The Mayor of New York says Donald Trump is not "looking at the facts'
about the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes after the President questioned claims that the state needed
30,000 ventilators.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, March 27, 2020
UK PM BORIS JOHNSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.
He's the first world leader to test positive for COVID-19.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
He's the first world leader to test positive for COVID-19.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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India's central bank cuts interest rate to ease burden during lockdown
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India's central bank cut the interest rate to 4.4% from 5.15%.
For India's businesses and residents alike,
Loans will now become cheaper.
India's central bank cut the interest rate to 4.4% from 5.15%.
For India's businesses and residents alike,
Loans will now become cheaper.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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RETIRED LONDON POLICE OFFICERS ASKED TO RETURN
Retired police officers are being asked to return to work in London to boost numbers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Sunta Templeton reports from the British capital.
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Russia grounds flights amid rise in cases
Russia has suspended almost all flights in and out of the country from today [FRIDAY] as cases of coronavirus continue to rise. President Vladimir Putin warned the nation this week that it would not be able to insulate itself from the epidemic. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
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[NB Latest official numbers for Russia available here: https://www.rospotrebnadzor.ru/about/info/news_time/news_details.php?ELEMENT_ID=13566]
Thursday, March 26, 2020
300 PLUS COMORIANS STRANDED IN DAR ES SALAAM AFTER FLIGHTS GOT CANCELLED
The Comoro ambassador to Tanzania says his government has decided to ban all foreign airlines from countries that have reported Covid-19 cases, including Tanzania.
Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.
UK PM announces record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine.
It makes the UK the largest contributor to the international coalition to find a vaccine.
The total amount of UK aid spent fighting coronavirus now stands at about $660 million.
With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London.
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EU Commission President criticises 'only-for-me' attitude of some member states in COVID-19 response
The President of the European Commission has described the coronavirus pandemic as a "turning point" for the bloc.
In a speech delivered at an almost empty European Parliament, Ursula Von Der Leyen criticised member states who'd protected national interest at a time when cooperation was needed.
She referenced countries who had stopped exporting medical equipment despite shortages in the worst-hit countries Italy and Spain.
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4 million New Yorkers could get coronavirus
The mayor of New York is predicting that half the city's population
will get coronavirus.
A new treatment centre and a makeshift morgue are being built to prepare.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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will get coronavirus.
A new treatment centre and a makeshift morgue are being built to prepare.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Unemployment claims in US grow at record levels
Unemployment numbers in the United States have shot up to record levels.
More than three million people filed jobless claims last week.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US jobless claims hit record 3.3 million
US unemployment data shows the impact of coronavirus on the American
economy, with a record 3.3 million workers claiming unemployment
benefits.
The closure of many workplaces has led to a dramatic increase in layoffs.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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economy, with a record 3.3 million workers claiming unemployment
benefits.
The closure of many workplaces has led to a dramatic increase in layoffs.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to help tackle COVID crisis
The UK government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson to help deal with a growing number of coronavirus cases.
The firm, founded by British inventor Sir James Dyson, confirmed it had designed a new type of ventilator in response to a call on behalf of the country's national health service.
With the details, here's Benji Hyer, in London.
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Seoul tightens quarantine measures for travelers from U.S.
South Korea has announced strict new testing and quarantine procedures for travelers arriving from the U.S. and Europe. The measures come as Seoul records a growing number of imported coronavirus cases.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Indian government announces $20 billion bailout package for the poor
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The Indian government is providing a 20 billion dollar bailout package for daily wage earners in the country.
Authorities have locked down the country for 21 days...
which is likely to impact low-income workers the most.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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The Indian government is providing a 20 billion dollar bailout package for daily wage earners in the country.
Authorities have locked down the country for 21 days...
which is likely to impact low-income workers the most.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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India deals with ostracisation of doctors combating the coronavirus
India enters the second day of its lockdown. It is the world's largest shutdown taking place to contain the coronavirus.
The number of confirmed cases has exceeded 600 and 12 deaths have been reported.
The biggest criticism for India is that there aren't enough doctors, testing kits and other medical supplies.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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The number of confirmed cases has exceeded 600 and 12 deaths have been reported.
The biggest criticism for India is that there aren't enough doctors, testing kits and other medical supplies.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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UK TO ANNOUNCE NEW CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE
The UK is set to announce another multi-billion dollar economic package later, as its coronavirus lockdown continues.
This time it's self-mployed people who'll find out how they'll be financially supported during shutdown.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal a plan to help millions of people who can't work.
David Kay is a driving instructor and says help can't come soon enough.
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AUSTRALIA: Cruise ship passengers to share quarantine with Quokkas on Rottnest island
In Western Australia around 800 Australians on board the Cruise ship Vasco Da Gama are about to move into quarantine, and will be sharing space with one of the nationals iconic marsupials.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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Russia marks two decades of Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin was first elected as Russia's president twenty years ago today. Constitutional amendments due to be voted on later this year could see him run the country for a further 12 years. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
UN launches $2bn global humanitarian response to COVID-19
The United Nations has launched a global humanitarian response to
fight COVID-19 in the world's poorest countries.
More than $2 billion will be spent to help people in South America,
Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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fight COVID-19 in the world's poorest countries.
More than $2 billion will be spent to help people in South America,
Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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UGANDA STOPS RECEIVING REFUGEES AMID CORONAVIRUS FEARS
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Uganda has stopped receiving new refugees with immediate effect. The country's Ministry of Disaster Preparedness says the measure follows a presidential directive to close all border points and stop the entry and exit of all persons to and from Uganda. Leon Ssenyange reports.
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