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| - Duty Editor: Karl Malakunas Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Trump says evidence ties China lab with virus + Chinese journalist jailed for 15 years + Virus hits Amazon profits despite sales boost + Joe Biden set to address sexual assault claim + Tony Allen, Afrobeat legend and drummer, dies Health-virus,WRAP WASHINGTON Donald Trump claims he has seen evidence the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab, as he threatens tariffs on Beijing over its role in the global pandemic. 900 words 0730 GMT by Sebastian Smith with AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic China-rights-media,WRAP BEIJING A journalist who had worked for some of China's most powerful propaganda outlets is jailed for 15 years after being accused of attacking the ruling Communist Party, court documents showed. 500 words 0600 GMT US-IT-lifestyle-earnings-Amazon,3rdlead SAN FRANCISCO Amazon says profits took a hit in the past quarter due to the global pandemic and that its earnings in the current period will be entirely wiped out by COVID-related expenses. 650 words moved by Glenn Chapman with Rob Lever in Washington US-politics-vote-Biden,WRAP WASHINGTON Joe Biden will break his silence about a former aide's allegations that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, according to the broadcaster set to interview the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. 600 words moved by Michael Mathes. Picture. File picture Nigeria-France-music-afrobeat PARIS Legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, dies suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris. 300 words moved -- ASIA -- Health-virus-China-tourism-travel BEIJING With optimism and a heavy dose of caution, millions of Chinese hit the road or visit newly opened tourist sites for an extended national holiday in a post-coronavirus confidence test. 600 words 0630 GMT by Ludovic Ehret and Dan Martin. Picture. Video Politics-demonstration-world-MayDay,WRAP HONG KONG Workers are forced to scale back May Day rallies around the world because of coronavirus lockdowns, although some push on with online events and others hit the streets in face masks. 400 words 0600 GMT. Picture Health-virus-games-Nintendo-entertainment,FOCUS HONG KONG Millions of people are skirting global coronavirus lockdowns to stroll through public spaces, fly overseas and watch idyllic sunsets... in the virtual world of smash-hit video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons." 650 words moved by Sean Gleeson with Erwan Lucas in Tokyo. Picture Singapore-energy-market,FOCUS SINGAPORE Singapore tycoon O.K. Lim built up his oil empire through hard work and high-risk gambles. But it all came crashing down when markets were plunged into turmoil by the coronavirus pandemic. 750 words moved by Martin Abbugao. File Picture Health-virus-China-tests,FOCUS BEIJING Companies, schools and individuals across China are lining up to be tested for the virus as the country rises back to normal life after largely taming the epidemic. 650 words moved by Qian Ye. File Picture -- AMERICAS -- Health-virus-US-protests-Michigan LANSING, Michigan Demonstrators, including some carrying guns, enter the capitol building in the US state of Michigan and demand the Democratic governor lift strict coronavirus lockdown orders, as some lawmakers reportedly don bulletproof vests. 450 words moved by Jeff Kowalsky. Picture US-politics-vote-virus-health-Trump,FOCUS WASHINGTON A rattled President Donald Trump will try reigniting his reelection campaign next week with a trip to Arizona and a high-profile TV appearance after polls show him losing badly to Democrat Joe Biden. 650 words moved by Sebastian Smith. Picture. File picture Also moved: US-politics-Russia-investigation,lead Health-virus-remdesivir,Q&A WASHINGTON Remdesivir has been shown to speed up recovery times for patients with COVID-19 in a major US-led trial, becoming the first drug with proven benefit against the disease. Here is what you need to know. 850 words moved by Issam Ahmed. File picture Health-virus-Brazil-art,INTERVIEW ITU, Brazil Professionally speaking, coronavirus confinement is not exactly good for street artists. But famed Brazilian muralist Kobra says he found inspiration staying at home -- and is using it to help those hit by the pandemic. 500 words moved by Paula Ramon. Picture. Video -- BUSINESS -- US-IT-lifestyle-earnings-Twitter,2ndlead WASHINGTON Twitter swings to a loss in the past quarter as the global pandemic hit advertising revenue, even as the social platform saw a surge in new users. 650 words moved by Rob Lever US-lifestyle-IT-earnings-Apple,2ndlead SAN FRANCISCO Apple reports profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker. 700 words moved by Glenn Chapman -- EUROPE -- Health-virus-Russia,4thlead MOSCOW Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announces he has tested positive for the coronavirus, as the country's number of confirmed cases surged past 100,000 after its largest daily increase. 660 words moved. Picture. Video. Graphic Health-virus-rich,FOCUS LONDON Stranded on superyachts or confined to their sprawling mansions worrying about their wine cellars, the world's super rich have invited ridicule throughout the coronavirus pandemic with their apparent insensitivity to the plight of ordinary people. 630 words moved by Jean-Baptiste Oubrier Also moved: Health-virus-Britain-education-universities,FOCUS Health-virus-Ukraine-Antarctic-science,FOCUS KIEV Yuriy Otruba was preparing for his sixth scientific expedition to Antarctica when the coronavirus pandemic hit, shuttering borders, grounding flights and locking down countries he needed to transit through. 600 words moved by Olga Shylenko. Picture -- MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Health-virus-Lebanon-weddings,FOCUS SHEMLAN, Lebanon For months Maya and Rakan had looked forward to their dream wedding in the Vatican -- but the new coronavirus pandemic forced them to settle for a tiny church ceremony in Lebanon. 700 words moved by Layal Abou Rahal. Picture. Video -- AFRICA -- Health-virus-SAfrica JOHANNESBURG South Africa begins to gradually loosen its strict coronavirus lockdown, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks of restrictions that plunged its struggling economy deeper into turmoil. 500 words 0530 GMT by Michelle Gumede Heath-virus-SAfrica-conservation-animal,FOCUS BALULE, South Africa Within days of the announcement of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown, lodges in the country's wildlife-rich national parks were emptied, souvenir shops pulled their shutters and safari operators were left with only rangers protecting animals from poaching. 1,300 words moved by Philippe Alfroy. Video. File Picture Also moved: Health-virus-SAfrica,Q&A afp
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