The World Health Organizations morning that africa could become the next epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. So far, there have been fewer than 1000 deaths across the continent which is a lower rate than the u. S. And europe. Pandemic willthe kill at least 300,000 people on the continent and push 30 million into poverty. The u. N. Secretary general said africa needs more than 200 billion to combat the virus. The who fears the death toll could be far higher. , there hasast week been a 51 increase in the number of reported cases in my home continent, africa. 60 increase in the number of reported deaths. With the current challenge of obtaining testing kits, it is likely that the real numbers are higher than reported. To ans speak now epidemiologist and professor at Mercy College who joins us on skype from new york. This morning from the who about numbers being higher, we are talking about 20,000 cases across the continent and less than 1000 deaths. That sounds very low. Indeed, you the
Towards the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after narrowly beating australia. And at 12. 30, click tests all things audio by paragliding, breaking glass and going to an eltonjohn concert. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with further assurances from the Prime Minister to deliver brexit. But the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government within days as they try to stop a no deal brexit. Mrjohnson has also been defending his use of language in the house of commons during the heated exchanges on wednesday which led to criticism from mps of all parties. I certainly think everybody should calm down. And i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. But i think everybody should calm down. And i think that its very important. I mean, as i said, there are two. So, you dont regret the use of the word humbug, at all . When an mp is discussing a death thr
Might be a Welcome Change of scene for the Prime Minister, after a week in westminster he may want to forget. Why did you lie to parliament, boris . Why did you lie to the queen . When are you going to resign, boris . And accusations have followed him here that his use of language about brexit is dangerous, that downing street is exploiting divisions, even inciting violence. Labour say Boris Johnson should be ashamed. His response . Its an overreaction. Well, i certainly think everybody should calm down and i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. My use of the word humbug was in the context of people trying to prevent me, us from using the word surrender. My intention. So you can say sorry for the misunderstanding at least . I can certainly say sorry for the misunderstanding, because my. 0k. From the moment he arrived last night, and at every turn throughout this conference, borisjohnsons message will be clear, despite warnings about the consequences c
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Long record. One fact is indisputable. Throughout my time in congress, i have remained steadfast on the side of Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders in egypt, and everywhere else in the world. If you look at my actions related to that during the period described in this indictment and throughout my whole career, my record is clear and consistent in holding it accountable for its unjust detention of american citizens and others, human rights abuses, its deepening relationship with russia, and efforts that have eroded the independence of the nationjudiciary among a eroded the independence of the nation judiciary among a myriad eroded the independence of the nationjudiciary among a myriad of concerns. In 2017, i led a bipartisan letter to then President Trump expressing grave concern with the worsening situation for human rights in egypt. That same year sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations subcommittee supporting us assistance to egypt as long as egypt adhered to the accords and