Friday 1st May 2020. World News.
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Friday 1st May 2020. World News.

Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes.World news in easy, clear language, for English learners and people with English as a second language.Friday 1st May 2020. Transcript- Note: The transcript may not be complete, because of a lack of space. Also, it may contain errors, and does not include external audio. -1 million people are confirmed to have recovered from coronavirus worldwide.-Starting in Europe…In the UK, prime minister Boris Johnson said yesterday that the epidemic has passed its peak. The UK has the second highest death toll in Europe, after Italy. Johnson said that it is not yet the time to relax restrictions. The Prime Minister also said that people may be encouraged to wear face masks soon…France has also changed its position on face masks. The government is now saying that face masks will be important for people to return to work. In Germany people are required to wear face masks on public transport and in shops. Chancellor Angela Merkel announced yesterday that most public places can now reopen, however schools remain closed.In Italy different regions are making their own decisions of how to end lockdowns.-AsiaIn Lebanon protests are continuing. Demonstrators are protesting against rising food prices and rapid inflation. The Lebanese pound has lost half its value since October.India is mourning the loss of two Bollywood stars. Irrfan Khan died on Wednesday, and was well known by Western audiences for Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire. Rishi Kapoor was famous as a romantic hero from Bollywood films of the 70s and 80s.In Russia, the Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has confirmed that he has coronavirus. Covid 19 infections have risen dramatically in Russia this week, with total infections now over 100,000.Both South Korea and Hong Kong have announced no new coronavirus cases.AfricaIn Ethipia people have been forcibly removed from their homes. Amnesty International say that at least one thousand people have been made homeless by municipal authorities.To stop the flow of coronavirus into Uganda, authorities are testing every driver at the border with Kenya. Queues of 30 kilometres have been reported, with some drivers waiting for 3 days to cross.Libya’s Tripoli government has rejected a truce with Khalifa Haftar. The warlord Khalifa Haftar declared himself the true leader of Libya on Wednesday, but the UN recognizes the Tripoli government.Anti-apartheid activist Dennis Goldberg has died at the age of 87. The South African activist fought alongside Nelson Mandela against race separation. He was the only white man sentenced to jail in the Rivonia trial in 1963, and spent 22 years in jail.The Americas now…In the United States Dr Anthony Fauci has said that the drug remdesivir has shown a positive effect on coronavirus patients. Fauci, the government’s expert on infectious disease, said that there was clear evidence that the remdesivir helps patients…In Mexico hospital staff are protesting a lack of protective equipment. Workers say that they are suffering an unnecessary risk. Covid 19 cases continue to rise in Mexico, with 18000 confirmed cases, but with very low testing rates.In Venezuela President Maduro has chosen an alleged drug trafficker as his new minister for oil. Tareck El Aissami was previously vide president of Venezuela, but has faced allegations of corruption, money laundering and drug trafficking.In Peru thousands of people are leaving cities and returning to their hometowns. Bus terminals in Lima have been so busy that people are choosing to walk hundreds of kilometres. Peru has 30 000 confirmed covid 19 cases, the second highest in south America, after Brazil. However the testing rate in Peru is much better than in Ecuador and Brazil.

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Friday 29th May 2020. World News.

Friday 29th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Friday 29th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Countries condemn China for Hong Kong laws. South Korea reimposes lockdowns. Protests in Minneapolis. Trump targets Twitter. Argentina poor neighbourhood lockdown. Nigeria troubles. Libya situation intensifies. And an expensive bottle of cognac.Today's world news in easy English. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

28 Mai 20208min

Thursday 28th May 2020. World News.

Thursday 28th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 28th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Trump attacks Twitter. Space mission postponed by weather. Russia seen in Libya. Egyptian doctors need protection. EU announces big spending. Hong Kong protests continue. Australia testing vaccine on humans. Brazil's people want lockdown. Suriname results nearly in. Turtles at the airport.Today's world news in easy English. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

27 Mai 20208min

Wednesday 27th May 2020. World News.

Wednesday 27th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 27th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Brazil's situation worses. Latin America now epicentre. WHO tells Indonesia not to use hydroxychloroquine. Afghanistan peace. Hong Kong Lam defend's Beijing law. Zambia pardons gay men. And music from Nigeria...Today's world news in easy English. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

26 Mai 20208min

Tuesday 26th May 2020. World News.

Tuesday 26th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 26th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: WHO stop hydroxy trial. Burundi election results. Nigerian farmers must produce more. Rhamaphosa announces relaxation. India flies. Taliban prisoners released. Japan's new normal. Cummings won't resign. Volkswagen found cheating. Suriname elections counting. New Zealand PM shakes during interview.Today's world news in easy English. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

25 Mai 20208min

Monday 25th May 2020. World News.

Monday 25th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 25th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: US COVID deaths pass 100,000. Chile's hospitals at limit. Bolsonaro ignores social distancing as Brazil suffers. Venezuela receives iranian oil. Twitter bots spread coronavirus misinformation. Hong Kong protests. India rise in cases. Israel's PM goes to court. Tanzanian statistics questioned. Libyan fighting continues. And a highly paid podcaster.Today's world news in easy English. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

24 Mai 20207min

Sunday 24th May 2020. World News.

Sunday 24th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Sunday 24th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Report shows negative effect of hydroxychloroquine. Thailand tests dogs. Afghanistan temporary peace. Pakistan plane crash. Libya situation update. New York death rate down. Latin America death rate up. Europe makes travel rules. Football gets many virtual views.Today's world news in easy language. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

23 Mai 20206min

Saturday 23rd May 2020. World News.

Saturday 23rd May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Saturday 23rd May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Pakistan plane crash. Bengal cyclone destruction. EU respects Hong Kong's freedom. Yemen's healthcare system collapses. Trump needs more prayer. South America now COVID epicentre. Africa passes 100,000. Guinean Musician More Kante passes away.Today's world news in easy language. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

22 Mai 20207min

Friday 22nd May 2020. World News.

Friday 22nd May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Friday 22nd May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Cyclone Amphan destruction in Bangladesh and India. China's new laws on Hong Kong. Studies on Trump and Bolsonaro's favourite drug. South Sudan fighting. Zimbabwe firing. US unemployment. Mark Zuckerberg on facebook misinformation. Guatemala complains about US. Venezuela getting oil from Iran. A happy Italian. Today's world news in easy language. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For people with English as a second language, and people who want to know the most important stories as quickly as possible. The most important stories from Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

21 Mai 20207min

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