industries' digital company, Jio, controlled by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani.

With more than 320 million monthly users, India is Facebook's biggest market.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Third Clincal Trial on Vaccine Underway in China

Reports say a clinical trial on a third potential coronavirus vaccine is underway in China.

And according to researchers involved in developing the candidate, it's already showing positive results.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Trump puts halt on green cards for 60 days

US President Trump says he will put a hold on issuing green cards for 60 days.

The announcement comes after his tweet late on Monday night where he first announced his plan to "suspend immigration" to the United States.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details:

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MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR UK VACCINE RESEARCH

The UK's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced millions of dollars in funding for two British universities researching a vaccine.

Imperial College London and Oxford University are both attempting to develop a vaccine and both starting clinical trials on people.
 
Stuart Smith has more from London.

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TANZANIAN MINISTER OF PARLIAMENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONA

Deputy Speaker Tulia Ackson said without naming the politician that the MP had traveled to the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, the country's epicenter of COVID-19 cases and believes that is where the MP got infected.  

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Oil selloff continues to rattle Wall Street sentiment

A huge drop in oil prices has sent U.S. stocks firmly lower a the
second straight day.

The U.S. President has pledged to support the country's oil and gas
companies but that did little to boost investor sentiment on Wall
Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Coronavirus pandemic could cause 'biblical' famines says World Food Programme

There are warnings millions of people could face starvation because of
the coronavirus outbreak.

The World Food Programme says urgent action is needed.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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United States coronavirus relief package

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Congressional negotiations in the United States are reaching a deal on a coronavirus relief package for small businesses, hospitals and testing.

The bailout package of more than $400 billion aims to combat the economic fallout and health fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Oil prices slide again after historic selloff

Oil prices continue to fall Tuesday a day after a historic selloff for
the commodity.

On Monday the price of West Texas Intermediate for delivery in May
fell over 200 percent pushing it into negative territory.

In early trading Tuesday WTI futures for June is trading at under 15
dollars per barrel.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Governors ask White House to deter Covid-19 protestors

Governors of Democratic states in the United States are asking the
President to encourage people to stay at home during the coronavirus
outbreak.

It follows a series of protests against restrictions across the county.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Trump to suspend U.S. immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he's suspending all
immigration to America in an attempt to combat the covid-19 pandemic.

It comes amid a decline in U.S. visa approvals, which have already
dropped around 25% under the Trump administration.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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COVID-19 DEATHS 41% HIGHER THAN GOV FIGURES IN ENGLAND & WALES

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The number of people dying from coronavirus in England and Wales is 41% higher than the government's official figures suggest, according to a new report.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Russia coronavirus cases top 50,000

Coronavirus cases in Russia have topped 50 thousand, after another surge of more than five thousand new cases. But as Dan Ashby reports from Moscow, authorities are looking for signs of light.

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AFRICA'S LARGEST LAKE REACHES ALARMING WATER LEVELS

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Thousands of people living along Africa's largest lake; Lake Victoria, could lose their livelihood after the lake burst its shores. The lake is shared by both Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Leon Solomon reports

 

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OKTOBERFEST CALLED OFF DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

The German state of Bavaria has called off this year's Oktoberfest festival as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The festival which dates back more than two hundred years has taken place every year since 1949.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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AUSTRALIA: Virgin Australia Airlines confirms it has fallen into voluntary administration

Domestic airline Virgin Australia says it intends to keep operating its current bare-bones service while newly appointed administrators attempt to attract buyers so it can survive the current pandemic.
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UK PARLIAMENT RECONVENES AHEAD OF VIRTUAL DEBATES

The UK's Parliament is reconvening (on Tuesday) after the Easter Recess.

MPs are expected to approve plans for virtual debates, so the Commons can still sit during the pandemic.

Reporter Theo Usherwood has more from London on how it will work.

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Japan reports highest daily death toll

Japan is reporting its highest daily death toll, as COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up in the country. Grace Lee has more.

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CNN, Daily NK report Kim Jong-un's health questionable

Media outlets are now reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be seriously ill. Last week, he didn't appear at events marking his grandfather and North Korean founder Kim Il-sung's birthday. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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The South Korean government has said it has no official comment about the news reports.

CNN and a South Korean-based outlet called Daily NK have both reported Kim Jong-un underwent surgery.

CNN cited a U.S. official saying Kim may be in 'grave danger' after the procedure.

The Daily NK said Kim had some kind of cardiovascular surgery and had mostly recovered. 

But the online portal also said it couldn't verify that information ... saying it's based on a single source inside North Korea.

Kim did not attend birthday celebrations on April 15th for his late grandfather. 

According to Bloomberg News, Seoul's Unification Ministry said it's inappropriate to speculate on why Kim didn't appear at the birthday events.