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US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to help handle the growing outbreak of coronavirus.The declaration - "two very big words", according to Mr Trump - allows the federal government to tap up to $50bn (£40bn) in emergency relief funds.The move loosens regulations on the provision of healthcare and could speed up testing - the slow pace of which has been criticised widely.There are 1,701 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the US, and 40 deaths.Several US states have taken measures to stem the infections rate, including banning large gatherings, sporting events and closing schools.The virus originated in China last December, but Europe is now the "epicentre" of the global pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Friday, as several European countries reported steep rises in infections and deaths.
Italy has recorded its highest daily toll yet - 250 over the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1,266, with 17,660 infections overall.
France
A retired French surgeon has gone on trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting children.Joël Le Scouarnec, 69, is charged with abusing his two nieces, a neighbour's daughter and a patient. But prosecutors suspect he may have abused as many as 349 children between 1989 and 2017.He has admitted assault but denied the rape charges.The trial in the south-western town of Saintes is the start of what could be France's biggest paedophilia scandal.If found guilty, Mr Le Scouarnec faces up to 20 years in prison.The trial is being held behind closed doors, following a plaintiff's request.
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Mass gatherings could be banned in the UK from as early as next weekend amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A government source said ministers are drawing up plans for the move - to ease pressure on emergency services.Scores of major sporting and cultural events have already been cancelled across the country in response to the pandemic.In total, 11 people have died with the virus in the UK, while the number of confirmed cases rose to 798 on Friday. It is understood that ministers are working with the government's chief scientific adviser and chief medical adviser on plans to stop various types of public events.
The source said: "There are many complex considerations to make all these measures as effective as possible."We will make the right decisions at the right time based on the best scientific evidence." Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt had earlier questioned the government's decision to hold off cancelling large gatherings, describing the decision as "concerning".
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A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died from injuries suffered after falling from the US-Mexico border wall, US and Guatemalan officials say. Miriam Stephany Girón Luna fell as she tried to climb the steel mesh barrier near El Paso, Texas on Saturday.She was taken to hospital where doctors tried to deliver the baby by emergency C-section without success. Officials say the case indicates a change in how migrants are trying to reach the US amid new restrictions.President Donald Trump has made the fight against illegal migration to the US a major policy issue and has taken measures to deter entry across the border from Mexico, including plans for a border wall. Large sections of the border near El Paso already have some form of barrier.
Europe
Europe is now the "epicentre" of the global coronavirus pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization says.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to use aggressive measures, community mobilisation and social distancing to save lives."Do not just let this fire burn," he said.
His comments came as several European countries reported steep rises in infections and deaths. Italy has recorded its highest daily toll yet.There were 250 deaths recorded over the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1,266, with 17,660 infections overall.Spain, the worst-affected European country after Italy, reported a 50% jump in fatalities to 120 on Friday. Infections increased to 4,231.Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says a state of alert will come into effect there on Saturday for two weeks.
Asia News
Thailand protest: Opposition takes to streets in rare protest
Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in Thailand have marched on the country's parliament in protest against the government of retired General Prayuth Chan-ocha,
Mr Prayuth led a military coup six years ago and was elected as a civilian prime minister last year after a disputed vote.
Some protesters, many of them students, wore black to commemorate what they describe as the death of democracy.
The protesters' anger has been fuelled by the banning last month of the popular opposition party Future Forward.
Wall Street shares rallied on Friday after US President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency, freeing up money to fight the spread of the disease.
As the president spoke, the three main US indexes jumped more than 9%. Earlier, London's FTSE 100 closed up 2.5%, retreating from an early surge, while other European indexes made similar moves. The rally comes a day after Wall Street suffered its biggest losses since 1987. Investors fear economies could slide into recession as a result of the pandemic, as business is disrupted, events are cancelled and schools in many countries close in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.Many indexes around the world have now fallen more than 20% from their recent highs - a red flag for recession.On Friday, the European Union said it will put in place a package of measures, including a €37bn euro (£33bn) investment initiative.And German finance minister Olaf Scholz said his country could part-nationalise firms to tackle the crisis.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company's board to spend more time on philanthropic activities.
He says he wants to focus on global health and development, education and tackling climate change.One of the world's richest men, Mr Gates, 65, has also left the board of Warren Buffett's massive holding company, Berkshire HathawayMr Gates stepped down from his day-to-day role running Microsoft in 2008.Announcing his latest move, Mr Gates said the company would "always be an important part of my life's work" and he would continue to be engaged with its leadership.But he said: "I am looking forward to this next phase as an opportunity to maintain the friendships and partnerships that have meant the most to me, continue to contribute to two companies of which I am incredibly proud, and effectively prioritise my commitment to addressing some of the world's toughest challenges."Mr Gates is listed by Forbes as the world's second richest man after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and is worth $103.6bn (£84.4bn).He made his fortune developing software for the personal computer.
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