Seattle Public Schools to close amid coronavirus concerns

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The coronavirus pandemic is now forcing the closure of schools and universities across the United States.

Seattle Public Schools, near the epicenter of an outbreak in Washington state, will close for at least two weeks amid growing concerns from parents and staff to stop the spread of the virus.

Danielle Robertson reports

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Trump urged to crack down on US travelers returning from Europe

President Trump is reported to be considering a crackdown on American travelers returning to the US from Europe.

Public health officials in Washington are urging him to require them to self-isolate for 2 weeks.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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WHO DECLARES CORONA VIRUS A PANDEMIC

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. 

The virus has spread to more than 100 countries. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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UK UNVEILS CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS

The UK's unveiled a $40 billion package designed to help the country's economy through the coronavirus outbreak.

It comes as the UK records its biggest daily jump in cases - to a total of 456.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Harvey Weinstein handed 23 year prison sentence

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years behind bars. This
after the former Hollywood producer was found guilty of rape and
committing a criminal sex act.

Dozens of women accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct and this case
has fuelled the MeToo movement.

William Denselow reports outside the courthouse in New York.

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in jail after rape, sexual assault convictions

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in jail after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Many of his accusers were in the court for the sentencing hearing.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Merkel: 60-70% of population likely to get coronavirus

German chancellor Angela Merkel says according to experts, sixty to seventy percent of the population is likely to become infected with coronavirus.

She called for national solidarity to help minimize the health and economic threats.

Ira Spitzer reports from Frankfurt

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UK CUTS INTEREST RATES TO MINIMISE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT

The UK's central bank has slashed the main interest rate by over half, to try to minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic.

The Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, said the lower rate should help boost boost cashflow and raise confidence.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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UK Health Minister has coronavirus

A UK Health Minister, Nadine Dorries, is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus, sparking alarm through political circles about who else in Westminster may be infected. 

 

The 62 year-old MP hopes she's "over the worst" after being laid up with a fever and cough since the weekend.

 

But health officials are scrambling to track down all those who have been in contact with her since she started to feel ill, including the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who hosted an event at Downing Street that she attended recently. 

 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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Coronavirus: Turkish airlines suspend all flights to Nigeria

Turkish Airlines has suspended all flight operations to Nigeria indefinitely, in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus disease.

There are currently two confirmed cases of Covid19 in the country.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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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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