Simple English News Daily29 Apr 2020

Thursday 30th April 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.Thursday 30th April 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. -The IMF has predicted that the world’s economy will contract by 3% in 2020, the biggest drop since The Great Depression of the 1930s.US economy has fallen 4.8% in the first quarter of this year. However, during most of that quarter, life was relateively normal in the US. In the next quarter, from April to June, the US economy is expected to fall around 40%, the worst economic hit since World War 2. Over 20 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months.Germany is also expected to suffer its worst recession since world war 2, with the economy falling 6.6% in the first quarter of this year. in Sub-saharan Africa , the World Bank has predicted economic growth of -5%, the first recession in 25 years.The International Labour Organization say that 1.6 billion people who work in the informal economy are at risk. They say that the average informal worker could lose 60% of their normal salary…How has the pandemic affected you? Send your whatsapp audio message to +44 7307 872 842, with your name and locationAfrica In Senegal, the government is giving out emergency food aid. One million families will receive a supply sugar, oil, soap and 100kg of rice.In Sierra Leone there has been a prison riot in the capital Freetown. Inmates rioted after one case of coronavirus was confirmed in the prison. Similar stories, of prison riots because of coronavirus, have been reported in the last month in Peru, Colombia and Argentina.The high court of Kenya has ruled that the ban on the 2018 film Rafiki will continue. The Kenyan film was praised around the world, but is illegal inside Kenya, because of its coverage of homosexuality. Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya. In Libya at least one person has been killed after an attack on a medical facility. Reports suggest that the forces of Khalifa Haftar are behind the attack. There are 36000 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Africa, less than in most parts of the world, however testing rates are low. --The United Nations top envoy to Myanmar has stepped down. Yanghee Lee believes that Rohingya Muslims were deliberately targeted by the state. Speaking to AlJazeera yesterday, Lee said that the actions of the Burmese military had the ‘hallmarks of genecide’…In The Philippines 100’000 people have been arrested for ignoring lockdown rules this month. The Luzon area has been under quarantine since mid March, and president Rodrigo Duterte has told police to ‘shoot to kill’. Since being president, Duterte has been criticised by human rights groups for encouraging the extrajudicial killing of supposed drug dealers. In South Korea a fire has killed at least 36 people. The fire in a construction site is expected to have started with an explosion.-The global Airline industry has suffered greatly because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the UK Total flights are down 93%. British Airways has reported losses of $500 million and will make 10,000 people redundant. Norwegian airways will not fly at all for twelve months. Airbus, the aeroplane producing company reported a 49% drop in its profits this year. Boeing, the other major aeroplane manufacturer, has announced 16,000 job losses.--In Italy, it is reported that the mafia is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic. Orgnaized crime groups have been accused of controlling food and medical supplies. Reports suggest that Mafia groups often use disasters as opportunities to extend their power

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Wednesday 21st October 2020. World News for beginners. Today: Nigeria 24 hour curfew. Sahel famine risk. Ireland lockdown. UK human vaccine

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 21st October 2020Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Nigeria 24 hour curfew. Sahel famine risk. Ireland lockdown. UK human vaccine trials. EU legal action on Malta and Cyprus. Argentina 1 million. Trump CNN bastards. Vietnam floods. Armenia Azerbaijan fighting. And an asteroid landing...Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Stephen Devincenzi and Khadija Tahir.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

20 Okt 20208min

Tuesday 20th October 2020. World News. Today: Today: Cyprus president elected. French police raid homes. Netherlands pays children of execut

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 20th October 2020Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Cyprus president elected. French police raid homes. Netherlands pays children of executed Indonesians. Bolivia elections. US calls for release of Egyptian prisoners. Pakistani leader released on bail. Thailand to block Telegram. Nigeria curfew amidst protests. Ethiopia re-opens schools. Robot dolphin made for marine parks.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Namitha Ragunath.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

19 Okt 20207min

Monday 19th October 2020. World News for ielts. Today: New Zealand re-elects Jacinda Ardern. UN demands Armenia-Azerbaijan truce. Afghanista

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 19th October 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: New Zealand re-elects Jacinda Ardern. UN demands Armenia-Azerbaijan truce. Afghanistan attack. France teachers against jihad attack. UK student tells SEND7 about COVID experience. Guinea elections. Cote d'Ivoire violence. US 22 million have voted. Bolivia elections. And a new line in Peru.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Stephen Devincenzi.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

18 Okt 20208min

Friday 16th October 2020. World News with script. Today: Pakistan attacks. Kyrgyzstan president resigns. Bangladesh death for rapists. India

World News in 7 minutes. Friday 16th October 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Pakistan attacks. Kyrgyzstan president resigns. Bangladesh death for rapists. India's first Oscar winner. South Africa pandemic relief. Nigerian army warns protesters. France police raid officials. EU sanctions Russian officials. US Harris suspends race. Trump supports more. Mexico school owner imprisoned. And dinosaurs...Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Stephen Devincenzi and Khadija Tahir.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

15 Okt 20207min

Thursday 15th October 2020. World News. Today: Thailand Protests. Indian floods kill 16. Amy Barrett addressees abortion. Twitter suspends f

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 15th October 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Thailand Protests. Indian floods kill 16. Amy Barrett addressees abortion. Twitter suspends fake trump supporters. Mexican widow made mayor. Ugandan politician house raided. Nigeria EndSwat. France curfew. Greece leaders jailed. UK used swab accident. Netherlands allows euthanasia for kids.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Namitha Ragunath--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

14 Okt 20206min

Wednesday 14th October 2020. World News for ESL. Today: Guinea violence. Nigeria SARS protests. UK opposition call for lockdown. Norway Russ

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 14th October 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Guinea violence. Nigeria SARS protests. UK opposition call for lockdown. Norway Russian cyber attack. Belarus ultimatum. Malaysia Anwar meets King. India jewelry ad controversy. Afghanistan displacements. Argentina protests. Peru Machu Picchu opens for one. Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Stephen Devincenzi and Khadija Tahir.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

13 Okt 20207min

Tuesday 13th October 2020. Word News in clear English. Today: UK three-tier restrictions. Belarus police to shoot protesters. Chinese city t

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 13th October 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: UK three-tier restrictions. Belarus police to shoot protesters. Chinese city to test entire population. Bangladesh death penalty for rapists. Barrett faces senate. Peru president denies corruption. South Africa Ramaphosa farm attacks. Tanzania Kilimanjaro fire. And loving for dogs.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Namitha Ragunath--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

12 Okt 20206min

Monday 12th October. World News. Today: Armenia Azerbaijan no peace. Thailand crash. Pakistan bans TikTok. Tajikistan election. US Trump and

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 12th October 2020. Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Armenia Azerbaijan no peace. Thailand crash. Pakistan bans TikTok. Tajikistan election. US Trump and Biden speak to followers. Mexico AMLO asks Pope for apology. Nigeria protests against SARS police. Cote d'Ivoire protests against Ouattara 3rd term. Nobel Peace Prize for WFP. And Nadal and Swiatek win French open.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Stephen Devincenzi.--------------------SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

11 Okt 20207min

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