Restrictions despite an increasing number of cases. And a deal in israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the lead in a unity government to end a long running from the tickle crisis. The worlds 3rd largest economy has slipped into recession japan has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter by just under one percent in the 1st 3 months of this year but im as he had announced a massive Relief Program last month to keep the economy on track japan has recorded more than 16000 cases of the virus and close to 750 deaths michael pan is the president of the shin gets a news agency hes joining us from tokyo as always thank you very much for joining us on the aljazeera 8 its not just the pandemic is it though thats been causing these problems there was a lot leading up to this situation wasnt there. You know unfortunately we seem to have a few audio problems with michael there we will try and get him back later in the program but in
Supporters there backing his call to lift restrictions despite an increasing number of cases. And a sigh of relief for the u. S. Economy as carmakers send their employees back to work. The worlds 3rd largest economy has slipped into recession japan has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic its economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive quarter by just under one percent in the 1st 3 months of this year Prime Minister shinzo abhi had announced a massive Relief Program last month to keep the economy on track japan has recorded more than 16000 cases of the virus and close to 750 deaths Robert Wright is in seoul he says the stimulus announced by the japanese government may not be enough to revive the economy. Weve had now 2 quarters where the economy has contract and so it is in a recession but this started at the end of last year in the last quarter this is well before anybody had even heard of coded 19 japan had already been hit by a rise in a culture of virtual sales tax from 8 percent t
A sworn into their shared job at the top of israels government ending more than a year of deadlock plus. A lot of them arent even pretending to be in charge. Former u. S. President barack obama once again criticizes his successes administration for its response to the coronaVirus Outbreak. Budget against rosco with sports as football returns to germany but not as we know it pretty adult when scored 4 goals but had no fans to celebrate with. We begin this news hour with the coronavirus pandemic which continues its relentless spread not least in that america and brazil the worst affected country protest is the heading back out defying lockdown orders to demand an. Easing of restrictions officials there have recorded more than 15000 deaths more than the rest of the region combined 230000 people are known to be infected but limits on testing are likely hiding the truth much larger figure at present diable sanaa is still downplaying the risks and pushing hard to reopen the economy while in
Exploiters and now facing discrimination chippies Haitian Community finds itself under attack as infection spread there also. A lot of them are even pretending to be insured. Former u. S. President barack obama once again criticizes his successes administration for its response to the coronavirus operate. And to believe in a cousin of syrias president says hes been ordered to quit his mobile phone empire and a growing rift among the ruling elite. After more than a year and a half of inconclusive elections diplomatic deal making and political paralysis a new Israeli Government has been sworn in long time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and this political vibe. Benny gantz agreed to share power spend 18 months being in charge her force that reports from western. Even after 3 inconclusive elections and being charged in 3 Corruption Cases Benjamin Netanyahu has shown once again that hes going nowhere we thought we would with our house of great responsibility binny gains and i decided to
Hello can i have everyones attention please. Hello, thank you, good afternoon. Let me begin basing to get you all for being here. For those of you who do not know me, i am a fellow Deputy Director [applause] emma fellow inject pretty doctor at the manhattan you. This is good to be a particularly nice treat for me today because in addition listening to an author discussed a new book i have the distinct honor of introducing them into a bring him up to the stage. Michael is one of th most brillt lawyers of our time. Radio from National Security to constitutional and criminal law, is developed his expertise of a long and distinguished career as a federal prosecutor and most audibly as chief judge of the is 81st attorney general of the United States, after leaving Public Office he returned to private practice and is not of cancel and like myron magnet he is a graduate of Columbia University unlike Justice Thomas he took his law degree from you. With that, i ask you to join me in welcoming.