President Trump appoints Mike Pence to lead Coronavirus response

President Trump has appointed Vice President Mike Pence to lead the government's coronavirus taskforce.

He made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more..

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First Confirmed Corona Virus Case Reported in Latin America

Health officials and governments across the world are escalating their responses to the spread of the corona virus, as new cases and deaths are reported

The virus has now infected more than 81- thousand people across the globe. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Creator of New York subway map dies

The man who created the New York City subway map has died aged 87.

The 1979 design by Michael Hertz is still used today.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Lawyers say Weinstein is upbeat despite conviction

Lawyers representing Harvey Weinstein say the former media mogul is
upbeat despite being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Weinstein was expected to have been sent to jail Monday but was
instead sent to hospital after reportedly experiencing chest plain
following the verdict.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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PRINCE HARRY RETURNS TO UK FOR ONE OF FINAL ROYAL DUTIES

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Prince Harry has returned to the UK to carry out one of his final engagements before stepping down as a senior member of the British royal family next month. 

His arrival in Scotland comes after more details relating to the deal between the couple and Buckingham Palace emerged.

Our UK correspondent Holly Hudson has more. 

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SWARMS OF LOCUSTS INVADE DRC

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East Africa is in danger of suffering a huge hunger threat following an invasion of desert locusts as the insects continue to ravage the region. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Agency now says the insects have entered Congo. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.

 

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Establishment of SADC Renewable Energy Center on track

This was said by SADC director for Infrastructure Mapolao Mokoena at a 4 day SADC energy sub-committee meeting held in Dar es Salaam and attended by high-level officials.  

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.

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UK overhauling its approach to foreign policy in biggest review of its kind since Cold War

The UK will "overhaul its approach to foreign policy" as part of a government review. It's the largest review of the country's foreign, defence and security policy since the end of the Cold War. 

No 10 Downing Street says it will look at areas such as Armed Forces' procurement process and ways to more cohesively tackle organised crime 

With the details, here's our UK correspondent Benji Hyer. 

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European ministers refuse to close borders despite Italian spike in cases

European countries have said they will keep borders open, despite a continued rise in coronavirus cases in Italy outside of the northern Lombardy region. 

Italy has seen the largest number of cases outside of Asia, with 322 infections and 11 deaths. 

Austria, Switzerland and Spain have now also reported cases for the first time. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:

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French luxury fashion brand re-opens stores in China

The French luxury designer Hermes said it was starting to see a return to normality in China, with just four of its 43 stores still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Many high-end brands are facing a drop in sales - Jessica King has more from Paris. 

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US slaps more sanctions on Russia over Iran, Ukraine

The United States imposed sanctions on several Russian entities and individuals for supporting Iran's missile programme. It also extended for one year its anti-Russia sanctions over its 2014 aggression against Ukraine. Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Deadly violence continues in several parts of New Delhi

Violence spread in parts of New Delhi at a time when President Trump was officially visiting India with his family.

Multiple people died and more than a hundred and fifty people were injured with gunshot wounds and other injuries.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Democratic presidential candidates slug it out in last debate before several primaries

Another raucous TV debate in the US overnight as seven democratic presidential candidates slugged it out in the final faceoff before more than a dozen states vote in the coming week.

Front-runner Bernie Sanders bore the brunt of the attacks as his competitors fought to stay in the race.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports on a fiery night in South Carolina

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South Korea battles coronavirus outbreak

South Korea's government says it's maximizing containment measures in areas hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak.

Around 1000 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in South Korea, with the majority in the city of Daegu and a neighbouring province.

Our Seoul correspondent Bruce Harrison has more on the government's response

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US health officials warn of "severe" disruption from coronavirus

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning
disruption from coronavirus may be "severe".

It says the American public must be prepared after the number of new
cases increased in countries worldwide.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Dems line-up for latest TV debate as Bernie Sanders takes early Primary lead

For a second time in a week Democratic candidates will line-up for their latest TV debate

South Carolina will host seven competitors chasing the party nomination just days ahead of the State's primary

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EU signs off negotiating mandate to allow UK trade talks to begin on March 2nd

The EU has signed off its negotiating mandate for trade talks with the UK, which will now form the basis for the first round talks to begin in Brussels next week. 

The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said the UK's level of access to the free market would depend on the extent to which it confirms with EU rules and standards. 

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled he wants to be free to diverge on some areas. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:

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Detained Tanzanian Journalist freed

Detained Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera has been freed seven months after he was arrested.

He had been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organized crime.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Campaigners welcome Weinstein conviction

Women's rights campaigners have welcomed the conviction of Harvey
Weinstein for rape and sexual assault.

Meanwhile the former film producer was taken to hospital after the end
of his trial on Monday.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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US seeks $2.5bn for coronavirus funding

The Trump administration is asking the government to set aside $2.5
billion to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

But sSpeaking to reporters President Donald Trump said the United
States has the situation "under control" and predicted that the virus
is a "problem that's going to go away."

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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