Thursday, April 30, 2020

Trump says he's considering tariffs against China over coronavirus

President Trump says he's considering using tariffs against China over the coronavirus.

Speaking to reporters at the White House he also claimed said he'd seen evidence that the virus originated in a lab in China.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Standoff in Michigan as protestors storm legislature

Protestors, some of them armed, are occupying the main legislative building in Michigan, demand that the Governor there lift her coronavirus lockdown orders.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is now being protected by state police.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Vanessa Guerra is a Democrat who sits in the Michigan state legislature.

She witnessed the assault on the building.

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Tanzania, Ethiopia airlift deal faces new changes

A week after Tanzania started its plan to have its horticulture products airlifted by Ethiopian Airlines from the Kilimanjaro International Airport to Europe, a number of issues related to permits have emerged. 


Daniel kijo reports from Dar es salaam


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Losses on Wall Street following ugly jobs data

U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday following news that 3.8 million
Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week. That brings the
total to over 30 million since the pandemic began.

The markets also reacted to reports that Washington is preparing to
punish China for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Ghanaian University develops test kit for COVID-19

A Ghanaian university has developed a rapid test kit for detecting the coronavirus. It comes as the country continues to record increasing cases of COVID-19. Ghana's infections are now more than two thousand.   The new test kit is expected to help the country do rapid tests for the virus.    

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Consumer Spending: Steepest Monthly Decline

The US Commerce Department is reporting the steepest monthly decline in consumer spending since 1959, when it began keeping records.
The decline occurred primarily in the second half of March, as COVID-19 stay at home orders went into effect. 
Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Russian Prime Minister tests positive for Coronavirus

The Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has got Coronavirus and will go into self isolation. It came after Russian case numbers topped 100,000, with the country suffering more than 1000 deaths. Dan Ashby has more.

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California beaches and parks to close

California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to announce the closure of all beaches from May 1st to prevent thousands flocking to the coastline in warm weather.

There are also plans to close all state parks with the announcement expected on Thursday.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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BORIS JOHNSON: UK IS PAST THE PEAK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is 'past the peak' of the coronavirus outbreak.

But he says he won't set out detail of how the country's lockdown might be eased until next week.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Further 3.8 million Americas file for unemployment benefits

Nearly four million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last
week as the coronavirus continues to cripple the U.S. economy.

That figure is down compared to recent weeks but indicates layoffs are
reaching sectors that weren't initially impacted by shutdown
measurers.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BRITISH AIRWAYS MAY NOT RESTART OPERATIONS AT GATWICK AIRPORT

UK flag carrier, British Airways, may not restart operations at Gatwick Airport after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airport serves London but is only a fifth as big as BA's hub at Heathrow.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Eurozone economy suffers record contraction

The eurozone economy contracted at a record rate in the first three months of this year, with inflation slowing as much economic activity ground to a halt due to COVID-19. 

Italy has joined France in recession - after suffering its worst slump in decades

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels: 

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QUEEN PROMOTES NATIONAL HERO & WAR VETERAN TO MARK 100th BIRTHDAY

A British World War Two veteran who became an international star by raising millions of pounds for the country's National Health Service - is celebrating his 100th birthday. 

To mark the occasion the Queen has promoted Captain Tom Moore to the rank of honorary colonel. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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AUSTRALIA: Canberra down to zero COVID-19 cases

The Australian Capital Territory is celebrating zero active cases of coronavirus for the first time in almost two months.
The daily update on the territory's response to the virus revealed no new cases had been reported and no cases were active.
The ACT was the last Australian state or territory to record a case of coronavirus, the first infection coming on March 12.
Arthur Stevens has more

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'Most' EU countries said to support suspension of flight refund rules

Most EU states are said to support the temporary suspension the law on refunded cancelled flights to reduce pressure on the struggling airline industry. 

Twelve governments have urged the European Commission to suspend rules which offer full refunds instead of vouchers for future travel. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Coronavirus pandemic plunges French economy into worst slump since WWII

France is officially in the worst recession since the Second World War, according to data from the national statistics agency released on Thursday.

GDP shrank 5.8% in the first quarter of 2020, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Europe mulls school reopening post-COVID

As many countries in Europe announce their exit strategies from COVID-19 lockdowns, different approaches are being taken to the reopening of schools. 

Italy is keeping its schools closed until September, with Spain likely to follow. 

France, Belgium and Germany plan to reopen theirs over the next few weeks 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UK PM CHAIRS CABINET AFTER RETURN TO WORK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is chairing his first cabinet meeting later (on Thursday) since he was hospitalised with coronavirus.

He and his partner also had a baby on Wednesday, but he's deferring paternity leave.

Mr Johnson will also lead the UK's daily covid19 press conference for the first time since coming back to work.

He's expected to set out Britain's next steps in the pandemic, but resist signalling an easing of lockdown measures.

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says reports of pub chains preparing for June re-opening should be met with caution.

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Russia extends entry ban for foreigners

Russia has extended a ban on foreigners entering the country as its coronavirus situation continues to worsen. Russia's is now the eighth-largest outbreak in the world, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases. Julia Chapman reports.

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S. Korea records zero domestic cases of Covid-19

South Korea has reported no new domestic cases of the coronavirus for the first time in over two months. This, in a country that once had the second largest outbreak in the world.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul

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India's national air carrier prepares to resume operations

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India's state-owned airline, Air India is reportedly planning to resume operations by mid-May.

India's lockdown is due to end on May 3rd, with many hoping that the government may allow domestic air travel in the next few weeks.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away following a battle with cancer. He was 67.

This comes just a day after the death of Indian actor Irrfan Khan.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Free coronavirus testing for all in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Mayor has announced that all residents can now get free coronavirus testing. 

Mayor Eric Garcetti said those with symptoms will have priority, but they have the capacity to test everyone for free.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

SBA Temporarily Restricting Loan Applications

The Small Business Administration in the United States is  temporarily restricting applications for emergency loans.

The program was created to help small businesses keep people on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Big gains on Wall Street despite GDP figures

Wall Street posted major gains on Wednesday despite the U.S. economy
posting its worst quarterly contraction since 2008.

The U.S. markets were buoyed by a promising Covid-19 drug trial and
comments from the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Dow Jones and S&P closed up over two percent with the Nasdaq
ending up over 3.5 percent.
William Denselow reports from New York.

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Top U.S. health official "optimistic" about Covid-19 drug trials

Top U.S. health official Anthony Fauci says trials of an experimental
drug to treat coronavirus are "optimistic".

The US Food and Drug Administration plans to approve the emergency use
of remdesivir for patients who need it.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Covid-19 drug shows promising signs

The maker of an experimental drug used to fight Covid-19 says it has
seen promising signs from a recent study.

Gilead Sciences has announced its antiviral drug remdesivir helped
improve symptoms of coronavirus patients, especially if they were
treated early.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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UGANDA MASS COVID TESTING



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Uganda has begun a mass testing initiative targetting transport workers following a surge in the number of truck drivers testing positive for Covid-19.

Authorities say the screening, which is taking place at borders and along transit routes, will help them make an informed decision on how to lift the lockdown.


Uganda has so far recorded 79 cases and zero deaths from the novel coronavirus.


Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.



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US economy shrinks 4.8% in Q1

The U.S. economy shrank by 4.8% in the first quarter, the largest
contraction since the global financial crisis a decade ago.

However, the Gross Domestic Product reading for the second quarter is
predicted to be even worse.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump orders meat packing factories to stay open

President Donald Trump has ordered US meat packing plants to stay open
to protect the country's food supply.

It's thought thousands of workers in the industry have contracted Covid-19.

Sarah Walton reports

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Asian Development Bank loans India $1.5 billion to fight COVID 19

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The Asian Development Bank is providing India 1.5 billion dollars in loans, to help fight COVID 19.

The money will be used primarily for disease containment and prevention.

Ishan Garg has more from Delhi.

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RAAB FACES STARMER AT PMQs AFTER JOHNSON ANNOUNCES BABY

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The UK is on track to have one of the highest death rates from the coronavirus in Europe according to the leader of the opposition party Labour. 

Sir Keir Starmer quizzed the foreign secretary over the government's response at Prime Minister's Questions, after Boris Johnson and his fiancee announced the birth of their baby. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancée Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) and his fiancée Carrie Symonds (32) have announced the birth of a "healthy baby boy."

 

Both mother and baby are "doing very well" following the birth at a London hospital on Wednesday morning. 

 

Benji Hyer brings us the latest from London. 

 

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AUSTRALIA: PM looks to ease Coronavirus restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nation is looking towards eased coronavirus restrictions as the COVIDSAFE app is downloaded almost 3 million times.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Germany infection rate increases following lockdown relaxation

Germany's COVID-19 infection has rises following steps to loosen its lockdown measures.

Authorities say the rate of infection is now close to the limit of target levels. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has died aged 53 following a battle with cancer.

He was known for his roles internationally in films including Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Chinese Scientists: Virus Not Going Away

It's news nobody wanted to hear - Chinese scientists say it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever disappear and will probably keep coming back, much like the flu.

They also say it's an epidemic that's likely to stay with humans for a long time.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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UK TESTING ELIGIBILITY EXPANDS

Coronavirus testing in the UK is available to millions more people from today (Wednesday).

The government has widened the eligibility for tests to include all care home residents and staff, anyone over 65, and people who can't work from home.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock had pledged to hit 100 000 daily tests by the end of the month, but the latest number in a 24 hour period was just over 43 000.

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Russia extends non-working period

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an extension to the 'non-working period' during which Russians are expected to stay home over the May holidays. President Putin said the country hadn't yet reached the peak of the epidemic. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Seoul official laments 'fake news' reports on Kim Jong-un's health

A top South Korean official is lamenting what he calls 'fake news' in regards to media reports over Kim Jong-un's health. Kim has not appeared in North Korean state media since April 11th, leading to speculation he's dying or dead.

South Korea maintains nothing unusual is going on in the North.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Chinese Scientists: Virus Not Going Away

It's news nobody wanted to hear - Chinese scientists say it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever disappear and will probably keep coming back, much like the flu.

They also say it's an epidemic that's likely to stay with humans for a long time.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Hilary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden

Hilary Clinton has become the latest high profile democrat to endorse Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2020 Presidential race against Donald Trump.

She made the announcement at an online town hall with the former vice president.

From Washington, our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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France sets out plans to ease lockdown on May 11

France will begin to ease its coronavirus lockdown from May 11 after MPs voted through the government's plan on Tuesday.

The proposals that will see primary schools re-open and nearly all shops but anyone using public transport will have to wear a face mask.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Mixed close on Wall Street as investors fear early reopening

The U.S. markets closed the day in the red on Tuesday as investors
digest the decision from some states to begin to reopen.

Wall Street has been buoyed in recent days by states including Georgia
and Ohio to begin to opening parts of the economy but public health
experts have dampened some of that sentiment.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Covid-19: U.S. cases top 1 million

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States has
surpassed one million.

America accounts for about a third of the three million cases
worldwide according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BA TO CUT UP TO 12 000 JOBS

British Airways will cut up to 12 000 jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Parent company IAG says it needs to restructure because of a collapse in demand.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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SA Express Airline provisionally liquidated

While the future of South African Airways remains uncertain, the smaller state-owned enterprise, SA Express, which is also in Business Rescue, has not been able to secure the funding it needed to avoid provisional liquidation. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Air Tanzania now to fly cargo in passenger cabin

The airline secured approval from the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) and manufacturers of its aircraft to fly cargo in the passenger cabin, according to the airline's managing director Ladislaus Matindi.   


Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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Trump says no responsibility for disinfectants hotline increase

President Trump says he bears no responsibility for the rise in calls
to emergency hotlines after he suggested ingesting disinfectants could
treat Covid-19.

He says he "can't imagine why" there's been an increase.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senior New York doctor takes her own life

A senior doctor fighting Covid-19 in New York City has taken her own life.

The father of Dr Lorna Breen says his daughter tried to do her job,
and it killed her.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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India's criticism of Chinese test kits has been called irresponsible by China

China has called  India's decision to stop using their COVID 19 testing kits as irresponsible.

India decided to return the kits, citing poor accuracy and quality.

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Russia calls for cooperation among emerging powers in Covid-19 fight

Russia's Foreign Minister has told China, India, Brazil and South Africa that they should together become a model of cooperation in the fight against Coronavirus. The so-called 'BRICS' countries held a special meeting, as Dan Ashby reports. 

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Uganda has pardoned more than 800 prisoners.


Local authorities are de-congesting detention facilities to contain the spread of COVID-19.


Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.



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India allows home quarantine for COVID 19 patients with mild symptoms

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The Indian health ministry is allowing coronavirus patients with mild symptoms to self-isolate at home.

The new guidelines mandate that individuals under home quarantine must have a caregiver available 24 X 7.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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EU denies watering down China COVID-19 disinformation report

The EU has denied watering down a report looking into disinformation on COVID-19 due to pressure from China. 

It comes after allegations that EU officials delayed and changed parts of the document following a push by Beijing to block the document's release. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UK CARE HOMES "FRONT LINE" OF CORONAVIRUS

A third of COVID-19 deaths are in care homes - according to the latest figures from the UK's Office for National Statistics.

The data show the number of deaths is still rising in care homes, while the number of cases in hospital falls.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Boko Haram/ISWAP recruiting in Lake Chad region




The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has raised an alarm on a recruitment drive by insurgents in the Lake Chad region to replace its lost fighters.

Phil Ihaza reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.



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AUSTRALIA: Beaches special for FSN London

Many of Sydney's iconic beaches have been re-opened for exercise as Australian State governments begin to study opportunities to relax the current pandemic regulations.
The last week has seen opening and closing of beaches as many Sydneysiders flocked to the sands, and ignored the nation's social distancing rules.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.

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UK LOCKDOWN EASING DISCUSSED

UK scientific advisers are meeting (on Tuesday) to discuss ways of easing the country's coronavirus lockdown.

It's being reported Prime Minister Boris Johnson could set out some detail to how the UK will start to exit lockdown as early as this week.

The government's set out several tests that have to be met before restrictions can be eased - including a consistent fall in the death rate.

But social distancing measures of some sort are likely to be around for some time according to Dr Selena Langdon.

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AUSTRALIA: Covidsafe app released amidst suspicion over privacy security

Australians generally approve the federal government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, and even those that are suspicious of its motives appear okay with the new Covidsafe app.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Abe orders review of seal culture

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered a review of an old - and traditional custom: seal stamping. As Grace Lee reports, it's an effort to get more people to work from home, as the country continues to see rising numbers in its COVID-19 outbreak.


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S. Korean official says it looks like Kim Jong-un's still in charge

A top South Korean official has said it appears Kim Jong-un is still carrying out state affairs. For more than a week now, rumors have persisted that the North Korean leader may be ill, dying or even dead.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul

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Trump says "testing is not going to be a problem".

President Trump unveiled his testing strategy saying he was "confident" testing was "not going to be a problem" as the US economy reopens.

He was speaking at a press briefing from the Rose Garden of the White House, which had initially been cancelled.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Monday, April 27, 2020

Gains on Wall Street as some states begin to reopen

U.S. stocks began the trading week on a high as some states begin to
lift shutdown measurers.

This comes as investors are bracing for the release of gross domestic
product data later in the week.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Tanzanian music star Diamond Pledges to Pay Three Months Rent for 500 Households.

Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has promised to pay 3 months' rent for 500 Tanzanian households that have been affected by impacts of the coronavirus.  


Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.



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UK PRISONER EARLY RELEASE SCHEME "MANIFESTLY INSUFFICIENT"

Only 33 prisoners have been released early from jail, despite the UK Government promising to release thousands.

The early-release scheme was put in place to increase space in prisons in an attempt to help reduce the risk to prisoners contracting COVID-19.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Nigeria Kano state's rise in deaths not due to coronavirus

 

The Kano state government has confirmed that a recent spike in death toll in Nigeria's northern state, was caused by complications from other health conditions and not coronavirus as earlier suspected.

Phil Ihaza has more from Abuja.


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Covid-19: Cases near 3 million

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The total number of cases worldwide of Covid-19 is nearly 3 million
with the United States accounting for almost a third of the number.

Total deaths have now topped 200,000.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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New York economic reopening could start after May 15

New York's governor has announced that parts of the state economy
could begin to reopen after May 15th.

But as the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Andrew Cuomo
warns that any plans for New York will be based on public health
indicators.

William Denselow reports.

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Indian government mulls a $39 billion relief package for MSMEs

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The Indian government is considering a 39 billion dollar relief package for medium and small companies.

Authorities hope that it will help kick start the country's economy, which is shut under the current nationwide lockdown.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.

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UK AT "MOMENT OF MAXIMUM RISK" SAYS BORIS JOHNSON

Boris Johnson says the UK is "at the moment of maximum risk" in the fight against coronavirus. 

Speaking outside Downing Street for the first time since recovering from his own case of Covid-19, the Prime Minister urged Britons not to lose patience with the lockdown as the country is "beginning to turn the tide." 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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India's Supreme Court to hear petitions on the migrants' crisis

India's Supreme Court will hear a petition on Monday regarding the mass exodus of migrant workers from cities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

When the country came under lockdown, millions of migrant workers found themselves suddenly out of work and gathered in huge numbers to go back home.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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AUSTRALIA: Neighbours back in production despite social distancing

Australian Television soapie Neighbours has returned to production following its lockdown during the last month.
The company behind the filming says they'll be doing some clever editing to the Ramsey Street based program as the follow social distancing rules.
Arthur Stevens is in Neighbours country, Melbourne.

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Russia overtakes China's coronavirus figures

More than 87,000 people in Russia have been diagnosed with coronavirus, overtaking China's official figures on the outbreak. Russian authorities say more than three million tests have been carried out. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Italy unveils lockdown exit strategy with lowest death toll since mid-March

Spain, Italy and France have recorded their lowest daily death toll in over a month. 

Italian authorities said on Sunday that 260 people had died of COVID-19- the lowest daily increase since March 14th. 

It comes as some European countries take steps to loosen their lockdowns. 
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent in Brussels: 

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BORIS JOHNSON BACK AT WORK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back at work after a period recuperating following treatment in intensive care for coronavirus.

Downing Street says he did not carry out official government work while away from Number 10.

But as the Prime Minister returns to full-time duties, he's facing growing calls from some of his own MPs to signal how the UK will ease its lockdown.

Former Boris Johnson staffer Will Walden says it's good to have him back.

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N. Korean state media, Seoul contradict reports on Kim's health

For roughly a week now, rumors have circulated that leader Kim Jong-un has serious health concerns and he may even be dead. But North Korean state media is printing stories that suggest Kim may not be in such a dire state. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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