Washington cut the number of visas for Chinese State media in the us. And with the sports the olympic flame head to tokyo but this is the same to see officials one of whom says its insensitive and irresponsible to hold the games. Welcome to the news hour restrictions are becoming more severe across the globe as more and more countries ramp up efforts to contain the corona virus pandemic now the number of confirmed cases now exceeds 200000 worldwide and thats according to a tally by Johns Hopkins university in the u. S. More than 8000 people have died from the virus the number fatalities in china italy iran spain and france are amongst the higher. With the latest jump in italy and spain the overall death toll across europe are suppose trying to soothe a province where the virus originated the World Health Organization says the continent has replaced today as the epicenter 5 days ago well strict lock downs are now in place across much of europe and the effect is very clear take a look at
Relative sense yes yes. Yes, and they are. Theyre at home as they have been all week and focusing on on frankly theyre not symptomatic and there was the need for testing. Bill ackman on our air earlier today suggested the nation should shut down for a month or so, an extended spring break. If that were to happen, and i know you dont think someones voice is coming through to us, and i know you dont think that is the right course of action, if that were to happen, do you think that would be supportive of market levels or not . I dont think so. I think we need to make sure people need to have access to the markets and i dont think we would reduce concern about how events are unfolding in the coming weeks we have a few weeks of uncertainty and we will get through this and well see how quickly it evolves, but every single day we learn more every single day we put in new protections and new measures and people are taking this very seriously and thats an important thing to highlight well get
Well, it turns out that a candidate for the mid bedfordshire by election apparently strong links apparently has very strong links to greenpeace. The labour party is in a bit of a mess over net zero in the environment at the moment. Talking of the environment, chap has gone on environment, a chap has gone on Hunger Strike over the ulez charge, so well be checking in and making sure that everything is still okay with that is still indeed okay with that particular look, particular man. But hey look, this the real world effect, this is the real world effect, isnt it . That our eco pressure isnt it . That our eco pressure is piling onto ordinary citizens . Patrick christys on. Citizens . Patrick christys on. Gb news. Im going big on that shipping container story today. I went there this morning and to be honest with you, it was absolutely horrendous. Its the only word for it. Weve got british citizens , young single british citizens, young single mums as well, living in what they would desc
15 years. All that, plus dangerous breed or dangerous owners. The debate about whether the american bully xl should be bannedin american bully xl should be banned in the uk dont forget to email in with your views to gbviews gbnews. Com with your thoughts. Now though, lets get a full round up of the latest headunes a full round up of the latest headlines with. Ray headlines with. Ray good afternoon. Its 12 01. Good afternoon. Its 12 01. Our top story this hour and as weve been hearing, a man has been stabbed in the arm near the British Museum in london. This happened just a short time ago. A 27 year old American Woman said she was about to enter the queue at the British Museum when she was told to leave by police. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, met police say it was an isolated incident and there is no outstanding risk to there is no outstanding risk to the public. Its not being treated as terror related, were hearing. Well bring you more on this s
We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. We cannot stop for a minute. No complacency nobody nobody flagging. Clinton and trump battle for swing states. What do you say to supporters who think you shouldnt be taking time off the campaign trail . One off to cut a ribbon to one of the great hotels in the world . I think im entitled to it. She has one stop. Ash carter secretary of ns thousands of California National guard members to repay an enlistment bonuses. I think we ought to have oversight hearings on. In italy, centuries Old Buildings crumbling after the quake hit, people running into the streets. A pilot is under arrest for allegedly operating a aircraft while intoxicated. Panicicing. Im trying to escape and youre trying to record this . A massive system bringing snow and rain. Its all tied up. The cubs, they are right back in this world series. The reaction from chicago. They got to be thrilled. All that. Donald trumps star was attacked on