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bringing the total to 15. scientists say they are still unsure whats causing the outbreak but they believe it can be transmitted between humans, as well as from animals to humans. now on bbc news, its time for hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. i am stephen sackur. constitutionally barred from seeking a second term in the countries upcoming election. but if he were running, his chances would not be good. his poll ratings are poor. last year, columbia was gripped by street protests, poverty...

inequality and violence remain endemic. president ivan duque is my guest today. could his departures signal columbias rejection of the traditional ruling elite? president ivan duque. a very warm welcome to hardtalk. it is a pleasure having you in the studio. in a few weeks�* time, you will be leaving office in the opinion polls in columbia state a clear majority of your people disapprove of the job you have done. why is that? let me tell you _ you have done. why is that? let me tell ...

The foreign secretary says the uk does not accept the result of the election. New zealands general election is postponed because of a fresh outbreak of covid 19. Millions of self employed workers in the uk can apply for a second round of grants from today to help support their businesses against the effects of coronavirus. Hello, and welcome. If youre watching in the uk or around the world, stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Pressure is growing on the g...

A political battle is shaping up in america following the death at the age of 87 of the Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of womens and minority rights. Donald trump says hes likely to put forward a woman as his nominee next week. But his democrat rival joe biden insists the decision must wait until after the november poll. Heres our north america editorjon sopel. No, not the death of a rock star or a movie legend. This spontaneous vigil in washington last night is for a judge....

After a dramatic turnaround. A political battle is shaping up in america following the death at the age of 87 of the Supreme Courtjudge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of womens and minority rights. Donald trump says hes likely to put forward a woman as his nominee. He told reporters he expected to make his choice next week. But his democrat rival, joe biden, insists the decision must wait until after the november poll. Heres our north america editor, jon sopel. No, not the death of a rock star ...

Said the uk would not align with eu regulations after brexit. In an interview with the financial times, mrjavid said some firms would lose out, but added that theyd had three years to prepare for changes. Our Business Correspondent katy austin reports. What doing business between the uk and the eu will look like in the future is still unknown. The food and drink, chemicals, medicines, vehicles and Aerospace Industries have said they want to remain in step with the eus regulations from 2021 to st...

To plan. The simulation of an Emergency Landing is the last major test before it plans to send astronauts to the International Space station. Now on bbc news, our world travelled to the cauca valley in colombia to find that farmers are now caught between new criminal gangs with devastating consequences. For years, i have been reporting on the uks voracious appetite for illegal drugs. I have watched the market being flooded by cocaine thats cheaper than ever. So ive come to colombia, where 70 of ...

And northern europe. Health officials in china have reported the total number of deaths from the coronavirus epidemic has now passed 1,600, with 142 new deaths and more than 2,000 new cases confirmed. In france, an 80 year old chinese tourist has died from the virus after visiting hubei province. Its the first fatality from the disease in europe. It comes as the head of the World Health Organisation said that its too early to know if the outbreak will become a global pandemic. Nick bea ke report...

China has declared war on an invisible killer, sending more doctors and soldiers into the worst affected areas. Now, the new coronavirus has claimed its first victim outside of asia. An elderly chinese man who travelled to france. Translation last night, iwas informed of the death of an eight year old patient who had been hospitalised since the 25th of january and who was suffering from a coronavirus long infection. Back in china, all of those returning to the Capital Beijing after what has been...

Hello to you. The conflict in syria is on the verge of a dangerous escalation, according to a senior un official, who warned that the cost to civilians could be instant and huge. He made his comments as turkey threatened to launch a new military offensive. Talks between turkey and russia, which backs the syrian government, failed to Reach Agreement on how to calm fighting in idlib, the last mainly rebel held region in syria. This report from our international correspondent, orla guerin in istanb...