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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Thursday 21st May 2020. World News.

Thursday 21st May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 21st May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Bangladesh and India cyclone Amphan. Indonesia's rise in cases. UN calls to help Africa. Lesotho new PM. Burundi elections. Brazil's worst day. Nicaragua's false figures. Pompeo slams China and WHO. An extremist repents. And a 100 year old Knight. 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.

20 Mai 20207min

Wednesday 20th May 2020. World News.

Wednesday 20th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 20th May2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: 5 million confirmed COVID cases. Countries reject US attack on WHO. Tanzania wants tourism back. UN condemn Haftar in Libya. Felicien Kabuga stands trial. Lesotho's PM resigns. India and Bangladesh prepare for cyclone Amphan. Philippines journalism problems. Pelosi calls Trump obese. Argentina slum cases. UK tries dogs. 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.

19 Mai 20207min

Tuesday 19th May 2020. World News.

Tuesday 19th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 19th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: WHO countries agree to review COVID response. Italy reopens. Bengal storm approcahes. King of Malaysia speaks. Trump takes unapproved drug. Bolsonaro takes selfies in pandemic hotspots. Chile protests. Haftar loses airbase. Burundi elections. And expensive shoes. 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.

18 Mai 20207min

Monday 18th May 2020. World News

Monday 18th May 2020. World News

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 18th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Brazil's crisis worsens. Haitians call racism in Chile. Trump calls Obama incompetent. Cuomo gets a test. Somalia governor killed. Egypt arrests more journalists. Belgium hospital ignores PM. Israel and Afghanistan form coalitions. Hong Kong democrats go to court. Australian museum man hands himself in.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.

17 Mai 20207min

Sunday 17th May 2020. World News.

Sunday 17th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Sunday 17th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Arrest of Rwandan genocide leader. Relaxing measures in Europe. Obama suggests White House is incompetent. A listener's message from Brazil. Iran jails a French citizen. Khassoggi's fiancee begs Newcastle fans. And the Bundesliga restarts.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.

16 Mai 20207min

Saturday 16th May 2020. World News.

Saturday 16th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Saturday 16th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Zimbabwean politicians found. East Africa border chaos. Mozambique battles terrorists. Antonio Guterrez's message of technology. Phillippines typhoon continues. Brazil loses another health minister. A listener's message from Peru. Slovenia's pandemic over. Bundesliga restarts.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.

15 Mai 20207min

Friday 15th May 2020. World News.

Friday 15th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Friday 15th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: World Leaders address coronavirus vaccine. UK antibody test. Bulgaria protests. Tensions between Morocco and Algeria. Burundi expels WHO. Zimbabwe disappearances. Biden criticizes Trump for criticizing Fauci. Nicaragua's prisons. Yemen troubles. Phillippines Typhoon Vongfong. Japan and New Zealand relax.Today's world news in easy language. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For English learners, 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.

14 Mai 20208min

Thursday 14th May 2020. World News.

Thursday 14th May 2020. World News.

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 14th May 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Afghanistan's terrorism. China lockdowns one city. Guinea protests. WHO comments. Lesotoho's first COVID19 case. Europe's tourism. Relaxation in Spain. Latin America's numbers rise.Today's world news in easy language. Complicated stories - spoken slowly and clearly. For English learners, 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.

13 Mai 20208min

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