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This is bbc world news america reporting from washington. The coronavirus spreads across the globe as countries tried to continue contain the cases riyadh. It is likely this virus will cause a pandemic. Fears about the Economic Impact of the conavirus sent markets tumbling. Wall street was in the red for the second day in a row. Democrats debate in South Carolina tonight trade Bernie Sanders is the want to be. Hosni mubarak has died in cairo at the age of 91. For all of you watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to world news america. Health officials and the u. S. Warned that americans should be prepared for the coronavirus to spread as wall street plunged for the second day in a row amid concern about the economic effect. The virus is writing aggressively throughout the globe. On a spanish island, a hotel has gone into lockdown. From island haven to health scare lockdown, italys coronavirus outbreak has spread. The palace hotel now shut off after an italian guest, a doctor tested positive. We run out masks and sanitizing gel. Among the places closed, the opera has been silenced. A blow from them who came from sunset somerset. We were disappointed because we had made plans to visit so many places. For the first time. All of them are closed. Under new British Government rules, if they show symptoms after going home, have to self isolate for two weeks. We feel most of the threat during our return journey when we will be in contact with other people traveling by train, biplane. Until then, we feel comfortable and sap here. One of italys key concerns is the Economic Impact of the virus. With sites closed, tourists canceling and businesses suffering, there is talk of it falling into recession. The eus thirdlargest largest economy will feel the shock. Prime people watching spots are virtually people free. Cafes counter their losses. He says its the worst he has seen in years. Malan is suffering a psychosis. People are scared and are not going out. The global outbreak has hit iran and its Deputy Health minister. At a briefing, it turns out he was sweating not from having to deny he had lied about the scale but from the virus itself. It knows no borders, no hierarchies. President trump reassure americans that the coronavirus is very well under control in the u. S. The cdc warned the virus is likely to begin spreading here. This morning, an exchange between senator kennedy and the secretary of Homeland Security Shows Congress is worried about have compared the u. S. Is. Do we have enough respirators . To my knowledge, we do. We just heard testimony that we do not. Ask testimony from question mark at a briefing. F medical professionals or as the head of Homeland Security do we have enough rest best respirators or not . For every american who needs one who gets the disease. I would refer you to a j just on that. You are supposed to keep a safe. For more, i spoke to an even to me ill just i spoke to an epidemiologist. You have confidence that the u. S. Government is prepared for a widespread outbreak of the coronavirus . I am not worried but i do not have good confidence because right now, the u. S. Has very limited testing. You cant have an epidemic if you dont have testing. Right now, the cdc is still only testing those who have been to china. That is not a good enough. Now that we know it has been in all these different continents and countries read we needed to expand testing but at the same time, the cdc kits have been failing as we dont have enough laboratories who are authorized and qualified to do the test grade i am concerned about the outbreak of the unknowns. What more would you like to see the u. S. Government doing at this point . Right now, i think the testing is the major issue because we cannot stop an epidemic until we identify those who are infected. Yesterday, hawaii has asked japan for their kids because the cdc has said we cannot send you testing gets until march. That is eons in terms of an epidemic. We to authorize emergency testing for any laboratories the developed their own testing and preparation. Every american needs to prepare. Not in panic mode but purchase items slowly and we have a shortage of masks. The u. S. Government needs to step up on testing. What do you expect the spread of the virus through the United States could look like . I expected to start in a small pocket. I expect it thappen where we do not Pay Attention such as at a major sporting event. Or a churc event such as in korea. Their huge epidemic started in a mega church. Other places like singapore it started at a conference. It is where people come together to travel for meetings. Those are t places most at risk. Again, without testing, you are completely in the dark. Iran does not have much testing but their first two cases were deaths which means it had been spreading for three or four weeks already. Today, we lened that iran probably has 18,000 cases riyadh. Thank you so much for being with us. The spread of the in virus has worried investors. Markets fell sharply for the second day in a row. For more, i spoke to our reporter in new york. What was it that spooked investors today . A lot of things are spooking investors. We heard from Health Officials in the u. S. This 80 epidemic could happen here and if it does it will be bad. That sent the red territory. We are seeing over the last two days, Financial Markets have lost more than 6 of their value free and the economics advisor for the Trump Administration has tried to come out and ease the investor concerns by saying this is not going to be an economic tragedy. That did not do much to calm wall street which continues to worry about the pact this will have on the global economy. Also, the impact it will have on the economy right here in the United States. If you look at china, it is possible that it could hurt americas economy if the average is as bad. Thank you. Tonight, the democrats vying to be the Party Nominee for the presidency will be on stage for another debate. This comes as Bernie Sanders is the clear front runner after three states have voted. With one week to go until super tuesday went 14 states vote ahead of the south carolin primary, the question is what the other candidates can do to blood Bernie Sanders momentum. Blunt Bernie Sanders momentum. Bernie sanders has the target on his back. What is awaiting him . He is going to be center stage. He will be an easy target for the other candidates who will try to slow or stop his momentum after he emerges a clear front runner. Some of them have been previewing their attacks. Joe biden has released a digital ad in which he says that Bernie Sanders was no friend of barack obama tried that he tried to undermine barack obama. And you have Mike Bloomberg who criticizes Bernie Sanders record on gun control. Then there has been criticism that Bernie Sanders socialist policies are too extreme. They are not affordable. We will hear about that tonight. Bernie sanders has invented himself and denied these allegations and he will do so forcefully tonight. What about Michael Bloomberg . Is he planning to bounce back . Has he been practicing . That is his strategy to bounce back. He certainly needs to because as you know, he bought himself a place in this race wi his billions. With his Massive Advertising Campaign and his debut last week was shaky. He was eviscerated by Elizabeth Warren on issues like the way his company treats women, his controversial terminal justice policies when he was mayor of new york. He responded in a stumbling way. He needs to sound more like the guy in his ads. We knohe has been practicing. He skipped an event last night try to sharpen his game. South carolina is joe bidens chance for a renaissance. How is he doing with black voters there . This is a crucial debate. Even a make or break debate because he has been a strong front runner here. He has a loyal supportive base of black voters. The majority of them here in South Carolina. He has been weak up until now but he hit says his campaign will basically start here in South Carolina red his doubledigit support has fallen in recent weeks. Even Bernie Sanders is nipping at his heels. His supporters say he no longer looks like the guy whos going to be President Trump hurried he has to have a strong showing on the stage tonight to show them he still is. A week from now, the race heats up. Yes. This is the final single state debate or vote before the race expands to 14 states in one day. One third of the delegates will be up for grabs. Candidates this week will want to put in a strong showing to propel them into the crucial super tuesday event which could whittle the field considerably. Thank you so much. In india, the capital is experiencing the worst violence in decades as riots escalate in parts of the city read more than one dozen people are dead. Our reporter reports from delhi. For a second day, parts of delhi have descended into chaos. Areas where and is and muslims have lived sidebyside for centuries. They have corrupted in anger. This is the worst religious violence in the capital has seen in decades. This market has been set on fire rated most shops were owned by muslims. We are near a place where there were violent mobs carrying sticks and stones. It all began as clashes over the citizenship law which grants amnesty to nonmuslim Illegal Immigrants from three neighboring countries. What we are seeing now is a religious riot and it has left people scared and angry. This muslim home was burned down. He can barely hold back tears as he recalls how he and his family escaped. We had to jump from roof roof. Less than one mile away, some incoming wanting to us. Muslims are shooting bullets, theyre throwing stones. He died after he was shot in the head. The grief of losing sons, husbands, brothers shared by both hindu and muslim families today. With each hour that goes by, the number of casualties rises. At the hospital one night ago, we saw stretchers being brought in. A woman whose husband was injured collapsed in the arms of a bystander. A sister whose brother was shot in the head will him into an ambulance. The government says situation is under control. In other news, Harvey Weinstein has spent his first night in detention after being convicted of rape and Sexual Assault riot he was taken to Bellevue Hospital in new york after the verdict reportedly suffering from chest pains. He faces up to 25 years in jail. His lawyers say he will appeal rated he still faces charges in los angeles of assaulting two women in 2013. Placido domingo has accepted full responsibility and apologized for causing hurt to the women who accused him of sexual harassment. He resigned as general manager of the los angeles opera after allegations last year. 20 women have accused him of harassment and inappropriate behavior. It is being reported that Iraqi Security forces latest demonstrations to hit the city. Dozens were also injured. Nearly 500 people have been killed since antigovernment protests began last year. You are watching bbc world news america red still to come, our internet blackouts the new tool of repressive governments . We take a look at the numbers. In court in london has been shown cctv of a suicide bomber 19 seconds before he detonated a homemade device. He is seen carrying a large rucksack containing shrapnel standing in a crowd of men, women and children. His brother is on trial accused of being joined the responsible for the attacks. He denies 22 counts of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy. At seven minutes past eight on the night of the explosion, he left the rented flat regaled the bomb. He took a taxi to a cash point. The weight of his homemade device laden with explosives and nuts and bolts clear from the labor way he was walking. He then took the tram onestop to victorious it Victoria Station arriving at 8 30 two hours before the blast. He was recorded on cctv hanging around the arena. The last image shown to the jury was 19 seconds for the blast. He is seen clearly surrounded by concertgoers and parents waiting to pick up their young children. In the painstaking investigation after the explosion, more than 30 kilograms of shrapnel was recovered by friends its authors from the manchester arena. More than 29 kilograms was metallic nuts placed inside the bomb in order to cause maximum damage. Of the 359 people at the time, what did you were killed many died from head injuries from the flying treadmill rated among them, megan hurley. Her older brother, bradley, had been with her that night. He survived with two broken legs and extensive burns. The former egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91. He ruled for 30 years before he was pushed out amid the protests and 2011. Egyptians who often complained about corruption, oppression under him have mixed feelings about their former leader as news of his death spread. He was in power for 30 years. It was the last three weeks of his role which will always be remembered. His downfall after an eruption of public anger. Back in 1981 when president sadat was assassinated, you can just glimpse the Vice President Hosni Mubarak being pulled to safety. In the midst of chaos, he became the latest military man to rule egypt. His absolute priority was stability. He was always a loyal ally for the west maintaining a peace treaty with israel and confronting islamic extremism. At home, he presided over increasing political stagnatn. The government gained a notorious repetition for corruption and the abuse of human rights erie it he was impervious to the feelings of the people. He seemed to look down on them. To look down on their aspirations and hopes hurry at he was surrounded by mediocrity and he always give preference to those in whom he can guarantee their loyalty and not necessarily their merit. On january 25, 2011, egyptians flooded into the square. This time, the tear gas and water cannon was powerless to protect the regime. In a series of tv addresses, he mixed conventions concessions with defiance. It i get my pledge and commitment to carry out my responsibilities to protect the constitution and the interest of the people until responsibility is headed to whoever is elected next september in three Fair Elections guaranteed by transparency and freedom. On one pivotal day, regime supporters on camels and horses charged protesters. Mystery gunman carried on the attack throughout the night. Finally, the military turned against the president and one of his most like most loyal attendance announced his overthrow. President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as the president of the republic. The crowd erupted with joy. A damming indictment of his role. Within months, the ailing former leader was in court after a long trial he was sentenced to life in prison for ordering the killing of protesters, a verdict eventually overturned. More than his brutality, it was his lack of vision for egypts future which brought him down. Research shows the internet was deliberately shut down more than 200 times last year in 33 countries. Across the world, there is growing concern that internet shutdowns or a tool of government repression. Our Cyber Security reporter reports. The internet has revolutionized democracy. By giving every phone, every computer in more equal chance to speak and share information. During any big event of the celebration or crisis, many of us look to social media as our time are a source of news. However, this network which is built around bringing us closer together is now under threat. Human Rights Groups say turning off the internet is becoming a defining tool of government repression around the world. Using the very latest beta, this video will reveal the truce scale of the internet blackouts around the world. And show how and when the plug is pulled. Take a look at this map. As we move through 2019, watch as the internet is turned off more than 200 times in more than 30 countries. Sometimes, an entire nation will be switched off but often, it is localized to a city or region our Analysis Shows these blackouts often occurred during times of political instability or civil unrest. Governments often say it is to ensure Public Safety and stop the spread of fake news. Critics say the shutdowns stifle the flow of Information Online and crackdown on any potential dissent online. Offline. The date it shows that in 2019, the internet was switched off during more than 60 protests and a dozen elections. However, nowhere experiences more shutdowns than india. In 2019, indians experienced more than 100 blackouts. Hardest hit was kashmir where Internet Services were suspended for more than half the year. With millions of people affected, forced off social media, depved news and restricted in their means to contact their loved ones, kashmiris say the shutdown has been devastating. India says the move was necessary to maintain law and order but it has been crippling. Many local businesses have been run into the ground. With state ordered shutdowns on the rise, the internet, a revolution which was built to bring us closer together is under threat. A worrying trend. Narrator funding for this presentation is made possible by. Babbel, an Online Program designed by language specialists teaching spanish, french and more. Narrator funding was also provided by. The freeman foundation. By judy and peter blumkovler foundation. Pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you, thank you. Narrator be more, pbs. Captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc woodruff good evening, im judy woodruff. On the newshour tonight, prepare for an outbreak. The centers for Disease Control warns americans to expect coronavirus to spread in the u. S. Then, on the ground in South Carolina, the next state to make its primary choice, where former Vice President joe bidens longtime support may be slipping. I think if joe biden doesnt show well in South Carolina, then everyone will make the assumption that hes beyond his, beyond his time. His time has passed his time has passed. Woodruff plus, inside venezuela. As the crisistorn Nations Health care system unravels, the sick and vulnerable