The birth rate in the United States has fallen to a record low.
Experts say it's because people feel less financially secure.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
JOHNSON: "UK WILL HAVE WORLD-BEATING TRACK & TRACE SYSTEM BY JUNE 1"
Boris Johnson has promised a "world-beating" track and trace system will be in place in Britain by June 1st.
It comes following warnings from unions that schools shouldn't return at the start of the next month if an effective system isn't in place.
Holly Hudson has more.
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ROLLS ROYCE TO CUT THOUSANDS OF JOBS
The aircraft engine maker, Rolls-Royce, is cutting 9000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Most of the job losses are likely to be at its Derby factory in England - and mostly from its civil aerospace division.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
Most of the job losses are likely to be at its Derby factory in England - and mostly from its civil aerospace division.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Nigeria to prosecute pirates under new anti-piracy law
Nigeria is set to prosecute the first set of pirates arrested on its waters in line with a new anti-piracy law. President Muhammadu Buhari signed the law to improve security in Nigerian waters in June last year.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Legal process against Rwanda genocide suspect continues in France
Felicien Kabuga, who was one of world's most-wanted fugitives, is due before a court in Paris on Wednesday as legal proceedings get under way after he was arrested four days ago.
The 84-year-old has been indicted on seven counts of genocide for his alleged role in the mass killings in Rwanda in 1994.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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The 84-year-old has been indicted on seven counts of genocide for his alleged role in the mass killings in Rwanda in 1994.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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18,000 people seriously ill in Moscow
About eighteen thousand people are seriously ill in hospitals in Moscow, according to the city's mayor. Russia has the second largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world, and the capital has been the hardest hit. Lucy Taylor reports.
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Super cyclone Amphan hits Eastern India
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A super cyclone is wreaking havoc on India's Eastern coastline.
Experts say the damage in the states of West Bengal and Orissa will be extensive.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.
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ROLLS-ROYCE CUTS 9000 JOBS
Rolls-Royce has announced plans to cut thousands of jobs - after demand has been hit by the coronavirus crisis.
The aircraft enginge-maker employs 52 000 people across the world.
Rolls-Royce says the jobs will mainly go at its civil aerospace division.
Business reporter Declan Curry says it's not entirely unexpected.
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BURUNDI HEADS TO POLL AMIDST HEALTH CONCERNS
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Burundi will hold its presidential election on Wednesday amidst a coronavirus pandemic. Seven candidates are vying to succeed President Pierre Nkurunziza, who is stepping down after fifteen years in power.
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AUSTRALIA: Australian barley trade gazumped by it's closest ally
There are cries of foul from Australian farmers after it became clear that whilst China has slapped an 80% tariff on Australian barley, effectively crippling grain farmers, under an agreement with Australia's closest ally, China will now import barley from the US.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.
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Arthur Stevens takes a look.
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Japan considers lifting state of emergency in Osaka
Japan lifted its state of emergency in 39 of the country's 47 prefectures last week. Now the government is mulling over whether to lift it in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo - areas that are much more densely populated. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.
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S. Korean schools reopen after months of delays amid pandemic
South Korean public schools have reopened for high school seniors on Wednesday. The start of the new semester was delayed five times over safety concerns from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Trump Administration awards $354 million contract to produce medicines in the US
The Trump administration has given a $354 million dollar contract to a company in Virginia in a bid to reduce the US's reliance on other nations for its pharmaceuticals.
It's an issue President Trump has increasingly raised since the coronavirus outbreak.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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It's an issue President Trump has increasingly raised since the coronavirus outbreak.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Coronavirus Causes Extreme Drop in Carbon Emissions
Coronavirus lockdowns have caused an extreme effect on global carbon emissions.
An international team os scientists says emissions dropped by 17 percent globally during April.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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U.S. markets pull back after Monday’s rally
There were losses for the U.S. markets Tuesday with investors
digesting comments from the Treasury Secretary and Chair of the
Federal Reserve.
Both Steven Mnuchin and Jerome Powell were on Capitol Hill fielding
questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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digesting comments from the Treasury Secretary and Chair of the
Federal Reserve.
Both Steven Mnuchin and Jerome Powell were on Capitol Hill fielding
questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US Treasury Secretary warns of "permanent damage" to US economy if restrictions continue too long
The US economy is at risk of "permanent damage" if states continue to extend restrictions for months, according to the US treasury secretary.
Steve Mnuchin has been speaking before the Senate Banking Committee alongside the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.
From Washington, Kate fisher reports
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President Magufuli to reopen Tanzania's schools
Tanzania's President John Pombe Magufuli has announced plans to re-open learning institutions if the decline in new coronavirus infections continues.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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English Premier League receives six positive tests
The Premier League has confirmed it's received six positive tests for coronavirus from three top flight clubs after the first phase of mass testing.
A total of 748 tests had been carried out over the weekend.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Franco-German COVID19 recovery fund meets opposition from northern EU countries
Austria, Denmark and The Netherlands have pushed back against a Franco-German plan for a recovery fund worth worth €500 billion ($543.7 billion), during a teleconference of finance ministers on Tuesday.
The fund was announced during a joint press conference delivered by German and French leaders Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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Trump ultimatum threatens WHO withdrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to leave the World Health
Organization and remove all American funding from it.
President Trump says the W.H.O.'s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
has been "extremely costly for the world."
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Organization and remove all American funding from it.
President Trump says the W.H.O.'s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
has been "extremely costly for the world."
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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