Wednesday, May 20, 2020

TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ACCUSES KENYA OF ECONOMIC SABOTAGE

Tanzania's Arusha regional commissioner Mrisho Mashaka has accused Kenya of economic sabotage. As he spoke to the media on Tuesday he said he did not trust the coronavirus test kits used by Kenya officials in testing Tanzanian truck drivers last week. This comes as an ongoing row over testing for the virus continues at the border.

 

Daniel Kijo reports.


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Gains on Wall Street fueled by economic reopening

Upbeat quarterly earnings from several major U.S. retailers helped
give the U.S. markets a boost Wednesday.

Investors are buoyed by reopening efforts in the U.S. shrugged off
souring relations with China.

William Denselow reports from New York

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CDC releases reopening guidelines

The CDC has published guidelines for reopening schools and businesses that have been shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.

It lays out how entities can follow social distancing and hygiene practices, while also tailoring recommendations to the specific entities and contains details on monitoring outbreaks.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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Antibody testing data shows Covid-19 spreading in low income areas

The Governor of New York warns the coronavirus is continuing to spread
in low income communities.

This comes after data was released suggesting that death rates from
the virus twice as high in the city's poorest neighborhoods.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Europe prepares to reopen its borders for limited tourism season

EU Tourism ministers met on Wednesday via videoconference to discuss how to kickstart Europe's embattled tourism industry. 

It comes after Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met his EU counterparts on Monday, warning that whilst some travel might be possible- it won't be business as usual. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.

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U.S. Secretary of State labels China a "brutal, authoritarian regime"


U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has once again slammed China for its response to the coronavirus.

He also labelled the Chinese government a "brutal, authoritarian regime" during a press conference at the State Department on Wednesday.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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US arrests two men wanted by Japan over ex Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's escape

The U.S. has arrested two men - one an ex-Special Forces soldier- over the dramatic escape of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan last year, where he was being held on bail over financial crimes charges.

Michael Taylor, and his son, Peter Taylor, are wanted by Japanese law enforcement for allegedly enabling Mr Ghosn’s escape.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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US birth rate falls to record low

The birth rate in the United States has fallen to a record low.

Experts say it's because people feel less financially secure.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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JOHNSON: "UK WILL HAVE WORLD-BEATING TRACK & TRACE SYSTEM BY JUNE 1"

Boris Johnson has promised a "world-beating" track and trace system will be in place in Britain by June 1st.

It comes following warnings from unions that schools shouldn't return at the start of the next month if an effective system isn't in place.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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ROLLS ROYCE TO CUT THOUSANDS OF JOBS

The aircraft engine maker, Rolls-Royce, is cutting 9000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Most of the job losses are likely to be at its Derby factory in England - and mostly from its civil aerospace division.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Nigeria to prosecute pirates under new anti-piracy law



Nigeria is set to prosecute the first set of pirates arrested on its waters in line with a new anti-piracy law. President Muhammadu Buhari signed the law to improve security in Nigerian waters in June last year.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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Legal process against Rwanda genocide suspect continues in France

Felicien Kabuga, who was one of world's most-wanted fugitives, is due before a court in Paris on Wednesday as legal proceedings get under way after he was arrested four days ago.

The 84-year-old has been indicted on seven counts of genocide for his alleged role in the mass killings in Rwanda in 1994.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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18,000 people seriously ill in Moscow

About eighteen thousand people are seriously ill in hospitals in Moscow, according to the city's mayor. Russia has the second largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world, and the capital has been the hardest hit. Lucy Taylor reports. 


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Super cyclone Amphan hits Eastern India

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A super cyclone is wreaking havoc on India's Eastern coastline.

Experts say the damage in the states of West Bengal and Orissa will be extensive.

Our correspondent Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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ROLLS-ROYCE CUTS 9000 JOBS

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to cut thousands of jobs - after demand has been hit by the coronavirus crisis.

The aircraft enginge-maker employs 52 000 people across the world.

Rolls-Royce says the jobs will mainly go at its civil aerospace division.

Business reporter Declan Curry says it's not entirely unexpected.

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BURUNDI HEADS TO POLL AMIDST HEALTH CONCERNS


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Burundi will hold its presidential election on Wednesday amidst a coronavirus pandemic. Seven candidates are vying to succeed President Pierre Nkurunziza, who is stepping down after fifteen years in power.

 

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AUSTRALIA: Australian barley trade gazumped by it's closest ally

There are cries of foul from Australian farmers after it became clear that whilst China has slapped an 80% tariff on Australian barley, effectively crippling grain farmers, under an agreement with Australia's closest ally, China will now import barley from the US.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.

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Japan considers lifting state of emergency in Osaka

Japan lifted its state of emergency in 39 of the country's 47 prefectures last week. Now the government is mulling over whether to lift it in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo - areas that are much more densely populated. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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S. Korean schools reopen after months of delays amid pandemic

South Korean public schools have reopened for high school seniors on Wednesday. The start of the new semester was delayed five times over safety concerns from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Trump Administration awards $354 million contract to produce medicines in the US

The Trump administration has given a $354 million dollar contract to a company in Virginia in a bid to reduce the US's reliance on other nations for its pharmaceuticals.

It's an issue President Trump has increasingly raised since the coronavirus outbreak.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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