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Several European nations have introduced more stringent restrictions on movement as they combat the spread of the coronavirus. Austria has banned gatherings of more than five people, and expanded the list of countries it restricts entry to. Romania is set to declare a state of emergency, and the Czech PM said he was likely to declare a quarantine for the whole country. The moves follow draconian measures taken by France and Spain on Saturday. Bbc World News, Bbc News, Todays News Headlines, List Of Countries, Pakistan News, Banned, Tighten, News Today, Romania

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Coronavirus: European nations tighten clampdown - BBC News

Several European nations have introduced more stringent restrictions on movement as they combat the spread of the coronavirus. Austria has banned gatherings of more than five people, and expanded the list of countries it restricts entry to. Romania is set to declare a state of emergency, and the Czech PM said he was likely to declare a quarantine for the whole country. The moves follow draconian measures taken by France and Spain on Saturday.

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The disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty in a trial in New York last month, a dramatic fall from grace for one of Hollywood's most powerful figures. The BBC's New York Correspondent Nick Bryant reports Harvey Weinstein, Fall From Grace, Film Producer, Jail, Guilty

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Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years - BBC News

The disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty in a trial in New York last month, a dramatic fall from grace for one of Hollywood's most powerful figures. The BBC's New York Correspondent Nick Bryant reports

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Taiz, in Yemen's south-west, is home to one of the longest-running battles of the country's civil war. Known as the city of snipers, Taiz - divided between the Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the government - is constantly under siege. Saudi air-strikes have continued since the start of the war in 2015 and the people of Taiz say they feel forgotten. The BBC gained exclusive access to see what life is like for those living on the government controlled side of this divided city. Snipers, What Is Life About, Loyal, Dangerous

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Inside a dangerously divided 'city of snipers' - BBC News

Taiz, in Yemen's south-west, is home to one of the longest-running battles of the country's civil war. Known as the city of snipers, Taiz - divided between the Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the government - is constantly under siege. Saudi air-strikes have continued since the start of the war in 2015 and the people of Taiz say they feel forgotten. The BBC gained exclusive access to see what life is like for those living on the government controlled side of this divided city.

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Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures, which include a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that people would only be permitted to travel for work or family emergencies. He said the measures, which come into effect on Tuesday, were to defend the most fragile members of society. The decision follows a large increase in Italy's coronavirus death toll – which jumped by 97 to 463. It is the worst-hit country in the world after China. Family Emergency, Prime Minister, Countries Of The World, Giuseppe

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Coronavirus: Italy extends strict measures to the whole country – BBC News

Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures, which include a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that people would only be permitted to travel for work or family emergencies. He said the measures, which come into effect on Tuesday, were to defend the most fragile members of society. The decision follows a large increase in Italy's coronavirus death toll – which jumped by 97 to 463. It is the worst-hit country in the world after China.

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Senegal's health ministry said two new infections were confirmed on Wednesday, bringing to four the number of patients in the West African country. One of the patients has been identified as a 33-year-old British woman who arrived in the capital city, Dakar, on 24 February on a flight from London. It is not clear whether she is a resident of Senegal. The second confirmed case was a 68-year-old woman, a French resident who had arrived on 29 February. Her spouse had tested positive for the virus. West African Countries, Health Ministry, Senegal, Capital City, Infections, Spouse, Resident

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Coronavirus: Senegal confirms four coronavirus cases - BBC News

Senegal's health ministry said two new infections were confirmed on Wednesday, bringing to four the number of patients in the West African country. One of the patients has been identified as a 33-year-old British woman who arrived in the capital city, Dakar, on 24 February on a flight from London. It is not clear whether she is a resident of Senegal. The second confirmed case was a 68-year-old woman, a French resident who had arrived on 29 February. Her spouse had tested positive for the virus.

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Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus. Anyone living in Lombardy and 14 other central and northern provinces will need special permission to travel. Milan and Venice are both affected. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also announced the closure of schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues across the whole country. The measures, the most radical taken outside China, will last until 3 April. Lombardy, Northern Italy, Permission

Coronavirus: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people - BBC News

Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus. Anyone living in Lombardy and 14 other central and northern provinces will need special permission to travel. Milan and Venice are both affected. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also announced the closure of schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues across the whole country. The measures, the most radical taken outside China, will last until 3 April.

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A ceasefire appears to be holding for now in the Syrian province of Idlib, with monitors reporting that no warplanes have been flying - for the first time in weeks. Idlib is the last part of Syria still held by rebels, after 9 years of civil war. A huge offensive by President Bashar al Assad's forces, backed by Russian air strikes, has led to a new humanitarian crisis , in a war that has already killed hundreds of thousands, and driven millions from their homes. Baby Born, Syrian, Humanitarian, Flying, Huge, Newborn

Syria's children: Newborn babies born into war - BBC News

A ceasefire appears to be holding for now in the Syrian province of Idlib, with monitors reporting that no warplanes have been flying - for the first time in weeks. Idlib is the last part of Syria still held by rebels, after 9 years of civil war. A huge offensive by President Bashar al Assad's forces, backed by Russian air strikes, has led to a new humanitarian crisis , in a war that has already killed hundreds of thousands, and driven millions from their homes.

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As coronavirus cases continue to be reported around the world, the World Health Organisation says countries still have a chance of containing the outbreak. Officials have also sought to differentiate Covid-19 from other viruses, as part of efforts to quell public panic. So what is coronavirus, and what makes it different to something like influenza? Ros Atkins and the OS team take a closer look at coronavirus and what makes it different from the flu. World Health Organization, Influenza, Atkins, Closer, Countries

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Coronavirus v Influenza: How do the two viruses compare? - BBC News

As coronavirus cases continue to be reported around the world, the World Health Organisation says countries still have a chance of containing the outbreak. Officials have also sought to differentiate Covid-19 from other viruses, as part of efforts to quell public panic. So what is coronavirus, and what makes it different to something like influenza? Ros Atkins and the OS team take a closer look at coronavirus and what makes it different from the flu.

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The UK government has unveiled detailed plans for what measures it would take in the event of a widespread outbreak of Coronavirus. It considers a scenario in which schools are closed, retired doctors are asked to return to work in the NHS and the armed forces are called in to help. Ministers say it's likely the UK will be 'significantly affected' in the coming weeks. Detailed Plans, Return To Work, Nhs, Armed Forces

Coronavirus: UK government says 1 in 5 workers could be off –BBC News

The UK government has unveiled detailed plans for what measures it would take in the event of a widespread outbreak of Coronavirus. It considers a scenario in which schools are closed, retired doctors are asked to return to work in the NHS and the armed forces are called in to help. Ministers say it's likely the UK will be 'significantly affected' in the coming weeks.

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Naeem says his brother Faizan died after he was beaten by police during religious rioting in Delhi last week. Video of the incident has gone viral. More than 40 people died in three days of violence, which largely targeted Muslims - although both Hindus and Muslims were among the dead. More than 200 others were injured in the violence, which first broke out between supporters and opponents of a controversial citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims. Hindus, Citizenship, Three Days, Injured

Delhi riots: 'My brother died after police beating’ - BBC News

Naeem says his brother Faizan died after he was beaten by police during religious rioting in Delhi last week. Video of the incident has gone viral. More than 40 people died in three days of violence, which largely targeted Muslims - although both Hindus and Muslims were among the dead. More than 200 others were injured in the violence, which first broke out between supporters and opponents of a controversial citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims.

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Iran has been scrambling to control the outbreak of the coronavirus this week, but the spread of online misinformation is presenting a new challenge to the authorities. False or misleading medical advice, fake letters or remarks attributed to senior officials, and a number of conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus have appeared on Iranian social media and messaging apps in recent days. Messaging App, Conspiracy Theories, Iranian, Medical Advice

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Coronavirus: How is Iran responding to the outbreak? - BBC News

Iran has been scrambling to control the outbreak of the coronavirus this week, but the spread of online misinformation is presenting a new challenge to the authorities. False or misleading medical advice, fake letters or remarks attributed to senior officials, and a number of conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus have appeared on Iranian social media and messaging apps in recent days.

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Number of deaths worldwide now more than 3,000 More than 90% are in Hubei, China, but there have been deaths in 10 other countries. European Union disease prevention agency raises risk level to "moderate to high"South Korea reports 476 new cases, total 4,212, and four more deaths, total 26 The leader of a South Korean church linked to the outbreak gets on his knees to apologize Indonesia, Iceland, Portugal, Armenia, and Andorra confirm their first cases of the virus in AUSTRALIA New Number, Disease Prevention, Raising, Breaking News

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Coronavirus: EU raises virus risk level as world cases grow - BBC News

Number of deaths worldwide now more than 3,000 More than 90% are in Hubei, China, but there have been deaths in 10 other countries. European Union disease prevention agency raises risk level to "moderate to high"South Korea reports 476 new cases, total 4,212, and four more deaths, total 26 The leader of a South Korean church linked to the outbreak gets on his knees to apologize Indonesia, Iceland, Portugal, Armenia, and Andorra confirm their first cases of the virus in AUSTRALIA

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Crisis talks have been taking place to prevent a major international escalation of the civil war in northern Syria - after a surge in fighting between Turkish and Syrian forces. 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike, and Turkey has responded by targeting hundreds of Syrian government sites. Reeta Chakrabarti presents coverage on BBC News at Ten, with correspondents Orla Guerin and Jonah Fisher. Syria Crisis, Turkish Soldiers, Orla, Jonah

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Syria Crisis: Fighting escalates after Turkish troops killed - BBC News

Crisis talks have been taking place to prevent a major international escalation of the civil war in northern Syria - after a surge in fighting between Turkish and Syrian forces. 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike, and Turkey has responded by targeting hundreds of Syrian government sites. Reeta Chakrabarti presents coverage on BBC News at Ten, with correspondents Orla Guerin and Jonah Fisher.

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At least 33 Turkish soldiers have died in a Syrian government attack in opposition-held north-western Syria, in a major escalation of the conflict. Turkey, which backs the opposition, says it hit 200 government targets in response, "neutralising" 309 soldiers. Russia, Syria's key military ally, says Turkish troops were attacked in Idlib province by Syrian forces while operating alongside jihadist fighters. The EU has warned the crisis could escalate further. North Western, Troops

Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in the attack in Idlib - BBC News

At least 33 Turkish soldiers have died in a Syrian government attack in opposition-held north-western Syria, in a major escalation of the conflict. Turkey, which backs the opposition, says it hit 200 government targets in response, "neutralising" 309 soldiers. Russia, Syria's key military ally, says Turkish troops were attacked in Idlib province by Syrian forces while operating alongside jihadist fighters. The EU has warned the crisis could escalate further.

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At least 20 civilians, including nine children, were killed in Syrian army strikes in the Idlib region on Tuesday, a Syrian human rights monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said schools and hospitals were among the targets. Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebel and jihadist fighters who have been trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad since 2011. The opposition once controlled large parts of the country. Stronghold, Hospitals, Human Rights

Syria war: Strikes on Idlib ‘target schools and hospitals’ - BBC News

At least 20 civilians, including nine children, were killed in Syrian army strikes in the Idlib region on Tuesday, a Syrian human rights monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said schools and hospitals were among the targets. Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebel and jihadist fighters who have been trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad since 2011. The opposition once controlled large parts of the country.

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