Coronavirus. And john of hollywood behind bars former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years. Sentenced. Weinstein was convicted of rape and Sexual Assault in a case that gave momentum to the need to be. The next peiser welcome to the program u. S. President donald trump says all travel from europe to the United States will halt at midnight on friday trump said clusters of corona virus infections in the United States were traceable to people coming from europe and he blamed the European Union for failing to act quickly enough to prevent the spread of the disease heres the president announcing. Ben earlier. After consulting with their top Government Health professionals i have decided to take several strong but necessary actions to protect the health and well being of all americans to keep new cases from entering our issuers we will be suspending all travel from europe to the United States for the next 30 days and for more on this im joined now by g. W. Correspondent stephens events in washington 7 what are these travel restrictions going to look like in practice they are a good question i wish i would have a great answer for you but i dont the president had to tweets after his address to the nation to clarify one thing that this is not impacting any goods europe transferring or bringing into the United States so tries to minimize the economic downfall or impact of that measure but it also has a few exceptions for americans who are naturalized but also have a double citizenship maybe european french german whatever and american citizenship at the same time but the exact specific process is in proceedings of this and how this is going to be implemented nobody knows and there will be another day to find this out. And trump said it in late february so not too long ago that Corona Corona vodka corona virus is very much under control and that the impression people really have over there. Absolutely not right and left cancellations off big events the n. B. A. The National Basketball association canceled the entire season just now i know this is just sports and entertainment but this is a huge part of life in the United States for many many millions of americans so americans feel the impact the sudden and and direct impact of the corona virus threat and corona virus infections were which are spreading around the nations and the president and thats why he had to give this speech today or his address to the nation today did not seem to really understand that this is serious to the country he belittled and downplayed the entire threat well i think this is over now do you think the United States is well equipped to fight an epidemic no the United States is ill equipped to find it make at least thats what the our own or the u. S. Experts say for example there are missing 100000 i. C. U. Beds the United States has 100000 intensive care unit beds for people who are sick but if this is going to be a full blown pandemic then there will be a need of double that number and theyre just not there let alone testing kits the United States has compared to europe or to korea or japan or other countries not tested significantly at all ok didnt fancy ones in washington thank you for that. And as jeff and just mentioned the n. B. A. Has suspended this season due to fears over the coronavirus professional Basketball League games in the United States wont stop until further notice the n. B. A. Is the 1st major sports competition to face complete suspension over the illness announcement came after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. Italy has ordered the closure of all shops apart from food stores and pharmacies bars and restaurants main shut as part of efforts to halt the spread of a corona virus italy has the largest number of infections outside china more than 800 italians have been killed by the disease. A major airport in milan missing its travellers. Silence at the heart of room as italy surpasses 12000. 00 coronavirus cases the government is tightening its restrictions. Now we are closing down all commercial activities except for grocery Stores Pharmacies and drug stores. There is no need to run and buy food in supermarkets. We will close shops. Pubs and restaurants. Other european capitals are struggling to avoid a similar fate closed schools across the country the czech government banned all public gatherings of 100 or more people. To World Health Organization warns the spread of the response to illness also known as 19 has become a pandemic and were deeply concerned most by the a lot of mean levels of spread severity and maybe a lot of levels. We have that for the us system and that 19 can be. Used as a pundit me over 90 percent of global cases are in 4 countries china its really a rant and south korea but the corona virus continues to threaten new frontiers its why el salvador quarantined return news from spain and then it would ban all foreign visitors for the next 21. 00 days in a bid to keep the virus out. Germanys chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70 percent of the german population could become infected with the coronavirus thats about 58000000 people the country has seen 3 confirmed deaths from the disease and about 1300 people are infected and the chancellor said the government is ready to spend whatever it takes to contain the outbreak appearances from the chancellor at such news conferences are rare but merkel went on the offensive after weeks of holding back unlike the German Health minister beside her she hasnt visited any hospitals now she has stepped up to appeal to the public. Doesnt. Our solidarity our rationality and our compassion for one another are being put to the test i hope we pass this test. But the chancellor warned the crisis shouldnt lead to a europe in total isolation coexistence has to continue she said a remark echoed by the Health Minister who said it require discipline and that everyone would have to make some sacrifices. For this reason weve called for the cancellation of major events and changes in our daily routines. That means everyone has to do something for themselves and the society as a whole the same applies to businesses authorities and all of us. The message dont panic but the signal is clear the situation is serious the president of the Robert Koch Institute estimates that 2 thirds of the german population could become infected and that the number of serious cases will increase. Government offices mayors and hospitals have to prepare for more patients. Were at the beginning of this epidemic so they need to set up their plans and strategies to deal with as many of these patients as possible. Time is of the essence now the sooner the preparations are made the more effectively hospitals will be able to manage the certain infections with their existing capacity. And for all the latest on the coronavirus including information about what to do if you think you may be infected is that our website. Its time now for a brief look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. Students in chile have clashed with police in antigovernment protests the students were participating in a day of civil disobedience to mark the 2nd anniversary of president Sebastian Pinera entry into Office Wednesday also marks 30 years since the end of the dictatorship in chile. And a series of Early Morning raid say u. S. Authorities have arrested hundreds of people connected to the Mexican Drug Cartel new generation the gang controls up to 2 thirds of the u. S. Illegal drug market authorities are hoping to capture its alleged leader one of the most wanted men in the u. S. Indias government has pledged stronger action against the perpetrators of hindu muslim violence that left 50 people dead last month opposition lawmakers have demanded an inquiry and the resignation of the countrys interior minister over Police Failures in late february rival muslim and hindu mobs clashed and torched homes and businesses. For movie producer harvey Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and Sexual Assault the sentence was close to the maximum term of 29 years sought by prosecutors you know if it was greeted with loud cheers by women outside the new york courthouse where weinstein was sentenced. To Harvey Weinsteins accuses its an outcome few thought was possible. Attorney Gloria Allred says justice has been done for clients this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years. Sentence handed down by judge burke this morning. Just raced movie mogul who faced his final appearance in the same new york where he was convicted of rape and Sexual Assault against 2 women since his conviction last month the former head of mare max underwent heart surgery arriving at clots in a wheelchair weinsteins lawyers asked the judge to take his poor health as well as his eye and Young Children into account and was scathing of the outcome. I mean i think we all know that sentence that was just handed down by this court was obscene that number was noxious there are murderers who will get out of court faster than Harvey Weinstein will that number spoke to the pressure of movements in the public weinstein has denied any wrongdoing and his lawyers plan to appeal the verdict prosecutors had sought a lengthy sentence given the former produces abuse spanning 4 decades and lack of remorse. Old read who represents accuser just a command part of a testimony outside course she said ive never felt vengeful and going into this initially i didnt feel anger. I just felt sad sad for myself sad for everyone he hurt and i even felt sad for him for having done this to himself but i have observed and indifference a lack of remorse it seems like the final scene in Harvey Weinsteins fall from grace but the drama. Weinstein faces further criminal charges in los angeles also for right and Sexual Assault that case could bring a maximum sentence of 28 years. Bernie sanders has dashed speculation that he might end his campaign for the democratic president ial nomination after a series of defeats in the primaries against his moderate rival joe biden speaking to reporters on wednesday sanders confirmed he will remain in the race despite pressure to withdraw for the sake of party unity he said he believes the majority of americans support his Progressive Agenda while our campaign has won the ideological debate we are losing the debate overall electability i cannot tell you how many people our campaign has spoken to who have said quote i dont like what your Campaign Stands for i agree with what your Campaign Stands for but im going to vote for joe biden because i think joe is the best candidate to defeat donald trump and turn to sports now and in the Champions League reigning champions liverpool have been knocked out of the competition their pool squandered a 2 goal advantage to lose 32 at home against Atletico Madrid elsewhere perry says on the beat german side dortmund 2 nil to advance to the quarter finals. 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