Saturday 2nd May 2020. World News.
Simple English News Daily1 Mai 2020

Saturday 2nd 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.Saturday 2nd 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. - US President Trump has claimed he has seen evidence that the coronavirus started in a Chinese laboratory. President Trump said that he believed that the virus began at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. This is despite US intelligence agencies saying that COVID 19 was not manmade or genetically modified. The World Health Organization have dismissed President Trump’s claim. Dr Michael Ryan of the World Health Organization, said that scientists were sure that the virus has a natural origin…The American food and drug administration has approved the use of drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus. The FDA say that it is not a cure but may help in some cases.Canada has banned 1500 types of gun. This decision comes two weeks after Canada’s worst mass shooting, when 22 people were killed in Nova Scotia. Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Treadeau said that there is no use for these weapons in Canada…The government will buy back the illegal guns from people who already own them.The parliament of Bolivia say that presidential elections must take place within 90 days. There should have been elections on May 3rd, however they were delayed by the interim government because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Bolivian parliament is controlled by the socialist movement, of ex-president Evo Morales. After disputed elections last year, Morales has been in Argentina. AfricaMali has released the results of parliamentary elections. Ruling party Rally for Mali gained the most seats but did not win a majority. Only 23% of Malians voted, after threats of attacks from Al-Qaeda and Islamic State in the Sahara.In Nigeria, the president of the Humanist Association has been arrested. Mubarak Bala often criticizes religion. His friends are worried that he has been transported to Kano state, which practices Sharia Law. Sudan has criminalized Female Genital Mutilation. According to the UN, FGM has been performed on almost 9 out of 10 Sudanese women and girls. Removal of any part of female genitalia, will now be punishable by 3 years in prison. AsiaIn Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to extended the state of emergency by a month. The Japanese island of Hokkaido reinstated lockdown after a quick rise in new infections. Japan’s confirmed COVID 19 cases are 14’000, however, testing rates in Japan are low. Japan’s economy is struggling, and unemployment is rising.In India all districts in the country will be classified as Red, Orange or Green to start a new phase of lockdown. In all areas, including the green zones, schools, cinemas, malls, gyms and restaurants remain closed. In orange zones there are further restrictions on public transport and and private vehicle use is limited. In red zones all public transport will not function and extra restrictions apply.Malaysia will allow most businesses to open on 4th May. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin spoke to Malaysians yesterday, telling them that the 6 week lockdown was successful in slowing the rate of infection.EuropeIn Ireland a meat factory is the centre of a coronavirus outbreak. The Rosderra meat plant in Tipperary closed after 120 workers tested positive for COVID 19.A Pakistani journalist has been found dead in Sweden. Sajid Hussain was granted political asylum in Sweden last year, after receiving death threats in Pakistan for reporting on human rights. Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. French President Emmanuel Mac

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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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