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First broadcast 21/02/2020 22:32 GMT

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Coronavirus: Venice carnival closes

Italy imposes lockdown

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Coronavirus spike puts part of Italy in lockdown

A spike in cases of the new coronavirus in Italy fuelled concerns of a possible pandemic

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Coronavirus fears hit financial markets

Global stock markets fell sharply because of concerns about the virus' economic impact.

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Locust invasion threatens East African food production

East Africa's losing a battle against the desert locust, so we consider the implications

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Locust invasion threatens East African food production

East Africa's losing a battle against the desert locust, so we consider the implications

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Coronavirus: will China lose its status as the world’s factory?

As the new coronavirus hits more countries, companies warn of the impact on supply chains

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Coronavirus: will China lose its status as the world’s factory?

As the new coronavirus hits more countries, companies warn of the impact on supply chains

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Mike Bloomberg's bid for US president

We look at US billionaire Mike Bloomberg's bid to be the Democratic presidential nominee

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Mike Bloomberg's bid for US president

We look at US billionaire Mike Bloomberg's bid to be the Democratic presidential nominee

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Stock markets tumble on coronavirus fears

Stock markets around the world entered correction territory

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Do tattoos harm employment prospects?

Up to half of people in some countries now have tattoos, but do they harm job prospects?

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Financial institutions try to dampen Covid-19 Impact

Financial markets have been suffering from the coronavirus (Covid-19)

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How should governments respond to coronavirus?

We look at the best response to coronavirus as experts warn global growth could halve

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How should governments respond to coronavirus?

We look at the best response to coronavirus as experts warn global growth could halve

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US central bank cuts rates over coronavirus

With concern rising over coronavirus impact the US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates

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US central bank cuts rates over coronavirus

With concern rising over coronavirus impact the US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates

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UK universities and colleges engaged in strike

We hear why lecturers have brought over 70 UK universities and colleges to a standstill

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UK universities and colleges engaged in strike

We hear why lecturers have brought over 70 UK universities and colleges to a standstill

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The future of public service broadcasting

We examine the business models of public service TV and radio and consider their future

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The future of public service broadcasting

We examine the business models of public service TV and radio and consider their future

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How coronavirus is changing the way we work

We examine how the coronavirus outbreak is changing working habits around the world

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Crude oil prices down 10% after Opec deal collapses

Major oil producers could not agree on a deal to cut output in order to steady prices.

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Half of northern Italy under quarantine to halt the coronavirus

Around 16 million people need special permission to travel under the new measures.

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US trading halted as global shares plunge

Shares plunged after a sharp drop in oil prices hit markets reeling from the coronavirus

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US trading halted as global shares plunge

Shares plunged after a sharp drop in oil prices hit markets reeling from the coronavirus

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Coronavirus hits sporting events

As sports events are cancelled over the coronavirus we consider the consequences

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Coronavirus hits sporting events

As sports events are cancelled over the coronavirus we consider the consequences

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UK pledges $40bn to combat coronavirus

The UK unveiled measures worth $40bn to combat the economic effects of coronavirus

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UK pledges $40bn to combat coronavirus

The UK unveiled measures worth $40bn to combat the economic effects of coronavirus

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