Loosening lockdowns in parts of the country but maintains a nationwide night curfew banditry wearing face masks. To begin with protests and levanon against the economic crisis which have turned violent demonstrators defied a coronavirus lock down fighting with Security Forces throwing petrol bombs vandalizing banks in tripoli and their beirut if you are angry about the plummeting currency in soaring prices try cases the reports. Defying a look down and a curfew protesters attack a bank in the capital beirut the value of their money is decreasing at an alarming rate. Chart and on monday the anger at the Central Banks policies and a Political Class they accuse of corruption and mismanagement erupted in a wave of violence across the country. Demonstrators in tripoli into the neben on blocked roads and forth with Police Officers responded by firing rubber coated steel bullets which injured protesters on the part of the 2 soldier i swear please stand with us its too much we stand by you but they are killing us we cant afford anything anymore we are starving a sold my fishing boat for pennies 6 enough is enough for 15 days the dollar keeps going up and down i have a daughter in hospital she needs an operation and its ramadan lebanons currency has been depreciating for weeks bought in the past few days the near is lost at least 60 percent of the. On the black market the government is hinting that the central bank could be intentionally engineering the collapse as the country struggles with the lack of hard currency and its worst economic crisis in decades. The central bank is either incapable or instigating the dramatic drop. Those in power say theres an attempt to topple the government by sabotaging Financial Stability opposition politicians who are backing the long serving governor riyadh salim a believe the Ruling Alliance led by hizbollah is trying to take control of the central bank which implements u. S. Sanctions against the iranian backed group mr so im amy is perceived as. An american ally inside iran on that does not mean that mr so made me is not responsible for his want to see was wrong but definitely we are facing. Money transfer offices and banks no longer dispersed and people are deprived of much of the savings due to informal capital controls. The crisis is seen as a struggle between those who hold financial power and those who have political power and its putting lebanon stability at a brisk. Victoria gaited be out there. Is a center at the arab fellow rather at the arab center in washington d. C. He explains whats behind the recent escalation of violence. It is it has been used before but now we have seen more with you to take coercive measures because some of the military assets and people in other places the issue is we dont have a clear picture of what happened to america there are definitely active that but maybe there are supporters of other parts of the group maybe those other players on the ground but this doesnt negate the anger the frustration. Or the protests but we have to see i think it all depends on the purpose to ation if have either of us are led to the side to escalate after tonight or no what would one of them do and what the government meeting would be to morrow we are expected to limit the government of Something Back to speak on wednesday was going to be insured and all that but its going to wait for his speech at the video so i think its the story in 40 but definitely i mean as i said the level of what were at this form i think were going through a lot of focus like. A number of people infected with crowd a virus around the world has passed 3000000 and this countrys begin easing restrictions the World Health Organization is warning that this still a long road ahead its recommending that any loosening of mr measures should be Done Gradually cautiously we continue to countries to find i usually test and treat all cases and tress every contact to each will this declining trends continue but the pond is far from over i repeat the pond a meek is far from over. The w. H. O. Has also repeated its calls that countries must track and trace all suspected coronavirus cases the warning came as italy announced a phased reopening of its economy the u. K. Says its too soon to relax and images in the hayward takes a look at the situation across europe britains Prime Minister back at work after recovering from coronavirus with a warning that there will be no letup in the lockdown yet i can see the long term consequences of looked done as clearly as anyone and so yes i entirely share your agency its the governments urgency and yet we must also recognise the risk of a 2nd spike. More than 21000 people have now died from corona virus in newquay hospitals in one of the worlds worst outbreaks the government has announced that the families of National Health workers who died from corona virus touring this crisis will receive a 75000. 00 payout the number of tests being offered in the u. K. Is being expanded but the government has faced criticism but the slow rollout of mass testing and there are growing prostrations and questions even within Boris Johnsons own party about how soon the economy can reopen italy has set a date to start easing its lockdown the longest in europe factories and Building Sites can reopen next week bars and restaurants can fully reopen in june while schools will stay shut until september. And many parts of europe are grappling with the impact of this crisis. There is anger in some of princes poorest suburbs the lock down and restrictions on movement in communities where people often live in cramped conditions has led to an arrest the police have been accused of being heavy handed in their approach racial slurs were allegedly used to mock a man trying to escape arrest last week. That we. Was going you know all are against you but it seems like france is against. You know reaches you know so its difficult because people are suffering from there is suffering from. Economy and social. There is optimism in some parts of europe but the worst of this crisis may be over but the still no unified approach in how to keep safe Going Forward in most parts of germany people have to wear face masks in shops and on public transport. Elsewhere some families are saying one another for the. Time in weeks albeit through the glass put together all the fame emma he would. U. S. President donald trump took to the podium again to hold a Coronavirus Briefing off the calling them off for the weekend hes come under fire in recent days for suggesting disinfectants could be injected as a remedy White House Correspondent kelly health says trying to use the occasion is part of ongoing damage control. It was also an opportunity for the u. S. President to grab hold of the narrative that has really spiraled out of control for him in the last couple of days that disasters Public Relations briefing that happened late last week when the u. S. President suggested injecting disinfectant or even shining u. V. Light might be a way to eradicate cope with 19 in the human body will since then the president was not really heard from him and he has been criticized repeatedly for those cars and so this was a chance for the president to try to get control of the message to get ahead of it and well he did release this blueprint it was also an opportunity for him to push back on that mistake that many say the president made in giving information that was of a Public Health nature even though he has no qualifications in fact in the Rose Garden Press Conference the president was asked directly if he felt responsible for any potential deaths of someone were to follow that advice now that other states got very specific said they seen a spike in people using disinfectant after your comments last week i know you said there were certain i cant imagine why i cant imagine or yeah it could be responsibility you know i dont know i cant imagine i can imagine that the president was also asked in this press conference about whether or not he following on the heels of germany might take punitive action against china for the fact that this was originated in china but of course has now spread into a Global Pandemic the u. S. President saying that in fact this is something thats under investigation and that in fact there is a plan to hold china accountable for a figure much larger than the one being pursued by germany. I geria will relax coronavirus lockdowns and several cities including lagos that have bridges starting on may the 4th but all nonessential travel between states has been banned wearing face masks outdoors has been made compulsory in lagos the states governor says this is because the spread of the virus is still in its early stages who fail to comply will be punished by jury has posted 1300 confirmed coronavirus cases and 40 deaths. Of feast and a good ritual easy overlook done measures in c. T. Leg and organs to defer to from when they force or b. To enter however this will be followed strictly with a reinforcement of testing and trees measures. Meant interest is following developments from a bhutto. The phrase out of the restrictions will happen in only 3 of nigerias 36. 00 or 37. 00 states including the administrative capital abuja remember these 3 states lagos and ogun state where the 1st to be hit by a complete lockdown of the cities because of key economic and administrative importance and that it didnt scheme of things so gradually after the phase out of the looked out on the 4th of may the Nigerian Government will also put in place a curfew that runs from 8 pm in the evening local time to 6 oclock in the morning and then like the president said wearing a face mask will be very mandatory on everybody in the public space so one interesting aspect of this speech will address by president one of the laddie is the issue of china which has been on the burner for a very low temperature all for the last one week this is a state where weve seen hundreds of deaths in this piece of one week unexplained dents call the local authorities are saying that these desk mostly are not connected to compete 19 but there are some misgivings about that so the Nigerian Government is sending it team of experts to reinforce local Health Workers there to help them deal with the situation in kind of state this is a state with a population of more than 15000000 people that comes probably would make us all 2nd after lagos so the Nigerian Government is warning that if kano is down that washed Case Scenario then you at the center of the. Nigeria then the whole of northern i get it will be impacted. Still ahead here on aljazeera growing your own how lockdowns are inspiring people to become more selfsufficient plus. Im nicola gage on the outskirts of sydney looking at how australia is expanding another coal mine this time under one of the citys reservoirs raising concerns about water quality. How are the latest storm systems as you call it is east coast rings on its way out now theres a pretty sharp sheryls even in florida as it went through but it is going through so it means new york for the improved 15 degrees the breeze slowly dars there are more showers in the midwest joiners and given the dark blue and the already suggest big thunderstorms this line is of interest as it kills down towards texas theres a significant sunder storms you know to feed of moisture from the gulf of mexicos war and this is the time of year we should watch out for some violent thunderstorms now west of that tension still high in arizona and phoenix is approaching its record high for april so it is hot and that heat wave exists in Southern California as well but thats the place where the dangerous weather is going to be again they get to creep east was in the Southern States for the ohio valley and also was into canada as a big system this for the most active weather is probably going to be further south the california coast very dry San Francisco 19 that the heat wave is further south even south of los angeles and more inland nevada and arizona active whether or not fronts you may just remember going through california will prompt again big showers and thunderstorms in cuba and the bahamas and probably back in mexico as well. They say to really know someone you must walk a mile in their shoes follow in their footsteps as they forge their way in the world. Aljazeera shares these personal journeys. Inspiring stories of people perseverance on their chosen path. Witness documentaries on aljazeera. Geologist sarah reminder of our top stories this hour demonstrations in lebanon against a dire Economic Situation have turned violent people through petrol bombs and vandalized banks in the Northern City of tripoli and near beirut despite a coronavirus lockdown the lebanese pound plummeted prices have some was. The number of people infected with corona virus across the world has passed 3000000 the World Health Organization is warning there still a long road ahead its countries begin easing restrictions. And u. S. President donald trump is back to hold a Coronavirus Briefings and veiling plans to help states ramp up their Testing Capacity there were no briefings over the weekend as trump was criticized for suggesting disinfectants could be injected as a remedy. A libyan warlord holy for half ours declared the end of all peace talks with the un recognized government after all says the skate off its political agreement which aimed to bring about a National Unity government is to be abolished fighting continues near the capital tripoli where a mother and her son were killed by a rocket attack by hostile forces. Campaigning is underway in burundi ahead of my apologies ahead of president ial elections next month the opposition says its been the target of violence and intimidation in the run up to the vote which is going ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic welcome web reports. Of its election time in burundi the country is still suffering from the crisis caused by the last 15 years ago campaigns of part gone ahead of next months vote for the president and members of Parliament Amid a corona virus outbreak. Theres no social distancing at this rally of the ruling party we want the government through we. Dont know. Definitely. Rights groups say theres not much room for other views because the ruling parties used fear and repression against political opposition. The president pierre and currencies are sitting on the right his group around the for 15 years hes now backing one of his closest allies ever reste. Sitting next to him as his successor whose own currencies decision to run for a controversial 3rd 5 years ago plunged the country into turmoil. The opposition said it was against the constitution to the street. Protests were violently broken up by police. Detentions disappearances and killings of activists and government critics have been reported regularly ever since the opposition caught at the polls and in currencies or was declared the winner but this time opposition parties are running but this rally supporters of president ial candidate i guess on other to hear him speak his party says more than 200 of its members have been imprisoned and supporters often beaten by the ruling parties militia where our people are attacked and there is no. Judiciary or Police Prosecution which. Can be conducted against the perpetrators but the opposition rallies again no keeping distance. Coronavirus cases of on the rise in the house and in forced the lock down like some of its Neighbors Health experts could be a creeping disaster the Electoral Commission says its taking precautions if its. Actually the coronavirus is a concern in burundi and weve been in touch with the Health Ministry whove responded positively to provide kits and other means to protect ourselves during and after. No expense flags and caps a few people believe this election is a process that could result in it leaving power many are concerned theyll be more rights abuses and violence along the way malcolm webb aljazeera. More than 500. 00 garment factories in bangladesh have been allowed to reopen it comes after hundreds of employees returned to work on sunday in defiance of a month long shutdown i said they were facing starvation without their wages. It could lose around 6000000000. 00 in export revenue this Financial Year because of the. Kings day is a Major National holiday in the netherlands but celebrations this year have been muted to years of the pandemic or than 4 and a half 1000 people have been killed by cope at 19 there with over 38000. 00 confirmed cases but has steadfastly reports the dots government is under growing pressure to loosen restrictions. Or. Sad tones of the National Anthem fill the empty streets of amsterdam due to the covert pandemic all mass outdoor celebrations of kings they have been cancelled and everyone has been urged to stay at home parties are restricted to balconies maybe a big square with everybody else and today we have to keep a distance to everybody but increasingly people are ignoring the dutch socalled intelligent lockdown which means keeping a distance of one and a half meters they run the risk of the nearly 400. 00 people were crying despite roadblocks from have even found ways to enter the famous dutch Flower Fields normally visited by millions of tourists at this time of the year compared to some other countries dutch people st