Boris Johnson "stable" in intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care in London battling coronavirus.

But his condition is described as stable and he has not yet required the use of a ventilator.

The Queen has sent get-well messages to Mr. Johnson and his family.

Reporter Matthew Thompson is outside St. Thomas' hospital in London.

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African Americans disproportionately affected by COVID-19

Early figures on the impact of COVID-19 in the United States suggests
African Americans are contracting the virus at a higher rate than
white Americans.

Health experts say the pandemic is amplifying underlying social inequalities.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Russia's businesses ask for help

Russia's small businesses are asking for government support to help them survive a coronavirus lockdown. Non-essential workplaces are closed until the end of the month, but President Vladimir Putin has said workers should still be paid their full wages. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.

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Rwanda Honors Those Killed in Genocide 25 Years Ago

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Rwandans have begun a weeklong celebration to honor those killed during the 1994 gencocide against the Tutsi minority.

About a million Rwandans, most of them from the country's Tutsi minority tribe and moderate Hutus were killed during the 1994 genocide.

The killings started after former President Juvenal Habyarimana and his counterpart Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi, both Hutus were killed when their plane was shot down.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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S. Korea marks second day of fewer than 50 new Covid-19 infections

For the second day in a row, South Korea has reported fewer than 50 new infections of Covid-19. At one point, the country was recording more than 900 cases a day and had the second largest outbreak worldwide. 

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul. 

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Increase in demand for Hydroxychloroquine, India will export after meeting domestic requirements

Donald Trump warned of "retaliation" if India doesn't export Hydroxychloroquine to the US.

The drug - also known as HCQ, is a well-known anti-malaria medication being tested as a potential treatment for coronavirus, although its effectiveness is unproven.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Hopes for Spain as death toll falls for fourth consecutive day

There are hopes the worst may be over in Spain, where the rate of new infection is said to be falling in every region of the country and the death toll has fallen for the fourth consecutive day.

In Italy and France, there was in increase in the death rate- but signs that the rate of new infection is slowing. 

Lockdowns have been extended until past the Easter weekend, and are predicted to stay in place for several weeks. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels: 

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UK PM REMAINS IN INTENSIVE CARE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in an intensive care unit in London fighting coronavirus.

He spent the night there after being moved into intensive care on Monday after his condition worsened.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise for him 'where necessary' while he's treated.

Will Walden worked for Boris Johnson's staff when he was Mayor of London and says the Prime Minister had been trying to continue working while unwell.

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EU leaders react to Boris Johnson's ICU admission

EU leaders have expressed their support for the UK Prime Minister following his admission to intensive care.

EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen tweeted: "my thoughts are with the Prime Minister at this difficult time. I wish him a full and speedy recovery."

Lucy Hough in Brussels has a round-up of the reaction from Europe: 

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UK PRIME MINISTER, BORIS JOHNSON, SPENDS NIGHT IN INTENSIVE CARE

UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, has spent the night in intensive care.

He was admitted to hospital on Sunday after his coronavirus symptoms failed to clear.

But on Monday his health rapidly deteriorated, and he was moved to an intensive care ward as a precaution.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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President Trump offers medical assistance to British PM

President Trump has said he's asked two drug companies to offer medical assistance to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Mr Johnson tested positive for covid-19 last month and was sent to intensive care after his condition worsened over the course of Monday afternoon.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more:

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AUSTRALIA: Pell released as Australia's High Court quashes conviction

Australia's most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell will be released after the High Court of Australia sitting in Brisbane upheld his appeal and quashed his conviction.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Acting US Secretary of Navy Slams Former Captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt

The Acting US Secretary of the Navy is defending his criticism of the former captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier that's seen an outbreak of COVID-19. Captain Brett Crozier was fired after a he wrote a letter to top U.S. Navy commanders

warning about the threat COVID-19 posed to the sailors on the aircraft carrier. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, moved to Intensive Care Unit

UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, has been moved to an intensive care unit at St Thomas's hospital in London.

He was admitted to hospital for checks on Sunday as a precaution, after his symptoms failed to clear-up.

But over the course of this afternoon his symptoms have worsened.

Stuart Smith has more.

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US coronavirus death toll exceeds 10,000

The coronavirus death toll in the United States has risen above ten thousand amid some preliminary signs that the crisis in New York may have reached its peak.

President Trump declared there is "light at the end of the tunnel", but Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York says it's much too early to reach that conclusion.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tanzania says it tightening its COVID-19 Vigilance

The updated measures follow directives of the joint meeting of the Ministers responsible for Health and East African Affairs of the regional bloc issued on March 25 this year on the novel virus preparedness and response.  

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.

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Actress Honor Blackman dies

Honor Blackman, best-known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore, has died at the age of 94.

 

The British actress, who became a household name in the 1960s, enjoyed a career spanning eight decades. 

 

She died of natural causes, unrelated to coronavirus.

 

Our reporter Benji Hyer brings us the reaction.  

 

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US braces for week of "peak deaths"

The US already has more cases of Coronavirus than anywhere else in the world - now its bracing itself for a week in which officials say the number of deaths will peak.

America has nearly twice as many cases as Spain and Italy, according to Reuters news agency - with roughly twice as many people a day dying.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Former US Fed chair predicts 30% GDP contraction

The former US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen has warned second
quarter GDP could drop by 30%.

Speaking to CNBC she predicted an "absolutely shocking" downturn for
the US economy.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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New York zoo tiger tests positive for Covid-19

A four-year-old Malayan tiger at a New York zoo has tested positive
for the coronavirus.

This is believed to be the first known instance of a human passing
Covid-19 onto an animal and it becoming sick.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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