The number of people in the U.S. filing for unemployment benefits last
week rose to the highest level since 2017.
As more stores close across the country because of the Covid-19
pandemic, unemployment is expected to soar.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Wall St falls erasing Trump gains
Wall Street once again dropped at the opening bell amid coronavirus fears.
It means all the gains made during the Trump presidency have been erased.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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It means all the gains made during the Trump presidency have been erased.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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ECB announces emergency €750 billion coronavirus plan
The European Central Bank has announced a €750 billion plan to calm markets and help the eurozone economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK and EU have reported more than 70,000 cases of the COVID-19 virus, making it the new epicentre of the disease.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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Indian government mulling $1.6 billion bailout package for the aviation industry
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The Indian government is mulling a one and a half-billion-dollar bailout package for the coronavirus hit aviation industry.
As the pandemic spreads around the world, India's airlines have suspended most international flights.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK TO TAKE EMERGENCY POWERS OVER CORONAVIRUS
Emergency laws are being put before the UK's Parliament that would give the government more powers to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
104 people have now died in the UK after contracting Covid-19.
More than two and a half thousand have tested positive for it - but it's thought thousands more could be infected.
Rachel Venables has more.
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COVID-19: Nigerian airline suspends flights to outside Nigeria
A Nigerian airline Arik Air has announced the temporary suspension of flights to all its routes to the West African region as part of efforts to help curb the coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Number of patients tested positive with Coronavirus increase in India
The Indian Health Ministry says the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 reached 169 on Thursday.
Fears of community transmission are on the rise and the government has issued several notices asking people to stay at home as much as possible in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...
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Fears of community transmission are on the rise and the government has issued several notices asking people to stay at home as much as possible in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...
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Uganda Shuts Down Schools Over Fears of Coronavirus
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Uganda's President has ordered the closure of schools and Universities starting Friday.
It's the latest measure being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Uganda still has no confirmed case of the coronavirus, despite the virus being present in neighboring countries.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Coronavirus outbreak threatens Olympic Games
The spread of the coronavirus is threatening the summer Olympics. As Tokyo continues to prepare games, a growing number of athletes are frustrated over the lack of communication and contingency plans from the International Olympic Committee. Grace Lee brings us the latest from Tokyo.
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Russian ruble falls to five-year low
The Russian ruble has fallen to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar in five years. The fall was partly due to a drop in oil prices, upon which the Russian economy is highly dependent. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Seoul pledges $39bln to help small businesses amid Covid-19 outbreak
South Korea's government has pledged $39 billion dollars in emergency funds for small businesses as Covid-19 disrupts the economy. Many businesses are on the brink of closing down despite other government measures to encourage spending.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
IMF Denies Emergency Loan to Venezuela
Venezuela has asked the IMF for a loan to help cope with COVID-19.
The IMF has denied the request.
Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.
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Financial Markets Reeling
Financial markets are reeling as the coronavirus continues to spread and investors are bracing for a recession.
US markets temporarily suspended trading for the fourth time in two weeks (on Wednesday).
Rachel Silverman has this report.
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TANZANIA REPORTS 2 MORE COVID-19 CASES, RAISING THE NUMBER TO A TOTAL OF 3
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says the two patients are both foreign nationals. The patients are a 24-year-old German and a 61-year-old American man. One case was confirmed in Dar es Salaam and one in Zanzibar. The country's first case was reported on Monday.
Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.
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US-Canada border to close to "non-essential traffic"
The US-Canada border is to be temporarily closed to "non-essential traffic".
President Trump announced the measure on Wednesday as governments
around the world try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details…
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President Trump announced the measure on Wednesday as governments
around the world try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details…
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Biden wins big in several primary votes
The former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden has moved closer to becoming
the Democratic presidential nominee.
On Tuesday he beat Bernie Sanders in all three of the states that were
holding primaries.
But the Covid-19 outbreak continues to cause major disruptions on the
campaign trail.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports
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the Democratic presidential nominee.
On Tuesday he beat Bernie Sanders in all three of the states that were
holding primaries.
But the Covid-19 outbreak continues to cause major disruptions on the
campaign trail.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports
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Trump defends 'China Virus' term
Donald Trump has defended calling Covid-19 the 'China Virus'.
The US President has also said the term doesn't create stigma.
Sarah Walton reports
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The US President has also said the term doesn't create stigma.
Sarah Walton reports
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Indian state to provide financial support to daily-wage earners hit by the pandemic
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The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh says it will provide a minimum income guarantee...
to daily wage earners whose work has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The state has so far registered more than ten cases of the virus.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK SUPERMARKETS RATIONING GROCERIES
The biggest supermarkets in the UK are limiting the number of essential groceries people can buy after days of panic buying left shelves empty.
Of particular concern are the disabled and elderly - groups the supermarkets are now prioritising.
Of particular concern are the disabled and elderly - groups the supermarkets are now prioritising.
The UK business minister says he the supermarkets are taking "sensible measures".
Stuart Smith has more from London.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Belgium becomes latest European country to impose lockdown measures
Belgium has become the latest European country to impose a national lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Public life will be severaly curtailed, including a ban on gatherings.
It follows the decision of neighbouring France, which imposed similar measures earlier this week.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels.
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