Against the coronavirus, and has introduced further restrictions to try to curb its spread. Hes forbidden people from leaving home, except for essential reasons, from midday on tuesday, orface punishment. The us treasury secretary, steve mnuchin, is seeking a large stimulus package to prop up the American Economy after the dowjones suffered its biggest ever one day points drop. Economists now no longer doubt that the Global Economy is heading into recession. In britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on people to stop travel and avoid what he called unnecessary social contact. He said if drastic action was not taken now, cases could double every five or six days. He said people showing any symptoms should self isolate for fourteen days. More on our web site bbc. Co. Uk news and the news app. Now on bbc news live to singapore for Asia Business report. Asian markets are mixed after wall street had its worst day in over three decades. All the major indices there dropped more than 12
From rioters incited by President Trump. World news tonight with david muir is right now. Tonight, the horror and chaos and the sadness over what has played out in our nations capitol. Images not seen in modern american history. A mob storming capitol hill. The Capitol Building under siege. Trump supporters, fueled by the president s own words this morning, smashing through the doors of the u. S. Capitol. Thousands breaching barricades, overwhelming police. All of this as a joint session of congress but trying to certify president elect joe bidens victory. Amid growing pressure from President Trump on Vice President mike pence. What pence could be heard saying before being whisked away by the secret service. Pence then issuing this statement. The violence and destruction taking place at the u. S. Capitol must stop and it must stop now. The mob pounding on doors, smashing windows. The armed standoff inside the building. Police there with guns drawn,
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Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and charlie stayt. Good morning, heres a summary of todays main stories from bbc news the government has published new coronavirus guidelines for Secondary Schools in england, in areas where local lockdown restrictions are in place. It comes just days before the autumn term begins, and suggests that entire year groups could potentially have to self isolate, if students test positive for the virus. Good morning, welcome to breakfast, with Rachel Burden School Leaders have welcomed the guidance, but criticised and charlie stayt. The timing of its publication. Our headlines today new advice for schools on what to do Chadwick Boseman, the actor if theres a covid outbreak best known for playing in their local area. The lead role in the black panther superhero movie, teachers say it should have been has died at the age of a3. Published much earlier. His family say he had colon cancer, having been diagnosed in 2016, i think there will be a sense of
Sure to follow me on instagram, facebook and twitt tonight, the final hours of 2020. America celebrating the new year in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. An unprecedented New Years Eve across the u. S. New yorks times square, normally packed with 1 Million People, will be mostly empty when the ball drops at midnight. Police officials telling everyone, dont even attempt to come down here. Authorities in cities across the country cracking down on large parties. Asking people to stay home this year. And news tonight about a New Years Eve celebration in las vegas that was expected to draw thousands. Were also tracking the frustration growing over the slow Covid Vaccine rollout. Thousands of people waiting hours in their cars for vaccinations in tennessee. Traffic backed up for four miles. States trying to speed up the process and late today, police
arresting a pharmacist in wisconsin, accusing him of intentionally spoiling dozens of vials. Also, Health Officials with new worries abo
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