India hikes up the price of petrol and diesel to raise revenues in the economy

The Indian government has decided to increase its taxes on petrol and diesel to raise revenues and boost the economy.

More than six weeks into the world's largest lockdown, India is approaching the 50,000 mark of covid cases across the country.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports..  

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French president to unveil rescue plan for France's famed culture sector

The French president is set to unveil a rescue plan to support France's famed culture sector.

Theatres, cinemas, cabarets and museums are going to remain closed until further notice, even after the country begins easing its lockdown on May 11.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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List of Russian medic deaths tops 100

A list of more than 100 medical workers who have died from coronavirus in Russia has been released online. The record is being collated by an anonymous group, after complaints that some hospital and ambulance staff do not have the correct personal protective equipment . Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: Five critical in Coalmine explosion in Queensland

Five people are in hospital with critical injuries after an explosion at a workplace in Australia's Central Queensland.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Former Government Vaccine Scientist files Whistleblower Complaint

A former government scientist has filed a whistleblower complaint, claiming he was ousted from his job for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness and about drugs that were being pushed as possible coronavirus treatments.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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S. Korea further reopens society as Covid-19 cases remain low

South Korea has reported no new local coronavirus infections for several days over the past week and no more than ten on a single day. The government will further ease social distancing guidelines amid the positive trend. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Trump Administration says coronavirus task force could be disbanded

US Vice President Mike Pence has said the White House is "having conversations" about shutting down the coronavirus task force.

He was speaking to journalists following reports in the New York Times about the task force's future.

Jagruti Dave is our correspondent in Washington and she has the details.

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Venezuela Detains Two Americans in Alleged Coup Attempt

Venezuela  claims it has captured two Americans it says were involved in a failed coup attempt over the weekend. The Venezuelan president says the two Americans were "playing Rambo." Washington has denied any involvement in the operation.

Mary Triny Mena reports  from Caracas. 

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Strong gains on Wall Street as reopening continues

Wall Street posted strong gains Tuesday as businesses in the U.S.
begin to reopen in parts of the country.

Investors were also buoyed by news that human testing is underway for
a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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THE AFFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SAYS AFRICA NEEDS OVER $100 BILLION TO RECOVER FROM COVID-19

The African Development Institute projects that Africa would need over $100 billion dollars in emergency funding as the continent continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The findings were agreed on by more than 350 participants of the recently held virtual meeting, organized by the African Development Institute.

 

Daniel Kijo from Dar es salaam

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U.S. cases rise as states continue reopening plans

The number of U.S. coronavirus cases continue to grow with almost 1.2
million infections and nearly 70,000 deaths now recorded.

With more states gradually reopening core businesses, there are fears
the rate of infections will rise faster.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pfizer and BioNTech begin human testing for Covid-19 vaccine

Human testing is underway in the United States for a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

The trial is conducted by American drugmaker Pfizer and its German
partner BioNTech.

The hopes are it can be widely distributed across the U.S. by the end
of the year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. suffers steep decline in imports and exports

U.S. exports and imports took a hammering in March, with the trade deficit rising 11.6 per cent to 44.4 billion U.S. dollars- thanks to the economic shock of the coronavirus.

The U.S. Commerce Department says imports declined 6.2 per cent to 232.2 billion U.S. dollars, and exports were down 9.6 per cent.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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Coronavirus in prisons is a 'major concern', says UN

The level of coronavirus in prisons in the United States and Latin
America has been described as a 'major concern'.

The United Nations says the virus is spreading because of overcrowding
and poor hygiene.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK COVID-19 DEATH TOLL HIGHEST IN EUROPE

The UK now has the highest COVID-19 death toll in Europe.

The Office for National Statistics reports over 32,000 people have died from COVID-19, surpassing Italy's total of 29,000.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO CUT OVER 3,000 STAFF

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is axing up to a third of its workforce as it battles to survive the coronavirus crisis.

The airline is to cut just over 3,000 jobs in a move that will spell the end of it's operations at Gatwick.

Holly Hudson has more.

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Top German court rules part of ECB asset-buying scheme illegal

A top German court has ruled that a bond buying scheme from the European Central bank partially contravenes the law. 

Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank,

must stop buying government bonds under the ECB's stimulus scheme in 3 months - unless the ECB can prove the purchases are needed.

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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Post-Brexit trade talks between UK and US kick off, despite coronavirus

It's a big day for transatlantic trade as negotiations between Britain and the US finally get underway — albeit via videoconference, due to coronavirus. 

 

The UK hopes striking an agreement with its largest trading partner could help the economy bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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Delhi open liquor sale across the state but with a 70% price hike

More than six weeks into the world's largest stay at home order, India's has begun relaxing some of its lockdown restrictions.

As standalone shops open up in many parts of the country, the longest lines and the biggest crowds are being seen outside liquor stores.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more from Delhi.

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Coronavirus: Nigerian govt plans to disinfect schools nationwide

Nigeria's government says plans are underway to disinfect all school facilities nationwide. 

It says this is part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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