More than 22,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States,
making it the country with the highest death toll.
Confirmed cases now top more than half a million.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, April 13, 2020
Tanzania cancels international passenger flights
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority said cargo flights will be allowed but crew members will be quarantined at designated places by the government at their own costs for the duration of their stay.
Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.
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German government advisers say schools should reopen soon
An influential institute that advises the German government has recommended that the country's schools reopen soon after being being closed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Other European countries such as Austrian and the Czech Republic have recently announced they will gradually ease restrictions.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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People's Bank of China ups stake in India's largest private bank
Intro: China's Centra Bank, The People's Bank of China is increasing its stake in India's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank.
In a regulatory filing, the Chinese Bank revealed that its total holding in HDFC now stands at over 1%.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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AUSTRALIA: concerns for Ruby Princess passengers not in Coronavirus statics
There major concerns in Australia for around 900 passengers from the ill-fated Ruby Princess who are not included in the official statistics.
The ship slipped into Sydney on March 19th, two days earlier than scheduled.
Arthur Stevens takes a look
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The ship slipped into Sydney on March 19th, two days earlier than scheduled.
Arthur Stevens takes a look
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World Bank says India is likely to record its worst growth rate
With India's three-week long lockdown likely to be extended, the World Bank says the country's economy is expected to grow only 1.5 to 2.8 percent this year.
The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted economic activity across the country.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted economic activity across the country.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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China-Russia border becomes coronavirus battleground
Nearly half of China's new coronavirus cases on Sunday were reported in travellers coming from Russia. Chinese cities are now tightening controls along the Russian border. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Bono asks Seoul to help Ireland in fight against Covid-19
The South Korean government says it's received a letter from U2 frontman Bono ... asking for South Korea to help Ireland in its fight against Covid-19. Ireland has more than 9,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 300 deaths.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia Agree to Oil Production Cuts
The United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia have, along with other nations, agreed to cuts in oil production.
It comes after a fall in demand due to the coronavirus and tensions between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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It comes after a fall in demand due to the coronavirus and tensions between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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COVID - 19 - Tanzania’s President warns of hunger
Tanzanian President John Magufuli says that the ravaging coronavirus pandemic is likely to result in food shortages across the country.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam
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Saturday, April 11, 2020
China to assist Tanzania with medical supplies
The Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Wang Ke says medical supplies earmarked for the government of Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania will arrive in the country within the next one week.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam
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Friday, April 10, 2020
Moscow introduces pass system for leaving home
The mayor of Moscow has announced that from Monday residents will require special passes to leave their homes. It comes as data shows people have been becoming less compliant with the city's lockdown measures. Julia Chapman has more.
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New York State has more Covid-19 cases than any single country
The state of New York now has more confirmed cases of Covid-19 than
any country outside of the U.S.
As the number of fatalities in New York City rises, a mass grave site
is now being used for temporary burials.
William Denselow has more from the city.
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any country outside of the U.S.
As the number of fatalities in New York City rises, a mass grave site
is now being used for temporary burials.
William Denselow has more from the city.
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Religious activity to go on in Tanzania despite rise in COVID-19 cases
As Christians in Tanzania observe Good Friday the Tanzanian government says it will not restrict religious activity even as the number of COVID-19 cases reaches 32.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.
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US expels 10,000 migrants during COVID-19 outbreak
Nearly 10,000 migrants have been expelled from the United States
during the coronavirus outbreak.
People seeking asylum and unaccompanied children are also being turned
away at the Mexican border.
Sarah Walton reports.
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during the coronavirus outbreak.
People seeking asylum and unaccompanied children are also being turned
away at the Mexican border.
Sarah Walton reports.
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US COVID-19 death toll climbs to second-highest globally
The United States now has the second highest death toll from COVID-19,
behind Italy.
The latest figures show almost 17,000 people have died - surpassing
Spain's fatalities - while the US has more than 460,000 confirmed
cases.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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behind Italy.
The latest figures show almost 17,000 people have died - surpassing
Spain's fatalities - while the US has more than 460,000 confirmed
cases.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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RADIO: DRC COVID-19 CASES RISE
Hi all,
Here's the intro of my radio voicer about the rise in COVID-19 cases in the DRC.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has registered 215 cases of confirmed Coronavirus cases and 20 deaths since the outbreak first reached the country on March 10. The national task force against COVID-19 says 10 people have recovered so far. But the country is struggling to contain the outbreak as Chris Ocamringa reports.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has registered 215 cases of confirmed Coronavirus cases and 20 deaths since the outbreak first reached the country on March 10. The national task force against COVID-19 says 10 people have recovered so far. But the country is struggling to contain the outbreak as Chris Ocamringa reports.
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CUE IN...The COVID-19 outbreak
CUE OUT...Social distancing measures
Regards,
Chris.
India's lockdown may get extended as precaution to contain COVID-19
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is mulling whether to extend the world's largest lockdown as the nation continues to grapple with the spread of coronavirus.
He has scheduled to discuss the matter with the chief ministers of the Indian states on Saturday.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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He has scheduled to discuss the matter with the chief ministers of the Indian states on Saturday.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Uganda Arrests Officials Over COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Uganda has arrested four top government officials following reports they inflated COVID-19 relief food prices.
The officials who work in the office of Prime Minister, have been running a program to provide food relief for vulnerable people amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police say the suspects caused a financial loss to Government in excess of US. $500,000.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala…
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Michael Baleke,
Managing Editor, Africa
TV Correspondent
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
Major oil exporters agree production cuts
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major oil exporters have tentatively agreed a deal to cut oil production to try to boost prices. The industry has been shaken by an unprecedented slump in demand because of coronavirus lockdowns around the world. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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