Author: News Desk

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that it was time to ease the lockdown to avoid economic collapse, adding the restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread have saved tens of thousands of lives in the country. He revealed his government’s much-awaited plan to ease the strict nationwide coronavirus lockdown on May 11 to the National Assembly Tuesday. The COVID-19 death toll in France passed 23,000 on Monday, the world’s fourth-highest behind the United States, Italy and Spain. France lifts Restrictions The easing of France’s Covid-19 lockdown measures looks set to be a perilous process as the disease tolls continue to mount, although, at…

Tuesday 28 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 28 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.The top story this Tuesday morning: World should have listened carefully to the WHO  back in January, says the director-general.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,065,090Deaths: 211,620Recovered: 922,844 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million.WHO director-general says the world should have listened carefully to the WHO’s advice back in January.Corona-divorce – Tokyo firm offers rooms for people who want space from their spouse during…

Two children stabbed to death A one-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy have been stabbed to death at a house in east London.  The one-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Aldborough Road North in Ilford. The boy was rushed to hospital but died later.  A 40-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment after suffering knife injuries. According to the Met Police, the three are known to each other.  The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident on Sunday evening and have now launched a murder investigation. But officers are not searching for anyone in connection with the…

Monday 27 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 27 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The top story this Monday Morning: Boris Johnson returns to work. His return comes as pressure mounts to increase testing in the UK and ease the lockdown Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,003,889 Deaths: 207,103 Recovered: 882,677 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million. Boris Johnson returns to work. ICU bed shortages in most prefectures in Japan during peak. UK:…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Edward Jonathan ‘Ed’ Davey fasted on Saturday and took part in an online iftari with Muslims to show support for Britain’s Muslims observing the month of Ramadan, unusually, under a strict lockdown due to coronavirus. This is a first for Muslims in Britain, unlike other years, there will be no Iftari party’s or extended family meals together in restaurants and no congregational prayers at Masjids. Several Prominent Liberal Democrats are joining Muslims during Ramadan and will fast with them to raise money for a food charity in the UK. Sir Ed Davey, MP Layla Moran, Siobhan Benita, and several other British Liberal…

Countries in the Middle East have been implementing plans for a gradual return to normal life after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into strict lockdown measures. Saudi Arabia joined the UAE and Jordan that have eased restrictions on people’s movement. But these countries have remained on high alert to avoid a new wave of infections. https://twitter.com/CICSaudi/status/1253764422251827206 Middle Eastern Countries ease virus lockdown A royal decree in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday morning said the curfew is off from 9 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon, from April 26, 2020, to May 13, 2020. Makkah and…

The Book Corner – By Yvonne Ridley – Lockdown Episode 1 – featuring a book review on Orwell’s book ‘Down & Out in Paris and London’ by George Orwell. ‘Down and Out in Paris & London’ is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933. His book exposes the poverty existing in two major powerful and prosperous cities of Paris and London. The first part is an account of living in near-destitution in Paris and the experience of casual labour in restaurant kitchens. The second part, which was added later, is a travelogue of life…

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant President Trump has been slammed by the medical community after suggesting research into whether Covid-19 might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. He has been accused of spreading dangerous disinformation to Americans.  The president of the United States also proposed using UV light on patients bodies. But his idea was dismissed by a doctor at the briefing.   One of his officials had moments earlier said sunlight and disinfectant were known to kill the infection.  Disinfectants are hazardous substances and can be poisonous if ingested. They can also be dangerous to the skin, eyes and…

Friday 24 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 24 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Friday’s leading story: Ramadan starts amid unprecedented times. #Ramadan2020Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 2,715,189Deaths: 191,074Recovered: 749,661 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: global numbers top 2.7 million. The limits to Japan’s shutdown request revealed.Virus tests available for millions of key workers in England.A UK doctor’s pleas for PPE just before his death. Saudi G20 presidency calls for increased contributions to Covid-19 global fight.Ramadam starts amid unprecedented lockdown restrictions including…

Thursday 23 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 23 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The breaking story this Thursday morning: US will shoot Iranian boats ‘out of the water’ says Trump. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 2,638,909 Deaths: 184,249 Recovered: 722,055 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 2.6 million. Japanese asked to hunker down during Golden Week. Social restrictions will remain in the UK for the rest of the year: Prof Whitty. Half of UK health…