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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Thursday 23rd July 2020. World News. Politics, Current Affairs and Business English. Today: US says China spying. Bolivia bodies found. UK t

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 23rd July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: US says China spying. Bolivia bodies found. UK tougher on Russia. Labour antisemitism. Malta murder. South Africa, Andrew Mlangeni dies. Cote d'Ivoire election. Indian Journalist Vikram Joshi murdered. Nepal lockdown finished. And... I will be live tomorrow! Go to instagram @send7podcast to listen and ask questions! Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language. With Stephen Devincenzi and 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

22 Juli 20208min

Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Learn English with World News in clear English. Today: UK reports on Russian interference. EU reaches deal. Pakist

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 22nd July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: UK reports on Russian interference. EU reaches deal. Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan kidnapped. Malaysia caning. US 4 million cases. Trump tested many times a day. Brazil vaccine trials. Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt dam discussions. Tanzania election. And volcanoes on Venus.Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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

21 Juli 20207min

Tuesday 21st July 2020. World News. Today: India floods damage mosque. Pakistan polio. China dam demolished. UK stops Hong Kong weapons sale

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 21st July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: India floods damage mosque. Pakistan polio. China dam demolished. UK stops Hong Kong weapons sales. Oxford vaccine. Germany wants American soldiers. Trump's best mortality rate. Kanye presidential launch. Mali + DRC protests. Cote d'Ivoire 3rd term for Ouattara? And UAE go to Mars...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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 Juli 20207min

Monday 20th July 2020. World News in 7 minutes. Today: Colombia doctors call for lockdowns. Brazil protests against lockdowns. US Trump fox

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 20th July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Colombia doctors call for lockdowns. Brazil protests against lockdowns. US Trump fox argument. Zimbabwe 100,000 arrests. Sierra Leone police killings. Brazzaville ex-mayor jailed. EU leaders disagree. France and Spain new measures. Iran suspends executions. East Russia protests. And an alternative milk company...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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

19 Juli 20207min

Sunday 19th July 2020. World News in easy English. Today: Iran 25 million? Syria elections. Lebanon crisis. EU discussions. France fire. Ant

World News in 7 minutes. Sunday 19th July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Iran 25 million? Syria elections. Lebanon crisis. EU discussions. France fire. Antonio Guterres 'breaking point'. European countries' Libya sanctions. Nigeria cows for guns. Mexico cartel video scare. And words from John Lewis...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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 Juli 20207min

Saturday 18th July 2020. World News for ESL. Today: WHO investigates COVID origin in China. India peak in months. EU discuss solutions. UK P

World News in 7 minutes. Saturday 18th July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: WHO investigates COVID origin in China. India peak in months. EU discuss solutions. UK PM relaxes lockdown. Barcelona voluntary lockdown. US Fauci says yes to masks. Argentina restrictions easing. Paraguay child abuse. South Africa records. Sudan Islamic protests. And Morocco's dinosaur...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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

17 Juli 20206min

Friday 17th July 2020. World News in intermediate English. Today: Twitter cyber attack. Ford criticises companies for following China. Peru

World News in 7 minutes. Friday 17th July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: Twitter cyber attack. Ford criticises companies for following China. Peru cabinet change. Brazil passes 2 million. France police charged. Vatican new abuse guide. UK accuses Russia. Gabon female PM. Egypt + Sudan complain. Senegal flies again. Tunisia protests. India passes 1 million. Yemen airstrikes. China grows. And pictures of the sun...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe.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

16 Juli 20207min

Thursday 16th July 2020. World News in clear English. Today: US ends Hong Kong preferential trade. New York Times moves workers. Indonesia f

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 16th July 2020.Transcript here: send7.org/transcripts Today: US ends Hong Kong preferential trade. New York Times moves workers. Indonesia floods. Iran twitter. UK inquiry. North Macedonia elections. Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan dam problems. Tunisia PM resigns. Fahim Saleh murder. Mexico and Brazil COVID. And Chile's medical dogs...Tell us the news in your area - send a message on speakpipe or by whatsapp to +44 7307 872842Please 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

15 Juli 20207min

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