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
The Libyan Government in tripoli say theyve seized control of a major air base for more Khalifa Haftar. Antigovernment protesters emerge from course in hong kong after being charged in relation to mass rallies. And its a big part of tourism in kenya how corona virus is affecting its wildlife as a. Im going to go with sports as live go for turns to the u. S. Worry mcelroy Dustin Johnson with a Charity Match behind closed doors in florida raising more than 5000000. 00 for the fight against coronavirus. Now the country at the heart of the corona Virus Outbreak thats now infected nearly 5000000. 00 people around the world is defending its handling of the pandemic and chinas president says beijing supports an inquiry but only once the virus has brought under control had the World Health Organizations annual meeting she jinping also pledged money to fight the covert 19. China will provide 2000000000. 00 over 2 years to help with the global covered 1000. 00 response and to help with economic
Investigators crack this case and why havent the Pilot Program been suspended were going to explain all right its time to boot i q. 2 countries that have been the subject of crippling sanctions from the United States are now working together as a rainy and ships head to venezuela the u. S. Is reportedly looking for ways to intervene which could signal a new conflict amid increased tensions arties rachel blends is joining us now from the newsroom with the latest developments to this so richard what more can you tell us on the story well manella both iran and venezuela have been hit with extensive sanctions by the u. S. Over the last year which is severely limited their oil sales and hurt their economies but now the u. S. May also move to try to prevent that you countries from working with each other in response to. Reports that iran is in the process of shipping oil the venezuelan an anonymous senior u. S. Official was quoted as saying it is not only unwelcome by the United States but i
Are doing. Their back and forth just ahead. Arthur on approach the first Tropical Storm of the season inching closer to North Carolina packing heavy rain and high winds millions along the east coast feeling its impact al has the very latest on where it could be headed. Start your engines detroits Auto Industry begins reopening plants this morning. 60,000 workers returning to the line in a new world. This camera gives you a realtime reading of your temperature. Just ahead our exclusive look at new safety precautions in place and our interview with the ceo of ford. What i know is were ready. Why he says today marks a vital step for the entire country. And back in the swing. Major sports return over the weekend with golf and nascar and the crowds go wild. Won the race, and its dead silent out here. We miss the fans. From home today, monday, may 18th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza good morning, everybody.
Or scrap this case and why havent the Pilot Program been suspended were going to explain all right its time to boot you i. Q. Countries that have been the subject of crippling sanctions from the United States are now working together as a rainy and ships head to venezuela the u. S. Is reportedly looking for ways to intervene which could signal a new conflict amid increased tensions arties Rachel Blevins is joining us now from the newsroom with the latest developments to this so richard what more can you tell us on the story well manella both iran and venezuela have been hit with extensive sanctions by the u. S. Over the last year which is severely limited their oil sales and hurt their economies but now the u. S. May also move to try to prevent that you countries from working with each other in response to reports that iran is in the process of shipping world the venezuela and anonymous senior u. S. Official was quoted as saying it is not only unwelcome by the United States but its unw