China requires a decrease in new cases of coronavirus. Five and a half years after a malaysian airliner was shot down over the ukraine, for men 4 men on trial in a dutch court. Suspects are on the run and russia. Hello. Welcome back to the france 24 newsroom. This is our top story. European and asain markets markets asian continue to tumble over fears of the coronavirus, stocks in the asiapacific tumbling. The ftse down by 6 . The dax down by 6. 5 . Followreet looking to when it opens in a few hours time. , as oil prices dropped by more than a third. Arerter oil prices experiencing their steepest drop since the gulf war in 1991, the plunge the result of an unexpected enough that by saudi arabia on a steep discount on oil to his customers in europe, asia, and the u. S. Stocks in asia fell as a result of the coronavirus, as in australia. Another have been announcements about the russians and the saudis in relation to oil. We are seeing a steep drop in the oil price in recent weeks. Our Financial System remains strong. Our economy remains strong. Reporter the saudi decision a response to the conavirus outbreak, which is low demand. The saudis and russians could reach a compromise but in the meantime, prices could continue to fall, hurting will countries around the world, including venezuela and iran, already suffering under american sanctions. Of italysr population in lockdown. 16 million are in virtual quarantine as authorities attempt to curtail the spread of the virus in italy. Are stopping all cars on main roads and those who do not follow the rules could raise up to three months in jail or a 206 euro fine. And on a lively day like this it feels like we have been defeated. The facts are the entire province of venice has been included in the area. Its striking, but it does not surprise me. It will soon be over. Honestly, im quite fatalistic. I have no particular fears. We must behave in a way that avoids contagion. We know its a Health Management problem. Anchor this news just in. A football match with dortmund closedke place behind doors on wednesday. Closedws on doors on wednesday. Good news on the coronavirus, with china and south korea saying the number of new cases recorded each day has dropped. In china, outside the center of report no authorities new locallytransmitted cases for the second data in a row, in korea, the rate of infection has fallen to its lowest level in 11 days. In other news, the trial of 4 men suspected of being involved in the shooting down of that flight in ukraine underway in the netherlands. The plane, brought down by a missile in territory held by promoscow rebels. Nearly two thirds of those on board were dutch nationals. Correspondent has more. Marching, chance, or slogans. Nothing for this protest. Family members of the fallen set 298 chairs outside the Russian Embassy in the hague, one for each of the victims of 72,ysia Airlines Flight this to denounce moscow busters refusal to cooperate with the investigation. We are not accusing russia, but we are having a protest against the cooperation of the state. We tried to signify we think russia still has some answers to give state. Us and to explain a lot of things. Charged they named and for suspects with murder over. He downing of mh17 the. The first three suspects a russian citizens, well the fourth, while the forethought separatistsbacked in ukraine. Prosecutors do not accuse the men of launching the projectile that brought down the civilian plane. Helped to prepare the missile system. Prepare the missile system. Because russia and ukraine do not extradite the citizens, however, the men are unlikely to take part in the trial. Initial proceedings, which mainly will handle procedural issues, will last up to two weeks. While the remainder of the trial, which could include testimony from the families of the victims, is expected to last up to three years. Anchor Prime Minister hamdock after after an explosion targed his convoy. Hamdock was appointed Prime Minister last august after prodemocracy protests forced the sheer to be removed. And the turkish president will eumeeting with senior officials, as tens of millions of eu officials, as tens of millions of Asylum Seekers have poured onto the border between i correct in greece. We have this report. Reporter on the offensive, of his meeting with european leaders, during a speech in istanbul, the turkish of his meeting with european leaders, during a speech in istanbul, the turkish president erdogan gave a direct challenge to his neighbor. Hey, greece. These people wont stay. They will move on to other european huntress. So why are you bothered yet that we told you that if things dont change we will open the gates. You did not believe us. Reporter turkey opened its gates to europe more than a week ago, sending thousands of desperate migrants rushing toward the greek order. Effectively shattered the agreement between brussels and ankara which turkey agreed to coain the migrants in exchange for billions of euros. Will meet thegan European Commission president this week. The turkish leader has his hisly complained country has born too much of the burden since 4 million migrants, mostly from syria, flooded his country. He intended to ask for more from europe, including funding and concessions like access to the content for turkish citizen. Citizens. The conflict in syria will also be discussed with turkey amending greater support over the conflict. Chief announced chief announced another 170 Million Euros in aid for the four for the wartorn country. Anchor that does it for this edition. Do stay with us here on france 24. We want romanticism, but nothing to flowery. Lagerfelds former a pared down backdrop. I really like the fact that she was able to highlight her ultra rock n roll style in this collection. It was wonderful. White, black, slim, voluptuous, modern musketeer. Ready for a new world in their pirate boot. That for the moment its only womenswear. What about men . We want to wear chanel, too. And some men are already wearing the brands iconic tweed suit. That is the very definition of fashion, the ability to adapt, to go forward wh the world and maybe a little further ahead. I think chanel has always done that and even if it is a fashion is a philosophy to it, a perspective about the world. I like it. She follows that principle to the letter in this show. She follows that principle to the letter in this show. It creates silhouettes and outfits and designs that really extenuate a female body, while empowering the masculinity within her. Delicatethis very balance between feminine and masculine and i really appreciate that. The, france is a coded society. Being chic often seems like being a snob. The idea is to put an end to the hypocrisy and to have more of an open mind. And he has gone back to his roots. With local craftspeople to produce the traditional fabric. Which is never got into it. Ii have experienced two differet lives. And you know, its just its who we are, you know . Introspectivehis mood, he opted not to stage a catwalk show, but to put his places within an exhibition, showing the universe he created them in south africa. I really just wanted a photo like a document for people and places. It would serve as my earliest references. This references the people who were one of the earliest in theants of the area region of africa i am from. They also have very high chief loans. Historic in that sense. He is no longer directly involved in these creations, but withcouraged the designers its unique, witty silhouettes made from hightech fabric. It is a way to express the joy and the pleasure of designing. I designed these clothes so they could be owned by people all over the world. Thats a positive message for the future. Wrapping up the parisian world tour of diversity, a master of asymmetrical cuts. It is known for clean lines and old, old, 76 years old, the japanese designer is an icon of clear mindedness. Making closeuing in paris. Every year people who make closer disappearing. Why . Because of age may be. Because of age maybe. They passed away. I found my arrival in 19th century. I have done this a long time. People are verypeople are very. Attribute to diversity, plurality, rebellion. Diversity,e to plurality, rebellion. A Common Thread regardless of origin. And days like this days like this days like this under the lights oh, oh hello and welcome to france 24s weekly music show. My guests are part of and in the four piece. They have been nominated for prizes. Thank you for coming on the show. This is despite brexit and coronavirus. Yeah. Which my not to think about those things. Brexit, which is all political and economical. It will be a lot harder to here. Here. We are just postponing the warning. You are called the big moon. Moon. Is the full the moon is bigger and wider and closer to the horizon. Ooh. [laughter] [laughter] we call it the big moon because [laughter] in english, when you moving someone, it makes to a means out, but is also the great celestial body in the sky, so we just thought it was a good wordplay. You get so stuck in your head. Everything is stuck. Its fun. Its fun. How about we check out one your tracks. It is called take a piece. And it came out in january. Ill give you everything so much more than i things in a lot of your videos, you have dancer teens and this is. Een a case for both albums where did you get inspiration for . Inspiration for . Inspiration for . This when we were in rehearsal. We thought, yes, the dance name. And we knew we were going to make it. And you came up with this yourself . Yeah. Yeah. We basically lived our dreams for a day. We have been idolizing bands. We just spend a day wearing our clothes. We basically lived our dreams for a day. Who are some of the bands that you idolize . That two boys. Backstreet boys. You are also the ambassador for Record Store Day following the likes of elton john. Why is this so important to artists . Its not just record labels beat devices. Wisest import for independent artists to have . Its the third weekend, every weekend in april. You recorded specifically for track track, and it was recorded in Life Conditions and vinyl. It was really strange. It was strange. It was quite funny because we had an audience and yeah, like disco. We stood there and played our songs. Was like vinyl. It was really cool to see how a record gets made, light goes on to the machine with the needle in the groups. If you can go back in time, back in the making 50s and 1960s when people had to do one take. 1950s and 1960s when people had to 1950s and 1960s whene had to do one take. It was cool to capture that one moment. And those were new tracks as well. Anyone can get this, Record Store Day. This is probably later on when people will be sharing the love for the record. Up. Te to be bringing this of course i hope for the day i do not have to bring up this question, but as a female for peace, have you noticed a difference in the last few years and the way you have been treated . We feel it is Getting Better thats something we have been thinking about. Every time someone brings it up, it is a hot topic. Is kind of still the same. About aboutnice to talk music instead of our agenda. I think i do, with more women. What it would check out some new releases. What we check out some new releases . First, this is a french electro duo called telepath music. They were all over the airwaves with their track breathe. A very sundrenched summer hit. They are back with their first album since 2005. Lyrics]nct some spring tones there with the new telepop music. And you are going to be playing in the northeast of paris. Oh now to a band i have had might hear on for a while. They are from brighton. They have been doing the rounds rock team. Ay diy perhaps you guys are friendly or familiar with him . Yeah. Have you toured with them before . Played with them in the past. Its very emotive. Lets check out one of the songs from their album coming out this week. Not like you [indiscernible] porridge, whose album evey bad is out this week. Thank you for coming on the show this week. We look forward to seeing more of you. Maybe not counting the coronavirus. The music show is wrapping up but the news is coming up in just a few minutes. In the meantime, remember you can go to our website, france24. Com, for culture and arts news. 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