Number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in India rises to at least 60

India's federal government confirmed that the number of coronavirus detected patients have risen to over 60.

New cases have been reported from several states including the capital of New Delhi.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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BOE SLASHES UK INTEREST RATES OVER CORONAVIRUS

The Bank of England's made an emergency cut to interest rates in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The main rate's gone down from 0.75 percent to a joint historic low of 0.25 percent.

In a statement the bank said its role is to help UK businesses and households manage through an "economic shock" from Covid-19.

Business commentator Michael Wilson says it's significant.

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Democratic Republic of Congo Records First Case of COVID 19

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first case of the coronavirus.

The Health Ministry says the patient is a Belgian national and has been put under isolation.

The DRC now becomes the 11th country in Africa to record a case.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Number of dead in Italy from the coronavirus sees record spike

At least 631 people are now confirmed to have died from the coronavirus in Italy, with a total of 10,000 people now testing positive for the disease.

The National Institute of Health said that 168 people had died in the last 24 hours, the highest number in a day so far.

Ross Cullen has more from Rome.

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Kenya's Rare White Giraffes Killed

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Poachers have killed two rare white Giraffes in Kenya's Ishaqbini Community Conservancy. A third white Giraffe is still alive.

Kenya's Wildlife Society, says these were the only remaining white Giraffes known worldwide.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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AUSTRALIA: Cardinal Pell appeal underway in Australia's High Court in Canberra

Day one of Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his conviction for child sexual abuse has concluded with Pell's lawyers arguing the jury was wrong to reject the defence arguments at his trial.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Qantas to cut services and ground aircraft due to downturn

Australia's flagship airline Qantas has joined the list of airlines cutting services in light of the downturn in passengers due to the coronavirus outbreak.
And, as Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne, ther airline CEO Alan Joyce will take no salary for the remainder of the current financial year to June 30th.

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AUSTRALIA: Travel bans extended to include Italy

Australia has added Italy to the list of countries covered by a travel ban.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says expanding the nation's travel ban to include Italy is necessary to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Arthur Stevens reports.

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Joe Biden Projected to win key state of Michigan

Joe Biden is projected to win the Democratic primaries in Michigan, Mississippi and Missouri.

6 states went to the polls and as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports the state of Michigan is a critical contest.


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UK HEALTH MINISTER INFECTED WITH COVID-19

A UK Health Minister has tested positive for coronavirus. 

Nadine Dorries is now self-isolating after becoming the first MP in Britain infected with Covid-19. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Coronavirus containment zone established in New York state as US cases increase

More than 800 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in more than 30 US states, prompting several to declare states of emergency.

The governor of New York has announced a one mile containment zone in the city of New Rochelle. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington where President Trump is seeking support from lawmakers for a plan to stabilise the economy.

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Trump urges calm, says coronavirus "will go away"

President Trump is urging the American public to remain calm in the face of a rising number of coronavirus infections.

After meeting Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill he claimed the virus "will go away".

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Six States Vote In The Democratic Primary

Primary elections are taking place across six states in America as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off in their first big test since Super Tuesday. 

Voters are going to the polls in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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One mile "containment zone" created over coronavirus-hit New Rochelle in New York

The American city of New Rochelle is to become the first in America to be enclosed by a one-mile containment zone after a coronavirus outbreak there.

The National Guard is being deployed to the city north of New York to clean schools and oversee food deliveries to quarantined residents.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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New York to establish one mile coronavirus containment area just north of Manhattan

New York is establishing a one mile containment area in a bid to stem
the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

There have been 173 confirmed cases of the coronavirus across the
state but the majority are in Westchester County, just north of
Manhattan.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Grand Princess Couple Sues Ship's Operator

A couple onboard the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland, California, has filed a lawsuit against the ship's operator. 

They're accusing Princess Cruise Lines of gross negligence, in allowing them to be exposed to coronavirus on the ship. 

Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland. 

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U.S. airlines cut more flights due to coronavirus outbreak

American Airlines and Delta are cutting more flights as demand plummets due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The cuts affect both international and domestic routes.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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EU Council President to hold high level coronavirus conference call with EU27 leaders

The President of the European Council Charles Michel is holding a conference call at the highest level with EU leaders, to coordinate the bloc's response to the coronavirus. 

It comes as the Italian government ordered a total lockdown of the country worst hit by the virus. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Markets rebound after Monday’s historic selloff

U.S. markets have opened trading Tuesday in positive territory buoyed
by hopes of stimulus measures to help ease the financial impact of the
Covid-19 coronavirus.

On Monday U.S. stocks posted its worst day of trading since the 2008
financial crisis as oil prices plummeted.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Putin backs move that could allow him 36 years in power

The Russian parliament has voted through a constitutional amendment that could allow Vladimir Putin to remain as president until 2036. The changes will be put to a popular vote in April, but as Dan Ashby reports from Moscow, it came on a day of high drama in the Russian capital.

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