Organization defending itself after president truong freezes the u. S. Funding for the w. H. O. At the w. H. O. Done it the outbreak could have been contained at its source with very little debt. Says it did issue strong and timely warnings that the president ignored and the flames of notre dame actually one year since fire almost raised the cathedral in paris restoration work is slow filmmakers are using Virtual Reality to remind us of how we used to look and how it will look once again. To our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome germany is about to take the 1st step to reopening its economy beginning next monday stores and shops will be. Back in business german chancellor Angela Merkel made that announcement today she described the countrys success against the coronavirus and demick however as being very fragile with little room for mistakes and she stressed that any further reduction or relaxation of restrictions would depend on the rate of new infections. Its been 3 weeks since chancellor Angela Merkel announced the initial restrictions on contact now that being largely extended social distancing rules will remain in place until may 3rd groups will remain limited to 2 people and at least 1. 5 metres must be kept from of us. From may 4th schools will gradually reopen 1st for School Leavers in primary and secondary education daycare will remain shut religious gatherings will also remain banned while major events including germanys beloved football will be called off until august 31st meanwhile restaurants cafes there says cinemas and music venues will keep the shutters down only shops up to 800. 00 metres square can reopen from monday facemasks are also being recommended in shops and on transport. Announced in the amended restrictions chancellor Angela Merkel warned against complacency both of. What weve achieved is an interim success no more no less and i emphasise it is a fragile interim success this is now determined our deliberations should be no rushing forward even if its with the best intentions we have to understand that as long as theres no vaccine we have to live with the virus. Kind them to become in the. Still 50 controls along germanys land borders with its neighbors in the schengen free travel zone will also remain in place for another 20 days. From now germany will continue keeping its distance the curb may be flattening but the government it seems is taking things slow. Are more knowledgeable in our Political Correspondent so im young hes on the story force here in berlin good evening to you saw i mean we know that there is a lot of pressure there was a lot of pressure on the government to do something was todays announcement was it a surprise to you with all. Well i think they might have gone a bit further and sounded a bit more clearly a note that this is the beginning of the way back to some going of normal life off the coronavirus but of course as we know. Many years as chancellor Angela Merkel tends towards caution anyway and i think the scientists continue to urge caution in dealing with this pandemic because as was being said again today you know even if there is some easing of the restrictions now there could be bad news from the numbers that some boys in the next few months that means that new restrictions have to be imposed so i suppose im not entirely surprised that were seeing a very cautious and step by step approach the government is recommending so i mean that people wear face mask if they take Public Transportation and also when they go out in public to go shopping but theyre not making it mandatory why is it not mandatory if the government thinks its so important that it should be recommended. Yes well you can always have a debate about whether. You can actually impose and force people to carry out measures of these kinds of course a lot of people would say its pretty interesting having to wear this covering of a of a mouth the nose at all times when i was in public but on the other hand they bring austria has introduced that for a public transport and supermarket so thats going to be a recommendation here i think some people are saying well they couldnt really have required people to do it because we know that taming this kind of equipment these difficult jeer in the crisis some people have been making their own mosques of course but its difficult to to keep them and make them available to everybody he might need them so thats part of the reason. Simon is this is a decision that is valid for the entire country because germany is a federal country and there are 16 states that they have a lot of authority so are we going to see the same rules everywhere well the the rules in the recommendations the plan of the approach is the saying for the whole country but if the actual implementation will vary in particular in relation to schools they are going to start opening at the beginning of may but varia and some other places may not but until a week or 2 off to that because they want to be a bit more cautious there will be slight differences in the implementation of some of these new rules but i think the the attempt today was to get a a unified response for all of germany some young on the story boards tonight here in berlin simon thank you. Well as germany begins to slowly reopen schools it could find some guidance by looking north today denmark started easing its lockdown by reopening primary schools in Daycare Centers and denmark has seen more than 6000 Coronavirus Infections or nearly 300. 00 deaths though the rate of new cases has been forward so i point out that children are the least affected by the by. Its back to school for 7 year old auster from copenhagen. Will one Hand Sanitizer before going in while there is relief there are also concerns many parents are worried schools are reopening too soon so put it more. Difficult transition is for us parents we have to hand over our children that goes against our instincts as parents to protect our children the mens and womens groups. Denmark is reopening creches some primary schools up to year 5 under strict conditions. There has to be at least 2 metres between deaths and classrooms many are simply too small for the house. To freeze to clear so they dont split most classes into 3 groups that basically means we need 3 times as many stuff so weve brought in all our teachers and some extra ones as well. Nozzles schools are ready some will reopen their doors in the next few days denmark has a shadow for getting back to normal the government wants to bring forward its plans to get other areas of daily life going again the politicians will have to work out which ones. Well heres a quick round up of some of the other coronavirus developments around the world the number of confirmed corona virus infections has passed 2000000 with more than 130000 reported deaths but the w. H. O. Warns the world has not yet seen the peak of the outbreak new yorks governor has issued a statewide order for people to wear face coverings in most Public Places and the retail giant amazon says it may stop all services in france after a Court Ordered it to only deliberate essential products and to improve Worker Protections and the g 20 group of leading economies has agreed to suspend debt payments from the worlds poorest countries until the end of the year to free up money to combat the pandemic well theres been International Condemnation of u. S. President Donald Trumps decision to freeze u. S. Funding of the World Health Organization trump who himself has been under fire for his handling of the pandemic is accusing the u. N. Agency of failing in its response to the corona Virus Outbreak the w. H. O. Has defended itself saying it has issued or it did issues strong and timely warning. The w. H. O. Failed in its basic duty to save lives that is with the words of President Trump as he announced a freeze on funding for the u. N. Agency today im instructing my administration to halt. Funding of the World Health Organization while a review is conducted as the organizations leading sponsor the United States has a duty to insist on full accountability health trump has repeatedly criticized the w. H. O. Throughout the pandemic this time claiming its bias towards china is responsible for the viruses rapid spread to other parts of the world had the w. H. O. Done its job to get medical experts into china to objectively assess the situation on the ground and to call out chinas lack of transparency the outbreak could have been contained at its source with very little death trump says the roughly 400000000. 00 in annual contributions will now be pulled the decision drew a shopper rebuke from the German Foreign minister who tweeted blaming does not help the virus nor new borders we should Work Together closely against kuwait 191 of the best investment is to strengthen the un especially the underfunded w. H. O. For example in the development and distribution of tastes and vaccines bill gates to call the move dangerous the us is the worst affected country in the world with more recorded cases and deaths than anywhere else trunks handling of the pandemic has also been widely criticized and his opponents say this latest announcement is nothing more than a deflection tactic. Or as we see lots of International Reactions to trying to decision today former u. K. Prime minister gordon brown who was calling for a stronger Global Response to the pandemic told to w. News what he thinks of the move by the us president. March the 26 donald trump signed a communique that he was present at the meeting of the g. 20 when he said he would strengthen the w. It shows mandate they would increase the funding for Disaster Response they would give more money so it could develop a new virus and they would help it deal with the problems facing the developing countries this is not only and a logical step by the president its an act of self wrong because to protect ourselves locally in germany or in america we have to act globally and if this disease has a 2nd and 3rd round in africa or in the developing world and then comes back to the west then well be to blame for not helping those african countries at the w. H. O. Is intent on supporting protect themselves when they have underdeveloped Health Systems and through social social safety nets and counted oct the social distancing and other measures that we are adopting in the west and it was the former few k. Prime minister there gordon brown speaking with us earlier today heres a look now at some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world new zealands Prime Minister says she and other top government officials will take a 20 percent pay cut for the next 6 months Jacinda Ardern said it was a symbolic acknowledgement of the struggles New Zealanders are facing front line staff will not be affected frances Defense Ministry says a 3rd of the nearly 2000 sailors on board Charles De GaulleAircraft Carrier and escort vessels have tested positive for the corona virus more than 30 have been hospitalized the carrier was ordered back to port after an outbreak onboard. Africa has confirmed more than 16000 coben tonight teen cases and almost 900 deaths and those numbers are rising in all but 2 countries on the continent many countries have taken steps to prevent the spread such as closing borders and banning Mass Gatherings some governments have imposed lock downs but such measures are often difficult to enforce especially when people live very close together our next report looks at the situation in one community in kenya. Life goes on in africas biggest slum kibera in the kenyan capital nairobi for now at least. Like most of their compatriots people here have so far been spat the full force of the virus. On april the 15th just over 200 infections and 9 deaths were recorded in the entire country. But given developments elsewhere many are afraid of what is to come and more worryingly what measures they can take to prevent the worst. Some residents say locking down the population in a place like this is not an option as it could lead to starvation or worse. That they cant take the risk especially with a belt which tied to the top of a 7 different table but outside of the town they convert the people of this part in this particular age get a country and fight to end up in that crowded neighborhood at the top that you get to have that that will stop the tide and the rest of the time it will be a you know because it could take a look at that to see if. That risk is already real. This was the scene in canberra just a few days ago this thousands scramble to get food after restrictions imposed because of the virus but it more difficult for poor people to go out to make a living. This points to the size of the challenge facing the government not just in kenya but in other less developed countries where people live tantamount to densely Populated Areas oh you dont comprehend that this is Something City council trying to show you measure even if you get to impose our will and they dont hold stuff is necessary because it is nothing the council to me the most of what i think is put into getting to the us. In kenya local charities are taking the initiative by providing sanitizer and encouraging citizens to wash their hands. The hope is that they can prevent the virus from spreading in the 1st place as the impact of an outbreak here would be devastating not just for this community but for the rest of the country. He survived a war and the buyers a 99 year old brazilian a veteran of world war 2 has beaten the odds to become the countrys oldest person so far to recover from the corona bars the man tested positive and went to the hospital after developing the monia but received a. Housing ovation when he was discharged just 2 weeks later. At 99 years old armando r. Molina purvey ta may have thought hed seen his last garden on the world war 2 veteran has wasted many grueling pottle but none a satisfying as this. Fan best about winning this battle was for me bigger than winning the war and. Entering hospital at the end of march chances of survival west slim but dr c. It was his life in the military that helped and defeat the coronavirus in the end. He threw us for good if we were very apprehensive waiting for a favorable sign and he surprisingly recovered. Yeah ok i dont know but i want to congratulate the medical team who helped me so much for looking out for my health theyre all great thanks there to shares this victory with the team of medics who treated him and their triumph a moment of hope in a dark chapter. Good for him all right finally breweries in belgium have started offering a Delivery Service for people who miss being able to buy a pint in their local restaurant or bar drinkers say its a way to support local businesses while enjoying their favorite brew take a look. This isnt an Urgent Medical delivery for a person in quarantine but it could cheer up someone bored at home to keep their business and ive half a dozen microbreweries in the belgian capital brussels are encouraging that fans to buy online charging around 50 euros for a case of 24. 00 bottle its bicycle delivery included i think its very helpful to have a very nice. Not only because we heard that but because of all the combine this can sell the products by themselves and have some profit now. Someone who runs the instant millings brewery say they used to mainly sell that beer to bars and restaurants. But those here are not too close almost a month ago. In one day we lost 95 percent of our clients so this was a really huge hits to us because were in direct 2nd line after the bars in this. Artist are so high now that some of the monkey and his colleagues decided to start brewing again which they had stopped since the beginning of the lockdown at least theres now something to be cheerful about when youre stuck in quarantine. Or heres a look now at some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world the 1st flight carrying unaccompanied children from greek migrant camps has arrived in luxembourg a number of European Countries have agreed to resettle 1600 children from overcrowded camps on the greek islands germany says it will take in 50 activists have criticized e. U. Governments for not accepting more. Police in germany have arrested 4 suspected members of the Islamic State militant Group Officials say the 4 men are believed to have been planning deadly attacks in the country including against u. S. Installations all 4 are from stan. Sudan has been marking a year since the overthrow of its dictator Omar Al Bashir then there were high hopes that the north east african nation would overcome 30 years of corruption and economic decline but when youre on those hopes are a long way from being fulfilled on top of economic stagnation the country is also dealing with swarms of locus eating the crops and the coronavirus pandemic you know. Has been catching up with the friends she made in sudan during those heady days of the revolution but. It was a moment of relief and euphoria. 1121000. Protesters in sudans capital celebrate the removal of dictator im going to share. The months they dress their lives on the streets had not been in vain it was there and then that i met mohamed who made a photographer in the middle of the revolution. This is what i put my pictures of for the coming generations the experience of the people in my photos should not be forgotten that this. Was a time of violence authorities often attacked the protestors. The government has to bring justice to the people that we are alive because of them everything that has happened is because they sacrificed their lives and those now considered martyrs by many are not forgotten but their families have not yet seen prosecutions. I asked Prime Minister hun duc about this issue back in february. That was the Constitutional Committee which shes guiding this transition. Its a very clear. And the taking that was star bush knew this to get in committee so theres a small jump to conclusion. Come duck heads a new government that was sworn in in august. After a transitional d. O. Was struck between civilians in the military. Here is in prison for corruption while his former ruling party has been dissolved. Sudanese officials have suggested they might even turn him over to the International Criminal court for trial over alleged war crimes committed in darfur yet sudans economy is still dire and attempts to improve things or hindered by the countrys continued presence on the u. S. A. s list of state sponsors of terrorism. Many young people who protested and celebrated a year ago have moved abroad in search of a job mohammad now lives and works in the united arab emirates. And the rise of art but i wanted to stay in my country with my family that they were very little opportunity he says a time when sudan especially in needs us. She might not be able to be at home to mark the anniversary but like millions of sudanese the heady days of hope and april 21000 will be etched in their memory for a lifetime. But here in europe in paris when you were good today the cathedral of madrid dong was badly damaged by a fire that was thought to have started by an electrical short circuit restoration work is months behind schedule delayed by toxic lead winter storms and now the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the works completion 2 films about the cathedral have been released one shot before the disaster the other afterwards and both enhanced by Virtual Reality. Not true don cathedral a symbol of paris in flames the images from april 29th team satellites the world. Filmmakers cloues or slate and victor argue long had been shooting a documentary on the world famous landmark just weeks before the fire. Almost hit the day after the fire we realized that our images are of extremely great value that we captured a moment in notre dames history that well be able to pass on to the public whether European American asian or parisian everyone who ever visited has a special memory of not what. They combined footage from before the inferno with newly shot material to make a 2nd documentary titled rebuilding notre dame. Their images of the current cathedrals interior of the only ones of their kind. Elses money these images are even special because they were shot from Virtual Reality that is in 360. 00 degrees with very High Resolution and imagery means that produces one image for the left eye and one for the right which gives you the illusion of depth as if you were actually there. With a vi headset people can immerse themselves in the world of notre dame for 16 minutes motion sensors allow them to move through and explore the structure independently. Such an experience in actual reality is no longer possible not sure dummy is now closed to the public. Its also a tourist landmark that each year drew millions of visitors of any faith or even without one this is a monument of importance to the history of france and it was important to us to put that across in our films i guess if there. The makers of rebuilding not shut down acquired a very rare permits to film inside the damaged cathedral but in some spots only one member of the team was allowed the camera robot crumbling walls and high lead contamination pose too great a hazard to people in these areas director cloues oshea is delighted that she managed to be in the right place at the right time with the right technology. Workers adds notre dame have marked this anniversary and applauded the work of frances Frontline Health workers as well by ringing because the rules great war dawn bell was habilis. Sounds that survived a blaze and a pandemic this is g. W. News live from berlin after a short break ill be back to take you through the day stick around for that will be right back. 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As of today there are more than 2000000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the world here in europe were seeing the 1st attempts at a return to normality germany says it will begin reopening its economy next week but in the United States the death toll from the virus hit a record high yesterday a country in a crisis that doctors and Scientists Say could have been avoided tonight the u. S. President pointing the finger pointing it away from himself in berlin this is the day