As COVID19 cases continue to rise, India defends long lockdown

India's been under lockdown since the last week of March but experts now say the nationwide shutdown has not slowed down the spread of coronavirus.

India has over 100,000 COVID19 cases and for three days now the country has recorded more than 5000 cases everyday- a new record.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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S. Korea shuts down high school after student tests positive for Covid-19

Health authorities in South Korea have shut down a high school in the country's southeast after a student there tested positive for Covid-19. High schools just opened this week for seniors after months of delays because of the pandemic. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Third American charged over black jogger's death

The man who filmed the fatal shooting of an African American jogger in
the US state of Georgia has been charged with his murder.

He's the third person to be charged with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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University Of California Drops testing requirements

The University of California has decided it will not require students to submit SAT and ACT testing requirements through 2024. 

The unanimous 23-to-0 vote was made  to adopt the UC President's proposal that was submitted last week.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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Trump won't close economy for second COVID-19 wave

US President Donald Trump says he won't shut down the American economy
if the country is hit by a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

It comes as all 50 states are beginning to reopen.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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WHO says 5 million Covid-19 cases; Johns Hopkins says 330,000 deaths

The global death toll from covid-19 is nearly 330 thousand according to Johns Hopkins University in the US.

Meanwhile the World Health Organisation reports that there are now 5 million people infected worldwide.

US correspondent Kate fisher reports.

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Loughlin and Giannulli to Take Plea Deal

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Gianulli have reportedly agreed to a plea deal in a college admissions scam. 

They're accused of paying 500-thousand dollars to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California, as crew team recruits, even though they were not athletes. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Stocks slide following US unemployment data

New unemployment figures and some poor corporate results lead to U.S
shares dropping on Thursday.

Wall Street investors also reacted to increasing tensions between
America and China.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Venezuela Sues Bank of England

Venezuela has filed a one-billion dollar lawsuit against the Bank of England over its refusal to release gold saved in its vaults. Venezuela is calling for some of the gold to be sold on humanitarian grounds, to help the country handle the coronavirus outbreak. Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.

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Iranian Tankers Bringing Oil to Venezuela

Five oil tankers have left Iran and are expected to arrive in Venezuela in the next couple of weeks. 

Amid Venezuela's shortages of fuel, Iran is helping the South American country to bypass US sanctions. 

Mary Triny Mena reports. 

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Trump withdrawing US from Open Skies arms treaty

US President Donald Trump has announced he's withdrawing from another
major global arms agreement, the Open Skies treaty.

It's the third agreement he's withdrawn the US from during his time as
President.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK ROLLING OUT ANTIBODY TESTS

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The UK is set to rollout 10 million antibody tests which reveal whether people have previously had the coronavirus.

The tests have been heralded as a "game-changer" by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Department store losses reveal challenges among stores

Department store company Macy's has warned it could lose more than 1-billion dollars during its first fiscal quarter - due to the coronavirus crisis.

Meanwhile other stores like Best Buy have been able to retain more than 80 per cent of revenue - highflying the divide between retail stores.

United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more

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China's proposed Hong Kong security law sparks angry response.

The Chinese government has unveiled plans for a new security law in Hong Kong that would ban sedition, secession and treason.

The law was unveiled during the opening day of China's legislature….which had been delayed  for several weeks by Covid-19.

The move is sure to spark public anger in Hong Kong, and international opposition.

From Beijing, Patrick Fok.

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2.4 million filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week

2.4 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week, even as many states started lifting coronavirus restrictions.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Half a billion children lose education because of coronavirus

It's estimated half a billion children have lost access to education
because of coronavirus lockdowns.

The United Nations says the situation is unprecedented.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

Hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug being taken by Donald Trump as an unproven protection against coronavirus, is being bought in bulk by the UK in case it does turn out to be a Covid-19 treatment.

Ministers are seeking 16 million tablets in packets of up to a hundred as part of a $42 million contract.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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EASYJET FLIGHTS TO TAKE OFF AGAIN

Low-cost airline, Easyjet, will start flying again from mid-June, with passengers and cabin-crew asked to wear face masks to minimise the spread of infection.

Its fleet has been grounded for nearly two months, as the UK government warns against all but essential travel.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Moscow Mayor warns May's death toll 'significantly higher'

Moscow's Mayor has warned that deaths from coronavirus will be significantly higher in May than they were in April, even though the outbreak now appears to be stabilising. The city's authorities have reported almost 1800 deaths so far. Lucy Taylor reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: Terror plotter sentenced to 10 years jail

A man who had planned a New Year's Eve terrorist massacre in Melbourne's Federation Square in 2017 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, although may be out in 4 1/2 years due to time already served.
Arthur Stevens reports

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