In prison this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years. Sentenced. Weinstein pictures of rape and Sexual Assault in a case that gave momentum to the meet to move the. Pillow and terry martin welcome to the program. U. S. President donald trump has banned nearly all travel from europe to the United States starting at midnight on friday the ban will last for 30 days but excludes the u. K. And ireland and a few other countries outside the schengen passport free travel area trump said clusters of corona virus infections in the u. S. Were traceable to people coming from europe and he blamed the European Union for failing to act quickly enough to prevent the spread of the disease. So far the u. S. President has made light of the corona crisis but now donald trump has taken drastic measures by fellow americans to keep new cases from entering our sures we will be suspending all travel from europe to the United States for the next 30 days the new rules will go into effect friday at midnight and these prohibitions wall not only apply to the tremendous a lot of trade in cargo but various other things as we get approval. For the travel ban will affect 26 European Countries and is set to come into force at midnight on friday trumps move seemed to take u. S. Allies as well as the markets by surprise it was quickly followed by another dramatic announcement the n. B. A. Said they would be suspending the basketball season fans at a game in oklahoma was sent home before a ball was bounced it later emerged that a player tested positive for the coronavirus officials fear that really go bad may have been spreading the virus through the league on monday he appeared to make light of hygiene concerns when he touched reporters recording equipment at a press conference. Then oscar winner tom hanks revealed he and his wife had tested positive to the couple are in isolation and following Public Health advice in australia. In an Instagram Post the actor said they were taking one day at a time and told his fans to take care of themselves. Our washington correspondent stuff and simon says a cause for worry is the preparedness of the u. S. Compared to other countries the United States is ill equipped to find that epidemic at least thats what the owner of the u. S. Experts say for example there are missing 100000 i. C. U. Bets the United States has 100000 intensive care unit beds for people who are sick but if this is going to be a full blown pandemic then there will be a need of double that number and just not there let alone testing kits the United States has compared to europe or to korea or japan or other countries not tested significantly at all the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a pen demick now and accused governments of quote alarming levels of inaction the w. H. O. Says it hopes using the word pandemic will shock lethargic governments into taking more decisive measures one of the worst hit countries italy has announced another wave of restrictions now all shops except food stores and pharmacies will be closed to try to halt the spread of the disease. A major airports in milan missing its travelers. A ghostly silence in the heart of rome. As italy surpasses 12000 coronavirus cases the government is tightening its restrictions. Now we are closing down all commercial activities except for grocery Stores Pharmacies and drugstores. Then if there is no need to run and buy food in supermarkets. Then initially. We will close shops. Pubs and restaurants. Other European Countries are struggling to avoid the same fate greece close schools across the country. And the czech government banned all public gatherings of 100. 00 or more people now the World Health Organization is warning the spread of the respiratory illness also known as covered 19 has become a pandemic. We were deeply concerned by the a lot of being leveled off spread and see very easy and by the a lot of mean level is. We have that for a minute the us system and that 19 can be. Used as a pundit make a lot more than 90 percent of global cases are in 4 countries china italy iran and south korea but the corona virus continues to cross borders its why el salvador quarantined returning is from spain and announced it would ban all foreign visitors for the next 21. 00 days in a bid to keep the virus out. But he. Is covering this story for us and joins us this morning good morning nina so double trump has ordered flights from Continental Europe to the u. S. To be stopped for 30 days how is that going down here in germany. Well he. Of course has announced that britain is not part of this ban which is interesting but of course in germany here its going to affect a lot of people in 29000 alone some 5600000 people flew into the u. S. From germany so thats a very drastic step and we must say that an e. U. Diplomat has told reuters that you were not informed about this decision by the u. S. President in advance so of course this is probably also not going to help the already strained relations the diplomatic relations between europe and the u. S. The head of the w. H. O. The World Health Organization hes calling for more Decisive Action in dealing with this crisis several countries have imposed travel restrictions can we expect more drastic steps to be taken in germany saying well you always have to remember that germany is a federal state that means those issues when it comes to health when it comes to education when it comes to decisions whether to close down schools or whether to impose travel bans it cetera or whether to cancel Mass Gatherings theyre always taken at the regional level theyre not taken at the federal level sagal americal conscious go ahead and close down germany as a whole and in fact she doesnt intend to do so thats the message that were getting whenever we talk to politicians they have recommended to cancel Mass Gatherings of more than a 1000 people and some of germanys most affected regions have already implemented that ban and theyre calling on everybody to actually ask themselves do you really need to meet your friends in these drastic weeks but im glad america went to the media and actually addressed the public for the very 1st time in the crisis and maybe we can take a look at that. Appearances from the chancellor at such News Conferences are rare but merkel went on the offensive after weeks of holding back unlike the German Health minister beside her she hasnt visited any hospitals now she has stepped up to appeal to the public doesnt. Our solidarity our rationality and our compassion for one another are being put to the test i hope we pass this test. But the chancellor warned the crisis shouldnt lead to a europe in total isolation coexistent has to continue she said a remark echoed by the Health Minister who said it require discipline and that everyone would have to make some sacrifices. For this reason weve called for the cancellation of major events and changes in our daily routines. That means everyone has to do something for themselves and the society as a whole the same applies to businesses authorities and all of us. The message dont panic but the signal is clear the situation is serious the president of the robert Cole Institute estimates that 2 thirds of the german population could become infected and that the number of serious cases will increase. Government offices mayors and hospitals have to prepare for more patients. Were at the beginning of this epidemic so they need to set up their plans and strategies to deal with as many of these patients as possible. Time is of the essence now the sooner the preparations are made the more effectively hospitals will be able to manage the certain infections with their existing capacity. You know at that News Conference yesterday chancellor merkel herself pointed out in her own words that if things dont change 60 to 70 percent of the population could be infected by the corona virus how are people reacting to that i think it is beginning to dawn on germans that the virus really is here to stay for a long time there was a thought we dont really have high numbers so maybe its not as serious as in other countries but now people are beginning to change their behavior that made it very clear that the German Government is taking this issue very seriously indeed people are beginning to think about whether they really need to travel and then today for example the education ministers of all the regions they will discuss the topic of School Closes is that something that needs to be considered of course then the argument against that is that you would also have to keep parents at home who are potentially doctors nurses etc people who needed in germanys hospitals the czech Prime Minister whose country shares a border with germany has accused the chancellor of spreading panic with her statement that i just described a 60 to 70 percent of the company perhaps of the country perhaps becoming infected what does that tell us about European Court nation in addressing this issue well i believe it tells us 2 things i think it tells us very clearly that one the german chancellor is a scientist herself shes a Firm Believer in experts opinions that is not something that can be said of some of the other european governments that we have in place at the moment so she actively consults fire or just she wants to hear the facts and statistics she wants to be prepared and then she believes its her duty to convey these messages to the public so that everybody feels informed and can draw conclusions from this that is one point in the 2nd point of course is that european can coordination. He needed. Took part in a Video Conference between you 2 leaders on the topic. This week maybe this step came to late that european the European Union has now decided to coordinate its efforts but of course again its an issue that every country deals with at National Level for now in some countries have just not been as affected so of course the sense of urgency has not been there but theyre trying to improve that situation and the Health Ministers are going to talk to each other on a daily basis from now on in a thank you very much of course well keep following the story and you know our Political Correspondent well as you might expect the coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on economies around the world stock markets have taken a big hit and continue to fluctuate wildly our financial correspondent chelsea villany is covering the story in georgia just now from frankfurt chelsea markets youre looking volatile today how are things in frankfurt. Not any better at the docks its just open and its already down about 5 percent its really just a street drop the news overnight of the travel ban from the u. S. On european visitors has certainly spooked investors but so has the designation of the coronavirus as a pandemic so investors are increasingly worried about a recession particularly here in europe where growth has already been quite stagnant its going to be unavoidable this is put a lot of pressure on governments and Central Banks to step in with stimulus the e. C. B. Is meeting later today and theyre expected to cut Interest Rates and to provide other liquidity to to businesses but investors are just increasingly skeptical that these measures are going to be enough to stave off recession lets talk about the travel industry because it was already severely affected by the pandemic and now present travel from europe to the u. S. What does this mean for their loads. Its going to be a massive blow theres no doubt about that airlines are flying about 500. 00 flights between the u. S. And. Europe each day if you extrapolate that over a 30 day period thats around 15000 flights in airlines have already been hit really hard by the other other travel bans to china italy and weve seen Airline Flight tons and here in germany cutting 23000 flights next month weve seen c. E. O. Pay but this is really in an existential threat to the Airline Industry at this point and. Shows you thank you very much that was. In frankfurt. Now for the latest on the coronavirus including information about what you can do if you think you might be infected please do visit our web site theres a lot of information there reliable information thats a d w dont call it. A brief look of some other stories. Around the world are shaping up today in a series of Early Morning raids u. S. Authorities have arrested hundreds of people allegedly linked to the Mexican Drug Cartel new generation the gang controls up to 2 thirds of the u. S. Illegal drug market authorities are hoping to capture its alleged leader one of the most wanted men in the u. S. With children in chile have clashed with police and antigovernment protests these students were participating in a day of civil disobedience to mark the 2nd anniversary of president Sebastian Pinera his entry into Office Wednesday also marked 30 years since the end of dictatorship with shell. Fish former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and Sexual Assault the sentence was close to the maximum term of 29 years salt by prosecutors the announcement was greeted with loud cheers by women outside the new york courthouse where weinstein was sentenced. To Harvey Weinsteins accuses its an outcome few thought was possible. Attorney Gloria Allred says justice has been done for her clients this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years sentence handed down by judge burke this morning was just raced movie mogul who faced his final appearance in the same new york courtroom where he was convicted of rape and Sexual Assault against 2 women. Since his conviction last month the former head of nair max underwent heart surgery arriving at course in a wheelchair. Weinsteins lawyer is asked the judge to take his poor health as well as his age and Young Children into account and was scathing of the outcome. I mean i think we all know that sentence that was just handed down by this court was obscene that number was noxious there are murderers who will get out of court faster than Harvey Weinstein well that number spoke to the pressure of movements and the public weinstein has denied any wrongdoing and his lawyers plan to appeal the verdict prosecutors had sought a lengthy sentence given the foreman produces abuse spanning 4 decades and lack of remorse. Old read who represents accuser just a command part of a testimony outside course she said ive never felt vengeful and going into this initially i didnt even feel anger. I just felt sad sad for myself sad for everyone he hurt and i even felt sad for him for having done this to himself but i have observed and difference a lack of remorse it seems like the final scene in Harvey Weinsteins fall from grace but the drama from. Weinstein faces further criminal charges in los angeles also for rights and Sexual Assault that case could bring a maximum sentence of 28. 00 east. Lets get more now from entertainment journalist k. J. Must use in los angeles k. J. We saw weinsteins lawyers reacting to the sentencing there any word on how weinstein himself is responding. You know surprisingly he says hes confused i know it at maybe hard for you to digest but he still is very confused by this since he even said that you know if he had to do it all over again he would have spent less time focusing on movies here in hollywood and more time focusing on his his wife and his children he also said that he felt remorse for the woman and that they just had a different view of what happened so you can you can see that he really is still trying to process and digest what has happened to his life even years after the fact that he was 1st accused of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment and now after this this verdict in cincinnati because of all this sentencing was widely awaited 23 years in prison for one of hollywoods most powerful moguls what are the reactions in the u. S. You know everyone has reacted and as you can imagine most people were very very satisfied with this verdict and this is since something they believe it is justice many celebrities took to twitter from Kristin Davis to Patricia Arquette to eat their pat me lakshmi saying that they are so so happy that he got this much time and that he practically will probably spend the rest of his life behind bars and they said deservingly so but they also said that they wanted to give credit to the 1st woman that came forward because it took a lot of guts for them to do that many of these women that came forward came for it not knowing how hollywood or the world would react to their stories about sexual sought in and rape at the hands of Harvey Weinstein so they wanted to give credit where credit was due but overall theres a lot of relief here in hollywood and happy that they feel that he got what was coming to them. That was entertainment journalist k. J. Matthews talking to be a short while ago in los angeles. Now lets touch on some other stories making headlines around the world indias government has pledged strong action against the perpetrators of hindu muslim violence that left 50 people dead last moderate opposition lawmakers have demanded an inquiry and the resignation of the countrys interior minister over Police Failure in late february rival muslim and hindu mobs clashed and torched homes and business. European Commission President orsillo fun a lion has postponed a visit to greece because of the corona virus at pandemic she was due to hold talks on the situation on the border with turkey where there have been clashes with police as thousands of migrants attempt to cross into the e. U. There are also been clashes at overcrowded migrant camps on greek islands now as many as a 100 children from those camps are being offered refuge here in berlin the children have been chosen because they are ill accompanied or younger than 14 years old more now are more now on how the german capital is preparing for the young arrivals. And thousands of refugees among the many children stuck in makeshift camps in greece clothing and food are in short supply and nobody knows what will become of these people. The City Government here in berlin says it wants to welcome 2000 off them. We need the National Government to help make this happen but it has categorically refused to help these people in need and said germany is not going to take any unilateral action. For months weve just been standing idly by as people perish and children suffer this is a disaster. But then is preparing for the eventual arrival of some of these refugees empty portable Housing Units at the decommissioned tempelhof airport being hooked up again to the mains they date from 2015 when germany admitted almost a 1000000 refugees back then the authorities were taken by surprise and scramble to cope the situation was a times chaotic and conditions were the new arrivals very poor. 5 years on the balance City Government department thats responsible for refugees and Asylum Seekers says that its now much better prepared. To have a cup at city where the posting capacity to help people who come to us 2015 we were caught off guard and we then have a staff of 150 years now we have more than 500 and are allowed to hire 50 more. So we have the personnel to receive newcomers and register them and provide the services they need but in the distance of. Most of the berlin as we talk to are in favor of welcoming more refugees to their city. We were once refugees to survive to german reunification without any trouble so why shouldnt we be able to deal with this situation. When its not to harm so we are approaching the limit in terms of capacity but this is an extreme case especially considering the children so we have to do something with us to. Protest there will be protests parties such as the a. F. D. Right wing extreme. And right wing populist groups in all society will once again protest or d. V. M. Then of heat up or to steal but theres no reason to have right wing extremists determine whether or not we rescue people in need. In mention in what weve done that its not known how many people might eventually come to. The conflict between cities offering shelter the German Government and other European Union countries on relocating refugees is far from resolved soccer news now and in the bonus league be close by 2 goals to one the match made history off the pitch because its the 1st German League clash to be held behind closed doors fans were excluded in an effort to halt the spread of the current of fires but in this league of fans have the matches held behind closed doors like this one goes to games but that didnt discourage thousands from gathering outside the stadium and gladbach to peek through the cracks inside only a handful of Club Officials were waiting for this is storage match to kick off despite not having fan support the home side struck 1st patcher come on to brazil mbulelo who bit it like back them from inside the box the be not sure what envelope was listening for with no fans but blockbuster act cheered him on for the early lead in his 7th goal of the campaign. Things didnt improve for cologne after the break cintra defender miri attempted to clear the ball but instead fired it right past his own goalkeeper t. Mo horn doubling the lead for gladbach. 10 minutes later cologne did manage to pull one back after yon summer had his own blunder the bad pass found mark who didnt waste the gift weaving through traffic in scoring colognes only goal of the match. Though held on to the lead and got the 21 victory moving up to 4th in the standings. In the Champions League holders liverpool have been knocked out of the competition liverpool squandered a 2 goal advantage to lose 32 at home against Athletico Madrid elsewhere police beat german side door open to nil to advance to the quarter final. And just a reminder of our top story u. S. President has announced a ban on travel from europe for 30 days the measure is part of a new u. S. Plans to fight the spread of the corona bombs. 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