Trump on COVID-19: some Americans will die, but they're "warriors"

Some Americans will die for the economy, but they are warriors- that’s the calculation U.S. President Trump is making, who has conceded there will be more deaths and that COVID-19 is worse than Pearl Harbor or 9/11.

The White House has also put out mixed messages on its coronavirus task force, at first signaling it was winding it down. But now President Trump says it’s proving valuable and popular with the American public.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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New York subways close for first time in history

New York's subway system has closed overnight for the first time in
its 115 year history.

Trains will stop running for several hours a night in an effort to
better disinfect the city's mass transit system.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK FIRST IN EUROPE TO PASS 30,000 DEATHS

The UK is the first country in Europe to pass 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus according to government figures. 

It comes a day after the UK passed Italy's death toll. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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20.2 million US private-sector jobs lost in April

More than twenty million jobs were lost in the United States private
sector in April, according to a new report.

The ADP Research Institute says the scale of unemployment caused by
the COVID-19 lockdown is unprecedented.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Pompeo: China “covered up” virus, could have prevented deaths

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has attacked China saying it
"covered up" the Covid-19 virus, causing hundreds of thousands of
deaths.

The Trump administration claims the virus was manmade in a Chinese
laboratory in Wuhan.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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President Trump contradicts Vice President over future of coronavirus task force

U.S. President Donald Trump says the White House coronavirus task force will continue its work "indefinitely."

That directly contradicts comments by Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Over 100 Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 in The DR Congo

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say more than 100 prisoners have tested positive for the Coronavirus in the Capital's N'dolo Military Prison.

 

The country's national task-force against COVID-19 has begun conducting tests in the overcrowded prison to prevent further spread of the disease.

 

The revelation comes as 797 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 7 provinces across the country.

CGTN's Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Recession of 'historic proportions' predicted for Europe

The European commission has published its growth map for 2020 and 2021 and shows a recession of "historic proportions" as a result of COVID-19

All EU state economies are forecast to contract by between 4%-8% in 2020, and are not expected to go back to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels: 

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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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