Moscow in dramatic lockdown u-turn despite 2k new cases a day

Europe's biggest city, Moscow, is lifting nearly all its restrictions in one of the most dramatic Covid-19 changes in policy in the world. For months, Muscovites were not allowed to walk, exercise or freely drive across the city but in a matter of hours everything will change - despite two thousand new cases appearing every day. Dan Ashby has more.

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New York to cut police funding after protests

The Mayor of New York has promised to cut funding for the NYPD
following ten days of mass protests against police brutality.

The money will be spent on youth and social services instead.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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MAYOR OF BRISTOL "NO SENSE OF LOSS" OVER FELLED STATUE

The mayor of Bristol, England, says he feels no "sense of loss" after a statue of a slave trader was torn down and dropped in the harbour during an anti-racism protest on Sunday.

The statue depicted Edward Colston, a 17th century trader who made a large proportion of his fortune transporting slaves from Africa to the Americas.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Russia to reopen borders for certain travellers

Russia has begun to relax restrictions on travel in and out of the country. Lockdown easing has begun in many areas, but health experts warn that the reproductive rate of coronavirus is still above 1. Julia Chapman reports.

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UN Releases $40M Fund to DRC

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The UN has announced a funding of 40 million dollars to help tackle health emergencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The announcement comes a week after the DRC government confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the northwest of the country. We have a report.

 

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa

 

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Quarantine rules for UK arrivals begin

New rules requiring all people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days have come into effect.

Those arriving by plane, ferry or train -- including UK nationals -- must provide an address where they will isolate, and rule breakers could be fined.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Merkel ally calls Trump troop withdrawal plan 'unacceptable'

A high-ranking German official called US president Donald Trump's reported plan to withdraw thousands of US troops from the country 'unacceptable'.

Trump has repeatedly clashed with Germany over defense spending and many other issues.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK QUARANTINE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS BEGINS

New rules have come into effect in the UK, requiring 14 days of self-isolation for all international arrivals.

The government says the measure, which will run for an initial three weeks, will help prevent a second wave of coronavirus.

But critics say it's being brought in too late, is unenforceable, and will harm the tourism and aviation sectors.

British Airways boss Willie Walsh says it's bad timing.

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India reopens after 70 days; COVID cases continue to rise rapidly

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The Indian government is reopening much of the country after a 70 day nationwide lockdown.

Cases of COVID 19 however, continue to rise...

India now has the fifth-highest number of coronavirus cases in the world.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Chinese travel warning for citizens travelling to Australia unhelpful - Government

The Australian government has called a Chinese government warning to its citizens considering travelling to the country "unhelpful".
There have been a number of incidents against Chinese residents in Australia during the coronavirus pandemic, and China has used these to point to the dangers of travelling to Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more
 
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Nightlife workers in Tokyo to take coronavirus test

Tokyo's metropolitan government says it will be asking workers in the city's nightlife district to take regular coronavirus tests due to a rise in cases there. This comes after the nation-wide state of emergency was lifted late last month - social and economic restrictions have been widely lifted throughout Japan. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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Colin Powell: President Trump has "drifted away" from the constitution

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has added to the criticism of President Trump's handling of the protests in the US, saying he has "drifted away" from the constitution.

He made the comments on CNN's State of the Union.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Minneapolis City Council agree by majority to "dismantle" city's police department

Nine out of twelve Minneapolis city council members have agreed they will work to "dismantle" the city's police department.

They vowed to make the changes after the city's police department has faced several accusations of racism over the years.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Trump Withdraws National Guard from US Capital

President Trump says he has ordered National Guard troops to begin withdrawing from Washington DC.

He brought them in last week and has faced increasing criticism over this threat to deploy the military to quell protests, including from former top generals.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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Foreign Firm Under Fire for "Forced Lockdown"

A foreign engineering firm operating in Tanzania's southern region of Mtwara has come under fire for allegedly preventing workers from leaving its factory for over a month under the pretext of protecting them from Covid-19 infection.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam

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Zanzibar Covid-19 cases drop to 10

The Zanzibar government says it has successfully handled the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of active cases on the island dropping to 10.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Fed meeting in focus next week: [Preview]

Wall Street is turning its attention to the Federal Reserve this week
and comments expected by its Chair Jerome Powell.

The Fed has recently expressed concern over the lasting impact
Covid-19 could have on the U.S. economy.

But surprisingly positive labor market data might help the Fed change its tune.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UK EXCESS DEATHS AND UK CORONAVIRUS DEATHS EXPLAINED

The UK's Office for National Statistics has released a report explaining why UK excess deaths are higher than the number of deaths with Covid-19.

48,000 people have died with Covid-19 mentioned on their death certificates, yet there have been 62,000 more deaths over the pandemic period compared to normal.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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UK COVID19 DEATHS OVER 40 000

The UK's passed 40 000 coronavirus deaths - becoming only the second country to do so according to official figures.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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U.S. labor market posts surprise jump

The U.S. economy unexpectedly added more than two million jobs last
month suggesting an economic rebound could be in progress.

U.S. President Donald Trump says these figures are a sign of what's to
come but many economists fear an economic recovery could be lengthy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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