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| - Duty Editor: Denholm Barnetson Tel: +33 1 40.41.46.36 -- TOP STORIES -- + Calls for justice at George Floyd funeral + Sweden names chief suspect in 1986 PM murder + World facing deep recession: OECD + HBO removes 'Gone with the Wind' in racism row + Federer out of tennis until 2021 after knee surgery US-politics-race-unrest,WRAP HOUSTON Houston says farewell to George Floyd in a rousing hometown funeral, with poignant tributes and calls for justice for the 46-year-old African American whose death "touched the world" and ignited global protests against police brutality and racism. 850 words moved by Cyril Julien and Julia Benarrous. Picture. Video. Graphic Also moved: US-politics-race-unrest-Floyd,PROFILE Sweden-politics-murder-probe,WRAP STOCKHOLM Swedish prosecutors identify their main suspect into the 1986 murder of prime minister Olof Palme, a Swede known for his opposition to Palme's leftwing policies and who is now dead. 600 words 0930 GMT by Pia Ohlin. Picture. Video Health-virus-economy-OECD,2ndlead PARIS The global economy will contract at least six percent this year due to economic shutdowns to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the OECD says, warning that recovery will be "slow and uncertain". 550 words 1030 GMT by Mariette le Roux Entertainment-US-television-race-politics,lead LOS ANGELES "Gone with the Wind" is removed from HBO Max streaming platform, as mass protests against racism and police brutality prompt television networks to reassess their offerings. 500 words moved Tennis-Federer-SUI,3rdlead PARIS Twenty-time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer says he will be sidelined until 2021 after undergoing his second knee operation in a matter of months. 500 words moved. File picture -- CORONAVIRUS -- Health-virus,WRAP BRUSSELS Europe's most powerful countries urge the European Union to better prepare for the next pandemic after chaotic responses to the coronavirus, as Moscow emerges from lockdown despite Russia still being in the grip of a surging epidemic. 650 words moved by AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic Health-virus-Italy-legal BERGAMO, Italy Fifty relatives of coronavirus victims file complaints over the handling of the pandemic in the first such group action in Italy, where over 34,000 people have died. 450 words 1100 GMT by Francesco Giglioli with Ella Ide in Rome. Picture. Video Health-virus-Greece-chloroquine,FOCUS NEA KIFISSIA, Greece Seemingly unaffected by the controversy that has been sparked in the global scientific community, Greece has resumed production of chloroquine to treat cases of coronavirus and is conducting clinical trials with a "calm and distant approach", scientists there say 700 words 1000 GMT by Helene Colliopoulou with AFP bureaus in Europe. Picture. Video Health-virus-aviation,FOCUS SINGAPORE Cabin crew in protective suits, health certification for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times. Welcome to the new reality of mass air travel. 850 words moved by Martin Abbugao with Haeril Halim in Jakarta. Picture. Video Health-virus-Egypt-tourism,INTERVIEW CAIRO Hotels have ramped up hygiene, archaeological sites have been sanitised and beaches cleaned up -- Egypt is gearing up to welcome back tourists kept away by the coronavirus pandemic. 550 words moved by Emmanuel Parisse. Picture. Video -- MIDDLE EAST -- Israel-Palestinians-conflict-Germany-EU,WRAP JERUSALEM German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas travels to Jerusalem where he is expected to discuss European concerns about Israel's controversial annexation plans in the occupied West Bank. 600 words 1100 GMT. Picture. Video. Live Video Syria-conflict-economy,FOCUS BEIRUT Umm Ahmed and her family have survived years of war, but now the mother of five is terrified a frantic devaluation of the Syrian pound will prevent her from feeding her children. 700 words 1000 GMT by Alice Hackman with Omar Haj Kadour in Binnish and Delil Souleiman in Qamishli -- AFRICA -- Burundi-politics-Nkurunziza,WRAP BUJUMBURA Burundians are in shock after the sudden death of veteran President Pierre Nkurunziza, with condolences pouring in from across Africa as the country grappled with the complex legacy of his 15-year rule. 650 words 1000 GMT. Video. Picture. Graphic. Uganda-energy-electricity-environment-tourism,FOCUS MURCHISON FALLS, Uganda The boat edged as close as possible to the deafening surge of water roaring over Murchison Falls, giving tourists a hair-raising shot of one of Africa's awesome and terrifying natural spectacles. A proposal to build a hydroelectric dam nearby has caused an uproar, and debate over the merits of development at all costs. 800 words moved by Cyril Belaud. Picture. Video -- AMERICAS -- US-politics-unrest-race-history-military-slavery WASHINGTON A handful of US Army bases named for Civil War generals of the pro-slavery South could be in for name changes as pressure builds to rid the country of monuments associated with repression of blacks. 400 words moved. File picture US-racism-dictionary-Merriam-Webster NEW YORK The American reference dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its definition of the word racism at the suggestion of a young black woman, who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people of color. 350 words moved -- ASIA -- Philippines-press-Rappler-court,INTERVIEW MANILA High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says the libel charge that could see her jailed next week is a government ploy to intimidate all critical voices, but she refuses to be silenced and still holds out hope of winning. 650 words moved by Joshua Melvin. File picture. Video. Graphic Pakistan-agriculture-locusts-famine,FOCUS LAHORE Chickens in Pakistan have been feasting on captured locusts under an initiative to combat swarms of the gluttonous insects that are threatening food supplies in the impoverished country. 600 words moved by Kaneez Fatima with Ashraf Khan in Karachi. Video. File Picture Afghanistan-conflict-Taliban-prisoners,FOCUS KABUL Afghan authorities are opening prison doors for thousands of Taliban inmates in a high-stakes gambit to ensure the insurgent group begin peace talks with Kabul. 650 words moved by Elise Blanchard and Mushtaq Mojaddidi. File Picture. File video -- ENVIRONMENT -- Ecuador-environment-animal QUITO Six little vermilion flycatcher chicks have hatched in the Galapagos Islands, officials say, in a boost to the dwindling numbers of the brilliantly coloured songbird. 250 words moved. Picture. Video Canada-environment-animal-whale,2ndlead SOREL, Canada A young humpback whale that swam up one of Canada's major rivers, delighting Montrealers who packed the shores for a glimpse of the first of the species in local waters, has died. 350 words moved. Picture. Graphic. -- ECONOMY -- Japan-economy-debt-credit,Q&A TOKYO Already the global leader in accumulating debt, Japan is adding nearly $2 trillion to its mountain this fiscal year with record stimulus packages to cushion the impact of coronavirus. How is this possible? 700 words moved by Etienne Balmer. File picture afp
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