Mrs Merkel is calling for a bigger European Union budget to support economic recovery in the bloc.
Lucy Hough is in Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Merkel urges patience and discipline as country eases lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged endurance and discipline in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, amid concern that Germans may relax their safe distancing efforts as the country eases restrictions.
Two pet cats test positive for Covid-19
Two cats in the U.S. state of New York have tested positive for Covid-19.
These are believed to be the first pets in the United States to
contract the virus and scientists say it's unlikely companion animals
play a role in spreading it.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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These are believed to be the first pets in the United States to
contract the virus and scientists say it's unlikely companion animals
play a role in spreading it.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Iran threatens US Navy in Persian Gulf
Iran has threatened to destroy US warships if it feels they threaten
the country's security in the Persian Gulf.
It comes after President Trump said he'd ordered the Navy to fire on
Iranian vessels that harass it at sea.
Sarah Walton reports.
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the country's security in the Persian Gulf.
It comes after President Trump said he'd ordered the Navy to fire on
Iranian vessels that harass it at sea.
Sarah Walton reports.
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U.S. jobless claims top 26m in 5 weeks
The latest U.S. unemployment data shows another 4.4 million people
have filed jobless claims in the last week.
It brings the total number of workers who have lost their jobs in the
last 5 weeks to over 26 million.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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have filed jobless claims in the last week.
It brings the total number of workers who have lost their jobs in the
last 5 weeks to over 26 million.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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France medical body calls for compulsory face masks for public
The National Academy of Medicine says that the wearing of face masks should be made compulsory in France immediately.
France is considering only bringing in the obligatory wearing of face masks after the current end date for the strict lockdown, which is 11 May.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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UK LAUNCHES COVID-19 TRACKING STUDY AND HUMAN VACCINE TRIALS
A study to track Covid-19 infection and immunity rates in England has been launched.
The study, which is the largest ever of its kind, will initially target 20,000 households.
It comes as the first human clinical trials for a vaccine get underway in the UK.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Total Acquires Tullow Entire Interests in Uganda Oil
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French Oil firm Total has acquired the British Oil company – Tullow's entire interests in Uganda's Lake Albert Project
Under the terms of the deal, Total will acquire all of Tullow's existing 33.33% stake in each of the project licenses and the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline System.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Managing Editor, Africa
TV Correspondent
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
AUSTRALIA: Four police officers dead after a truck ploughs into a traffic stop
In Melbourne, Victoria Police are in mourning after four of their members were killed in a crash on one of the city's major freeways.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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AUSTRALIA: Ruby Princess departs Australia under a cloud
Australia has finally waved goodbye to the Ruby Princess, after the cruise ship docked in Sydney on the 18th of March, disgorging many Covid-19 infected passengers into Australia, with 21 since dying.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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UK PM BACK AT WORK 'SOON'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be back at work 'soon', according to one of his colleagues.
There's still no date for his full return to Prime Ministerial duties, however, after his period in intensive care with coronavirus.
Mr Johnson was hospitalised earlier this month and said his life had been saved by staff at St Thomas's hospital in London.
Cabinet member Brandon Lewis says he's gradually taking on more and more, but won't rush his return.
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China Slams Missouri Lawsuit
China has slammed a lawsuit filed by the US state of Missouri over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shang called it "purely malicious", and added that it was against basic legal principles.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shang called it "purely malicious", and added that it was against basic legal principles.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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President Trump Signs Immigration Executive Order
President Trump says he has signed the executive order temporarily halting some immigration to the US.
He first announced the hold in a late night tweet a few days ago.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details:
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He first announced the hold in a late night tweet a few days ago.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details:
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Markets rebound as oil prices stabilize
U.S. stocks bounced back Wednesday after two days of heavy losses as
oil prices stabilized.
Covid-19 has caused demand for oil to plummet sending the price of the
commodity to historic lows.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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oil prices stabilized.
Covid-19 has caused demand for oil to plummet sending the price of the
commodity to historic lows.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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First US COVID-19 Death: Weeks Earlier Than Thought
Autopsies show the first US coronavirus death occurred in early February….
That's weeks earlier than the first Covid-19 death in the United States had previously been thought to have occurred.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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Missouri sues China over the coronavirus pandemic
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The state of Missouri in the United States is suing China for the handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
It is the first state to seek damages from China accusing the country of covering up information and silencing whistleblowers.
Danielle Robertson reports
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OUT: Los Angeles
Iran’s launches military satellite
After several failed attempts, Iran has announced it's launched a
military satellite into orbit.
It's the first this has been achieved by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps and could further stoke tensions with the United States.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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military satellite into orbit.
It's the first this has been achieved by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps and could further stoke tensions with the United States.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU leaders brace for difficult economic recovery talks
EU leaders will be meeting via videoconference on Thursday for a critical meeting to decide how to fund the bloc's economic recovery as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
But there are deep differences in approach between national governments - Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Spain reports second daily increase in death toll this week
Spain has reported a slight increase in the death toll for the second day running, with another 435 in the last 24 hours.
That brings the total to nearly 22,000.
Spain has suffered the third-highest number of deaths in the world after the US and Italy.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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GHANA DEVELOPS COVID-19 TRACKER APP
Ghana has developed a COVID-19 tracker app to help the country trace people infected with the virus. The country has eased lockdown restrictions and hopes the app could improve efforts of dealing with the spread of the coronavirus.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Warning US could face second wave of coronavirus
One of America's top health officials is warning the country may face
a second, more deadly, wave of coronavirus.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it
could coincide with the flu season.
Sarah Walton reports
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a second, more deadly, wave of coronavirus.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it
could coincide with the flu season.
Sarah Walton reports
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