Friday, April 24, 2020

Special TV show helps raise millions for charity in UK

British celebrities and TV stars have helped raise almost £30m ($37m) for charity in a special three-hour programme called 'The Big Night In'. 

 

Two charities -- Comic Relief and Children in Need -- joined forces for the first time, with the UK government promising to double the total raised. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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UN appeals for $316 to Support COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda

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The United Nations has launched an appeal of $316m to support Uganda in managing the coronavirus pandemic.

The appeal comes as Uganda struggles to scale up COVID-19 testing to high risk groups like the cargo drivers that continue to cross into the country.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Moscow to roll out testing to all doctors, nurses and hospital patients

Authorities in Moscow say all doctors, nurses and patients in hospitals will be tested for Coronavirus, as Russia continues to become one of the world's fastest growing outbreaks. The country has carried out more than 2 million tests, but as Dan Ashby reports, cases are still surging.

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President Buhari urges Muslims to avoid gatherings during Ramadan 2020


Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Muslims in the country and across the world ahead of the Ramadan season, urging citizens to avoid gatherings and any form of socializing that comes with the islamic tradition.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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Half of Europe's COVID-19 deaths have occurred in care homes

Data collected from five European countries suggests over half of deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in care homes. 

Research by a team led by the London School of Economics suggests 9,500 care home residents died from coronavirus in Italy alone. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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India sees big surge in COVID19 cases as lockdown nears end

India now has over 23,000 coronavirus cases- with the number doubling in less than a week.

It's been over one month since the nation went into a complete lockdown and experts say the fact that the shutdown has failed to bring the spread of the virus under control is worrying.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK TESTING CAPACITY RAMPS UP

The UK is ramping up its coronavirus testing so that from today (Friday) millions of key workers can be tested if they have symptoms.

It's part of the Health Secretary Matt Hancock's attempts to hit 100 000 tests a day by the end of the month.

The British government has been criticised for its slow start compared to some other countries in terms of testing.

But it says testing will form a key part of being able to ease lockdown measures, when that is considered possible.

Rachel Venables reports.

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New Balance Wins Copycat Case in China

American sports wear firm New Balance has won a lawsuit filed against a Chinese company over its logo.

It's a case some experts say shows China is honouring intellectual property rights under the phase one trade deal signed with the US in January.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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House approves $484bn funding for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Testing

The House has passed a $484 billion dollar stimulus package which will provide funds for small businesses hospitals and testing infrastructure.

It means the total amount of government aid is now almost 3 trillion dollars.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

EU leaders agree aid package for member states but more detail to be finalised by May 6th

EU leaders met for a critical video summit on Thursday to discuss how to fund a the bloc's economic recovery from COVID-19, with deep divisions between countries in the north and south.

The finance ministers' package agreed two weeks ago included €240 billion in loans from the European Stability Mechanism for countries to fund their health care systems.

EU leaders are now looking ahead to the long-term budget to rescue economies crippled by the pandemic, with the Commission due to produce proposals for how it will be funded by May 6th. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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U.S. markets up despite jobless claims jump

It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Thursday
after the release of data showing a further 4.4 million filed for
unemployment benefits last week.

A record 26 million Americans have now claimed unemployment benefits
over the past five weeks.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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The Gap Stops Paying Rents

The Gap clothing company has stopped paying rent on the stores it has closed temporarily because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

The company is warning it needs help to keep its business operational.

Rachel Silverman has more. 


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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's brother dies after contracting COVID-19


One of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's brothers has died after contracting COVID-19.

Don Reed, the former Democratic presidential contender's oldest brother, was 86.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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72 Nigerians, 111 other Africans in China test positive



Seventy-two  Nigerians awaiting evacuation in Guangzhou city, Guangdong Province of China have tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja



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Merkel urges patience and discipline as country eases lockdown

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged endurance and discipline in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, amid concern that Germans may relax their safe distancing efforts as the country eases restrictions.

 

Mrs Merkel is calling for a bigger European Union budget to support economic recovery in the bloc.

Lucy Hough is in Brussels. 

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Two pet cats test positive for Covid-19

Two cats in the U.S. state of New York have tested positive for Covid-19.

These are believed to be the first pets in the United States to
contract the virus and scientists say it's unlikely companion animals
play a role in spreading it.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Iran threatens US Navy in Persian Gulf

Iran has threatened to destroy US warships if it feels they threaten
the country's security in the Persian Gulf.

It comes after President Trump said he'd ordered the Navy to fire on
Iranian vessels that harass it at sea.

Sarah Walton reports.

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U.S. jobless claims top 26m in 5 weeks

The latest U.S. unemployment data shows another 4.4 million people
have filed jobless claims in the last week.

It brings the total number of workers who have lost their jobs in the
last 5 weeks to over 26 million.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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France medical body calls for compulsory face masks for public

The National Academy of Medicine says that the wearing of face masks should be made compulsory in France immediately.


France is considering only bringing in the obligatory wearing of face masks after the current end date for the strict lockdown, which is 11 May.


Ross Cullen has more from Paris.


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UK LAUNCHES COVID-19 TRACKING STUDY AND HUMAN VACCINE TRIALS

A study to track Covid-19 infection and immunity rates in England has been launched. 

The study, which is the largest ever of its kind, will initially target 20,000 households. 
It comes as the first human clinical trials for a vaccine get underway in the UK. 
Holly Hudson has more. 
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