US President Donald Trump says he wants America and its economy open
and "raring to go" by Easter, on April 12th, in three weeks time.
In an interview on Fox News he expressed annoyance that he had to
"close the country" to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
NY Governor makes furious plea for more ventilators
The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has made an emotional to President Trump to provide the state with an additional 30 thousand ventilators to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
He says that so far he's received only 400 of them.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US cuts $1bn in Afghanistan aid
The United States is cutting $1billion worth of aid to Afghanistan
because of a political dispute.
Politicians in Kabul have failed to form a unity government.
Here's more from our US Correspondent Sarah Walton
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because of a political dispute.
Politicians in Kabul have failed to form a unity government.
Here's more from our US Correspondent Sarah Walton
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US car companies make urgent medical supplies
US carmaker Ford is working with General Electric to make urgent
medical supplies to help meet COVID-19 demand.
They're teaming up supply company 3M to produce respirators and ventilators.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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medical supplies to help meet COVID-19 demand.
They're teaming up supply company 3M to produce respirators and ventilators.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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2020 OLYMPICS POSTPONED
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are being postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
They were due to start on 24th July, and it's the first time the Games have ever been postponed.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the International Olympic Committee has agreed to the one year delay.
Gail Emms, who won an Olympic silver medal in Badminton in 2004, says it will be incredibly complicated.
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U.S. could become Covid-19 epicenter
The World Health Organizations warns that the U.S. could become the
epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As of Monday over 42,000 people had been infected in the country with
the death toll rising to above 550.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As of Monday over 42,000 people had been infected in the country with
the death toll rising to above 550.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Italy warns true coronavirus number could be 10 times higher than official figures
Europe continues to adjust to life under lockdown, as the death toll in Spain begins to surpass that of Italy.
Spain has reported 514 in a single day, with 6000 new infections.
Italy's civil protection agency says the country may 10 times more cases of coronavirus than officially recorded.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels.
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Russia to track infected patients
Russia's Prime Minister has ordered his teams to develop a system of tracking infected patients using their mobile phone data. It would send a message to people who had been in contact with someone with the coronavirus. Lucy Taylor reports.
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PM Modi to address the nation after number of detected cases rise to more than 400
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation as cases of coronavirus infections continue to rise.
There've been more than 470 cases of infections and nine deaths reported so far.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi
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There've been more than 470 cases of infections and nine deaths reported so far.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi
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UK IN LOCKDOWN
The UK is in its first full day of an effective lockdown to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the move in a national address.
People are being directed to stay home - and should only leave for very limited purposes.
Restrictions will be in place for three weeks at least.
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth says he supports the move.
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Uganda Confirms Eight New Cases of COVID-19
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Uganda has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of cases in the country to nine.
The Ministry of Health says all the nine cases are all imported and came into the country from Dubai.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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AUSTRALIA: Australia's Social Security provider overwhelmed again
Australia's social security department Centrelink has seen its online portal crash for the second day in a row despite assurances from the federal government that the many thousands of people who are seeking welfare because of the coronavirus fallout would be able to access it.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Moon to double aid package for struggling businesses
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has expanded emergency funding for businesses to $80 billion U.S. dollars as the economy slumps amid the coronavirus outbreak. South Korea has been hit the hardest in Asia outside of mainland China with more than 9,000 cases.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Trump considers reopening US economy even as Coronavirus death toll rises
Even as the Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States and the death toll rises, President Donald Trump is considering how to reopen the American economy as early as next week.
More than 100 million Americans — nearly one in three — are under orders from their state governors to stay at home but Mr Trump says that needs to change sooner rather than later
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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PG&E to Plead Guilty
The California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation will accept criminal responsibility for starting the deadliest wildfire in California history.
The company will plead guilty to 85 felony counts.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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Monday, March 23, 2020
UK 'LOCKDOWN' TO SLOW COVID19 SPREAD
The UK is moving into an effective lockdown to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the move in a national address.
People are being directed to stay home - and should only leave for very limited purposes.
Olly Barratt says it was
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Federal Reserve rolls out aggressive action to help economy
The Federal Reserve has rolled out its boldest steps yet in a bid to
help shield the U.S. economy from the impact of Covid-19.
Interest rates have already been cut to near zero and now the Fed says
there will be no cap in the amount of assets it will buy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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help shield the U.S. economy from the impact of Covid-19.
Interest rates have already been cut to near zero and now the Fed says
there will be no cap in the amount of assets it will buy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Germany and Greece joins ranks of EU countries under lockdown
Germany and Greece have joined a number of European countries imposing nationwide lockdowns to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Chancellor Angela Merkel announced new measures on Sunday, before going into quarantine herself after a doctor who'd given her a vaccination tested positive for COVID-19.
The lockdowns in Italy, Spain and France are likely to be extended as the number of cases continues to rise.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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Trump suggests he may soon re-open US economy, despite coronavirus
President Trump is expressing frustration over America's economic shutdown caused by coronavirus, and has suggested he might tell people to go back to work within the next few days.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports that the stage is set for a showdown between the President and his top public health officials.
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US Senators struggle to pass $1.6tr stimulus
US Senators are continuing to negotiate a $1.6 trillion economic
stimulus package after the latest efforts stalled.
Democrats voted against it on Sunday arguing Republicans are ignoring
their proposal to expand unemployment insurance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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stimulus package after the latest efforts stalled.
Democrats voted against it on Sunday arguing Republicans are ignoring
their proposal to expand unemployment insurance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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