bbc--2020-03-04--Did first female-majority legislature in US make a difference?

Nevada made history when it became the first state in the US with a female-majority legislature , with women holding 51 % of the seats , in December 2018 .
The moment was hailed as a great victory for women - but did having more women in power make a practical difference ?
Here are five areas Nevada legislated on in 2019 - which commentators say were helped by the fact there were more women at the table .
Firefighters can be exposed to toxic contaminants and carcinogens at work - and studies like this one from the CDC show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to the general population .
Nevada 's law provides compensation for firefighters who develop cancers as an occupational disease - but certain types of cancer - including breast , womb and ovarian cancer - were not covered until recently .
`` It had never been something that people thought of - but we have a lot of women serving as firefighters now , '' says Nicole Cannizzaro , the Senate majority leader .
`` They were exposed to the same types of chemicals - often cancerous - but were not covered for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ male ] counterparts . ''
The gap in the law had very real consequences for Las Vegas firefighter Robin Lawson , who was diagnosed with breast cancer twice - first in 1997 , and again in 2005 .
When the cancer returned , her doctor believed it was due to her work as a firefighter .
However , the government initially denied her workers ' compensation claim - saying she could not prove there was a link - and it took a court battle of almost six years before Nevada 's supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very hard physically and emotionally , '' Ms Lawson says .
`` It did n't do it for the money - I did it for the principle , that I had worked my butt off to get to where I was at , especially as a female firefighter . ''
She thinks breast cancer had n't been included in the statute because `` back then it was seen as a man 's job - who would have thought that women could do the job , and do it just as good as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Ms Lawson 's case showed that the legislation was out of date - and the list of cancers associated with firefighting was expanded in 2019 .
`` I 'm happy it 's changed , '' says Dina Dalessio , deputy chief of fire operations at Las Vegas Fire and Rescue , who has worked as a firefighter since 1999 .
`` Once you 've had a 20-year-plus career , you look back and think of everything you 've been exposed to , and just hope you can get through this career , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be healthy ...
The language that has been changed gives us another level of protection and support . ''
Of course , female politicians do n't all share the same beliefs , and a large number of male legislators also voted for the bill , which additionally provided more protections for fire investigators and trainers .
Nonetheless , Ms Cannizzaro believes having a female majority in the legislature meant there was a more considered debate .
Five years ago , Jose Macias ' mother collapsed from a stroke while she was cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was rushed to hospital , but died shortly afterwards .
`` She felt sick that morning , but she still went to work , '' Mr Macias says , adding that she had worried about `` who 's going to pay the rent , who 's going to buy the groceries ? ''
`` She never had the chance to go see a doctor , or take time off work and get a check up , and then it was too late ... she was just working until she collapsed . ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legislature took effect - requiring all companies with 50 or more employees to provide at least 40 hours of paid leave per year to workers .
The leave can be used for any reason - including sick leave - and activists say this will help workers who would otherwise have to lose a day 's wages to see a doctor or look after family members .
Sondra Cosgrove , a history professor at the College of Southern Nevada , and president of the League of Women Voters of Nevada , describes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most important achievements .
There 's often an incorrect assumption that `` women 's issues [ just ] means abortion and equal pay '' , Prof Cosgrove says .
She thinks the female majority helped the paid leave bill pass , because the `` power that comes from being a legislator '' enabled women to negotiate directly with the business community , and there was a recognition that workplaces `` needed to be more family friendly '' .
Meanwhile , Marlene Lockard from the Nevada Women 's Lobby describes 2019 as `` a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children '' , adding : `` I think it definitely was because we had the majority . ''
`` Some of these issues , like paid time off , we 'd been fighting for for years . ''
According to rights groups , Nevada women earn about $ 0.86 for every $ 1 that men make .
Legislation that took effect in January means that companies who knowingly practise gender pay discrimination can now be subject to fines - and they 'll also be required to pay workers for lost wages .
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the previous 2017 session but it was not until 2019 that there was a wider understanding of why legislation was needed , because most of the female lawmakers had seen real-life examples of the pay gap , she says .
The bill 's been welcomed by women in Nevada , including Brooke Malone , 29 , who works in the non-profit sector , and Shelley Lyons , 57 , a former chef who now works as a driver .
Ms Malone remembers running a fundraising team of about 40 people - and finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men she directly supervised made at least a third more than her .
When she raised this with her superiors , one said it was because one of the men had a family - even though Ms Malone was also a parent .
She managed to negotiate a pay rise - but says the experience was still damaging , and she opted to leave the company shortly afterwards .
`` I was so scarred I was n't able to perform , '' she says .
`` Knowing that my bosses knew my situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact they could have paid me more but did n't , affected my performance . ''
• How do we close the gender pay gap ?
Meanwhile , Ms Lyon recalls working in a kitchen where all the men , including a man she had hired , got a raise - while she was told she did not qualify because she was pregnant .
`` I 've been fighting this fight my whole life , '' she says .
`` We can not expect men to know the problems we have - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did it ourselves . ''
The legislature passed a bill - nicknamed the `` Trust Nevada Women Act '' - that decriminalised some activities linked to abortion , such as providing miscarriage-inducing drugs .
It also removed the requirement that physicians need to certify a woman 's age and marital status , and explain `` the physical and emotional implications '' of the procedure , before performing an abortion .
Instead , the physician simply needs to explain the `` discomforts and risks '' that could result .
During the bill hearings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the forefront but the bill ultimately passed along party lines , with all but one Democrat voting for it , and all Republicans voting against .
Nonetheless , it made headlines - as it bucked the national trend during a year when several US states enacted abortion restrictions .
The Guttmacher Institute says a total of 17 states passed anti-abortion laws that year - although most of the laws have been temporarily blocked by federal courts .
• What 's going on with US abortion rights ?
Nevada 's `` bill sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pretty firm stand , especially when the national political environment is moving the opposite way , '' says Rebecca Gill , a political science professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas who focuses on gender and politics .
A series of laws related to domestic violence , sexual assault and sex trafficking had bipartisan support , and were passed unanimously .
One bill increased penalties for domestic violence and the battery of pregnant women , while another doubled the length of time a temporary protection order for a victim of domestic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed the statute of limitations for sexual assault prosecutions , where the identity of the accused person is established by DNA evidence .
And the legislature also allocated additional resources to help victims of sex trafficking .
Prof Gill says the fact that Nevada had the US 's first female-majority legislature was `` very prominent in legislators ' minds '' - particularly due to the media attention it received .
`` I think it did offer an opportunity to catch up on the kinds of legislation that , had women been at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done before . ''
She also argues that the sheer numbers of female legislators would have helped influence the debate : `` When there are a whole bunch of women who can attest to why an issue is important , it gives these types of issues the gravitas they deserve . ''
There were also more bills looking at sex trafficking and domestic violence , says Senator Julia Ratti .
`` With all of those issues , they just start a little further down the line when you have women sitting in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a concept , but something many of us have experienced . ''
How did we get here ?
Female representation in Nevada has been edging upwards for a number of years - the legislature was 39.7 % female in 2017 , and 33 % female in 2015 .
However the growth so far has only been on the Democratic side , and there has n't been a female governor yet .
Experts say there have been concerted efforts to recruit and train more female candidates - and that the fact there are term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are more openings .
There 's also another factor - Nevada 's legislature only meets for four months every other year , which means its representatives are part-time lawmakers who also juggle other jobs .
`` It 's a lot of work , it 's not much pay , and unfortunately these are the kinds of positions that women tend to be overrepresented in , '' says Prof Gill .
Nonetheless , activists say the female-majority legislature has had a positive impact by inspiring more women to run for office .
For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judicial seats has already `` increased over this cycle '' , says Prof Cosgrove .
Judicial filing reports show that more than half of the candidates in Nevada 's largest county , Clark County , are female , while women make up more than 40 % of candidates in the second-largest county , Washoe .
Electra Skrzydlewski from Emerge Nevada , a training programme for Democratic women who are running for office , says applications have increased .
`` This renewed sense of duty to get involved is not going to go anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Women are taking stock of how they can shape the future . ''

Prof Gill says the fact that Nevada had the US's first female-majority legislature was "very prominent in legislators' minds" - particularly due to the media attention it received. "I think it did offer an opportunity to catch up on the kinds of legislation that, had women been at the table all along, would have been done before."


bbc--2020-03-04--The 100-year-old who holds keep fit classes in her care home

A 100-year-old former gymnast is keeping trim in her old age by teaching keep fit .
Marion Watson gives seated @ @ @ @ @ at Down Hall Residential Care Home in Bradwell-on-Sea , Essex .
“ I just love @ @ @ @ @ seeing people improve , ” said the great-grandmother .
One of the perks of being @ @ @ @ @ is often told she `` does n't look a day over 80 '' !

A 100-year-old former gymnast is keeping trim in her old age by teaching keep fit.
Marion Watson gives seated exercise classes to fellow residents at Down Hall Residential Care Home in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex.
“I just love the joy of movement and seeing people improve,” said the great-grandmother.
One of the perks of being so fit is that she is often told she "doesn't look a day over 80"!


bbc--2020-03-04--Australian thief uses fishing rod to steal Versace necklace

Australian police are attempting to catch a thief who used a fishing rod to steal a Versace necklace from a high-end designer store in Melbourne .
The thief was caught on CCTV trying to hook the A $ 800 ( US $ 529 ; £414 ) jewellery off a mannequin 's neck .
He poked the rod through a hole he chipped in the store 's window without setting off the alarm , police said .
Using two rods , the thief took three hours to land his catch , reeling in the necklace at about 02:00 on 24 February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Le Style boutique , told local media he was stunned by the `` outrageous and courageous '' theft .
`` I could n't believe it , '' Mr Adigrati told Nine News .
`` Three-and-a-half hours , with two rods , trying to get this necklace , was amazing .
Hook , line , and sinker , I guess .
He did it . ''
Mr Adigrati said the thief probably did not know the value of the necklace , described as a gold Medusa medallion .
`` This particular necklace looks a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so obviously the temptation was there : gold , bright , iconic Medusa head , so that would have been the temptation , '' he told ABC News .
A CCTV video of the thief 's unusual fishing expedition has been shared to Twitter by Victoria Police .
In it , the man looks around sheepishly before angling his rod towards the store display through a hole in its window .
Senior constable Bede Whitty said she had never seen anyone commit a burglary with a fishing rod before .
• 'Baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Australia '' It 's fairly blatant and it 's quite bold as well , to have someone attend with a fishing rod in the middle of the night , '' Mr Whitty said .
Appealing for more information , police described the man as white , aged between 40 and 50 , about 180cm ( 5ft 11in ) tall , with short , receding hair .
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bbc--2020-03-04--Dad rescues son who fell into hole while skiing in Alps

A British father has been hailed a hero for rescuing his son after he fell into a hidden hole while @ @ @ @ @ .
Eleven-year-old Fox Campbell , who is an experienced skier , was off-piste when he @ @ @ @ @ 1.5m ) of snow .
His dad , Gillon , used special equipment to find @ @ @ @ @ .
They spoke to BBC Breakfast 's Louise Minchin and Dan Walker about what happened @

A British father has been hailed a hero for rescuing his son after he fell into a hidden hole while skiing in the French Alps.
Eleven-year-old Fox Campbell, who is an experienced skier, was off-piste when he became trapped under 5ft (1.5m) of snow.
His dad, Gillon, used special equipment to find and dig out his son.
They spoke to BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin and Dan Walker about what happened.


bbc--2020-03-04--PlayStation 2 anniversary: Why it's an important piece of gaming history

It stands tall as the best-selling console ever - and this week - the PlayStation 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary .
`` It was my first ever console and introduced me to gaming , '' engineering student , and gamer , Victoria Powell tells Radio 1 Newsbeat .
Victoria , 22 , is one of the 158 million people who owned a PS2 after it was released in 2000 .
It was originally released on 4 March in Japan , with the UK being the third part of the world to get hold of it on 24 November 2000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and me being confused thinking 'what is this big black box thing ? '
, '' she says .
But it took just a few hours of playing a Peter Pan game on the console for Victoria to realise she really enjoyed gaming .
Why was the PS2 so successful ?
Alex Wiltshire is a writer for games magazine Edge , and he says the PS2 is `` an important part of gaming and console history . ''
The DVD player in the console made it accessible to people at the time who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheaper price '' .
Alex believes the console attracted people who might not have played video games , and put controllers in the hands of a new wave of gamers .
`` It was home to games which elevated creativity and expanded the games market - like Singstar and Guitar Hero , '' he says .
Singstar let you compete against friends at singing while Guitar Hero was a guitar-based video games that was played on a big plastic instrument .
`` It gave people who were n't self-identifying as gamers a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games . ''
According to Guinness World Records , 157.68 million people have owned a PlayStation 2 in their lifetime .
That 's ahead of the 154.90 million who played on a Nintendo DS and the 118.69 million Game Boy owners .
The original PlayStation was owned by 104.25 million , PlayStation 3 had 86.90 million and current console PlayStation 4 has had slightly more at 88.06 million owners .
Victoria says the PS2 was responsible for bringing people together , and it made her feel like she was part of a community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ topic of conversation .
If you were into it , there was always flowing conversation , '' she says .
She adds there was a togetherness whenever there was a two player game - and also if you were just a spectator .
`` Even when you were watching someone play , it felt like you were the one playing . ''
Victoria played PS2 lots with her friends and family .
`` My friends used to come over , really excited after school and be like 'let 's sit and play this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ended up having some lengthy gaming sessions that lasted `` probably five or six hours at a stretch . ''
' I probably was n't old enough to play GTA' Her favourite titles were crime game Grand Theft Auto ( GTA ) Vice City and platform game , Ratchet and Clank .
She 's not alone in loving GTA - the two most popular PS2 games are GTA : San Andreas and Vice City - selling more than 36 million copies between them .
`` I probably was n't old enough for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I loved stealing things and driving around for hours . ''
And like many gamers in the 2000s , Victoria had a `` battered and torn '' sheet of cheat codes ready when she played .
`` It was a big list that you 'd bring out when you needed it , '' she recalls .
Victoria 's memories are familiar to many around the world , particularly on social media and people have been paying tribute to the PlayStation 2 on its 20th birthday .
For Alex , the PS2 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It had the best games - the kind that people were most excited about in that era , '' he says .
Alex names stealth game Metal Gear Solid and Victoria 's favourite title , Grand Theft Auto , as two of these big games .
`` It maintained the momentum of the original PlayStation and went way beyond that , '' he says .
`` It was the dominating console for its time , '' he adds .
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bbc--2020-03-04--Student spends £10k to make class on time

Karen Ji is a Chinese student studying law and commerce in Sydney , Australia .
When the Australian government announced @ @ @ @ @ from mainland China , Karen had to decide between missing the start of the university @ @ @ @ @ of travelling to a third country .
She told the BBC she ended up spending @ @ @ @ @ ; $ 13,200 ) and two weeks quarantined in Thailand to get to class on @ @ @ @ @ by Isabelle Rodd ; interview by Phil Mercer ; camera by Matt Leiper

Karen Ji is a Chinese student studying law and commerce in Sydney, Australia.
When the Australian government announced a travel ban on arrivals from mainland China, Karen had to decide between missing the start of the university year, or the expense of travelling to a third country.
She told the BBC she ended up spending A$20,000 (£10,000; $13,200) and two weeks quarantined in Thailand to get to class on time.
Produced and edited by Isabelle Rodd; interview by Phil Mercer; camera by Matt Leiper


bbc--2020-03-04--The other reason behind Wall Street's jitters

Global financial markets have plunged in recent weeks , amid fears that the coronavirus outbreak will bring the world economy to a standstill .
But there 's another worry nagging at investors , particularly those in the US : politics .
Until recently , Wall Street saw Donald Trump 's re-election in November as all but guaranteed .
In polls by Goldman Sachs , Deutsche Bank and others , overwhelming majorities of investors have predicted his win .
But as the spread of coronavirus raises the risk of an economic slowdown , those bets have been scrambled .
And investors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's contributed to the giant fall on the US indexes in the last two weeks , says Lee Ferridge , head of macro-strategy for North America for State Street Global Markets .
`` Before the last few weeks there was less concern about who the Democratic candidate was going to be , because the expectation was that President Trump was going to get re-elected , '' he says .
`` The concern now is that if the US goes into recession or the global economy slows significantly ... .
then that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of leftist candidate to win ... and obviously that has long-term repercussions for the market . ''
The Trump administration is seen on Wall Street , for the most part , as good for US business , thanks to a major tax cut and its light regulatory hand in areas such as health care , banking , the environment , and labour practices .
Democrats have not yet settled on who will challenge Mr Trump in November 's election .
But they have all promised a different approach , especially when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where company shares have been especially volatile in recent weeks .
`` It has to do with regulation , '' says Sam Stovall , chief investment strategist at CFRA Research .
`` Investors do n't like uncertainty .
Changing horses in mid-stream presents uncertainty , so if they think that the current administration is going to be removed , chances are we see a decline in the market . ''
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders , an avowed Democratic Socialist , has emerged as one of the front-runners in the Democratic contest .
Expanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his campaign .
But his policy proposals , and combative articulation of them , have not won him many fans on Wall Street .
Former Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein , a Democrat who supported Hillary Clinton in 2016 , has got into skirmishes with him on Twitter and recently said he would find it easier to vote for Mr Trump than Mr Sanders .
Mr Ferridge says investors are worried that even if Mr Sanders found his proposals blocked by Republicans in Congress , he would be able to push through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become increasingly common .
`` For the financial markets , it 's about Bernie and the concern that if he were to win the White House , he would not be as market-friendly as we 've been used to and maybe not as friendly to the corporate world , '' Mr Ferridge says .
Joe Biden , a former senator who was Barack Obama 's vice president and is seen as a more centrist candidate , has emerged as another major contender .
While he was behind in early state contests , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Democratic voters in 14 states headed to the polls for their say in who should challenge Mr Trump in November .
Mr Biden 's wins in nine states helped soothe markets on Wednesday , sending the Dow , S & P 500 and Nasdaq up more than 3.8 % .
There were similar signs of relief on Monday , after his weekend win in South Carolina .
`` The market 's saying we can live with Joe .
We do n't think we can live with Bernie , '' Mr Stovall says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they wish for , says Don Schneider , economist at Cornerstone Macro .
In a general election , analysts believe Mr Biden would have a better chance against the president .
`` That 's the big trade off , '' says Mr Schneider .
For now , he adds , investors should brace themselves for more bumps in the road .
`` Our advice has been : you have to be prepared for anything . ''

"For the financial markets, it's about Bernie and the concern that if he were to win the White House, he would not be as market-friendly as we've been used to and maybe not as friendly to the corporate world," Mr Ferridge says.


bbc--2020-03-03--The rapper's track that sparked a wave of killings

When a video of an attack on one of the UK 's biggest rap stars went viral , three young people were murdered in the London borough of Haringey over the next 10 weeks .
Tensions have long existed between rival gangs in Wood Green and Tottenham , but they rapidly escalated two years ago as tit-for-tat attacks were filmed and posted on Snapchat and YouTube .
Ken ( youth worker in North London ) : There 's a dispute between Tottenham and Wood Green .
This has been going on for a number of years .
It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm hesitant to call them `` gangs '' but the violence is specifically around their lifestyle , the music and the disrespect that they 've shown to each other - all played out on social media .
Johnny ( young man from Tottenham - not his real name ) : I do n't believe a truce will ever be made between the two sides , cos it 's always just tit for tat , d'ya know what I 'm saying ?
They 're at war cos they 've lost friends , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just like the Bloods versus the Crips man !
Nelson ( young man from Wood Green - also an alias ) : They call it a `` beef war '' .
Headie One is a rapper from Tottenham .
They [ attacked him ] at a university [ in Luton ] and they filmed it .
If you 're from Wood Green it 's , `` Yeah , we 've got one up . ''
They 're scoring points .
Then there 's a chain reaction .
The other side is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time after what happened at the university , we 're looking at [ posts of ] another violent incident .
A young man has been shot in the neck .
This is all done to humiliate , it 's done to intimidate .
It 's to say , `` You touch one of us , we 'll come back and touch you . ''
The shooting took place in Wood Green on Saturday 27 January - the day after the video of Headie One being attacked in Luton was put online .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ neck survived , as did a second shooting victim .
A video taunting Wood Green was posted immediately .
And the day after that - Sunday 28 January - Headie One uploaded a track , Know Better , to YouTube .
It was later released by Sony imprint Relentless Records .
Ken : That song is disturbing to me , because it 's quite clear that what he 's actually pushing out in the song is what apparently took place : a `` loss '' in Luton , a `` win '' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close connection between what 's happening and how they put it into verse .
That track now has nearly nine million views on YouTube .
Nelson : Headie One , he 's come out of nowhere , he 's made this song .
Now it 's all over Radio One but they 're not understanding the lyrics in that song .
A loss in Luton , a win in Wood Green .
He 's referring to that person that got shot in his neck .
What 's being said are facts relating to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is real .
That person that got shot in his neck , his parents got to listen to that .
Everyone from Wood Green knew exactly what he was referring to .
Everyone was upset .
Even if you was n't exactly a gang member but maybe an affiliate or just someone from the area , you was upset .
I do n't want to knock anyone 's hustle or way of getting legit and bettering their life .
Music is a way for a lot of people .
But everyone was tense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kwabena `` Kobi '' Nelson was murdered in Tottenham .
Ama ( cousin of Kwabena `` Kobi '' Nelson ) : I essentially found out on Snapchat .
I started seeing posts - broken heart , broken heart , broken heart .
And then people were DM-ing me `` Sorry for your loss .
Sorry for your loss .
Sorry for your loss . ''
And I 'm like , `` Sorry for what loss ? ''
Then I got the call .
I was like , `` What do you mean Kobi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my younger cousin .
He was all about bringing communities together .
He was a youth worker .
He passed away on 3 February 2018 .
I know this happened [ because ] of what 's been going on in the community - the knife crime and stabbings .
Why it 's happened to Kobi is what I do n't understand .
Kobi was n't involved in any gangs .
But living in Tottenham does make you more susceptible to certain situations , and this is one of them .
Ken : I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of work with young people who were caught up in that lifestyle , trying to get them to turn their life around .
But Kobi became , by association , a high-value target and happened to be in the wrong place .
It 's unforgivable what was done to Kobi , he was a man of peace .
He was n't involved in violence but you do n't have to be involved to get caught up .
Ama : When they told me Kobi was dead , I was just in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ childhood park , so where we had a lot of memories .
To know that 's also the place where he lost his life , it really cut deep .
Every day is still a hard day .
It 's just that you get better at dealing with it .
Nelson : I honestly do n't know but I can say wholeheartedly I kind of feel like if those posts and that song did n't go out , the tension , or the intention , would n't have been this situation for Kobi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it might not have happened , because there would n't have really been no fuel added to the fire .
Listen to Oliver Newlan 's File on 4 documentary , Taking the Rap , presented by Livvy Haydock , on BBC Sounds Ama : Drill has never been my kind of music because I ca n't really relate .
I ca n't stand listening to songs where people are just saying : `` I 'm gon na kill this person , I 'm gon na kill this person . ''
When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew there could be retaliation .
I do n't want to solely say it 's because of that song .
I believe that it had a huge bearing on the fate of Kobi , but it 's not the only factor .
The young people in our community are traumatised .
On 8 March 2018 , five weeks after the murder of Kobi Nelson in Tottenham , 19-year-old rapper Kelvin Odunuyi was shot dead outside the Vue cinema in Wood Green .
Police believe the second murder was a direct response to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) : Kelvin was pretty cool - he was calm , peaceful .
He was a nice little loving brother of mine .
Unfortunately with all the gangs and everything that came in after we moved to Wood Green , it went sideways very quickly and he changed - he changed for the worse , in my personal opinion .
Ken : He put a post on social media outside where he was standing , you know , which also gave the location where he was at .
And within 15 minutes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guys ride up on him .
They came up on a moped , you know , on to the actual paved area , and they actually did what they did .
Kai : A mate of mine texts me saying that something happened to my brother .
I was like , `` What do you mean something happened to my brother ? ''
I realised my mum and nobody was in the house .
I was like , `` What happened ? ''
Then I found out , when they come back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I could n't think straight always , I was completely depressed around that time , like completely - especially because of all the people bad-mouthing him on social media .
People were cussing him out on his deathbed , all of that , saying , `` Come threaten the family .
Come do us in . ''
It 's just not right .
On 2 April , 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was shot dead in Tottenham .
Police believe her death was linked to the gang feud .
Hakeem ( Tanesha 's brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from university .
I just put my bags down and then I got a phone call from my brother saying that she got shot , but I did n't really believe it .
I went straight down to where she got shot .
We ended up pushing past the police , jumping over the walls , and then we realised it was her .
She was on the floor .
Even just picturing it now , I still do n't believe it .
Ken : A young lady with all her future ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she was standing in the wrong place at the wrong time .
And she was n't the intended target , I 'm quite convinced of that .
Hakeem : She was spontaneous .
She was just a bubble of life , really .
She was always singing , always wanted to make something of herself .
Ken : I have been out there for almost 15 years , and that time resonates with me , because of the intensity and the regularity of the violence .
It was senseless , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I really do n't want to see a period like that ever again in my lifetime .
I do n't believe that social media was the only factor but I believe that social media ignited the actual explosion that was experienced around that time .
Drill artists that make money from producing lyrics that glorify someone losing their life - it inflames the situation .
It gives out the wrong impression that this is what we do in the black community .
This is not what we do .
We 're fed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our community .
Hakeem : I 'm basically trying to do a [ TV drama ] series which shows how a person 's life can change - and how to break the cycle of violence .
It 's a matter of who 's willing to break the cycle , cos people ca n't themselves - literally , they need a pioneer .
Ama : I always felt as if , at some point , I was going to give back to my community or work with my community .
But when you lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , it creates an urgency , you know , it 's not something that can now wait .
This is something that needs to be addressed .
I deliver mental health first aid training .
I developed a capacity-building programme in schools , in church , in Haringey , to empower young people to have positive aspirations .
When I wake up in the morning and I see the young people on the streets , I see the young people getting on the bus going to school , that is my hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment , but he declined .
Snapchat says it takes swift action when offenders are reported and that it works closely with the police .
YouTube told the BBC it was working with the Met Police and the Home Office to tackle gang-related content .
Neron Quartey from Wood Green is serving a 26-year sentence for the murder of Kobi Nelson - but the investigations into Kobi 's death , and the deaths of Kelvin Odunuyi and Tanesha Melbourne-Blake remain active .

Ken: I did know Kobi. He was doing a lot of work with young people who were caught up in that lifestyle, trying to get them to turn their life around. But Kobi became, by association, a high-value target and happened to be in the wrong place. It's unforgivable what was done to Kobi, he was a man of peace. He wasn't involved in violence but you don't have to be involved to get caught up.


bbc--2020-03-04--Tottenham's Dier runs into stands to confront fan after being 'insulted'

England midfielder Eric Dier was involved in a confrontation in the stands after Spurs exited the FA Cup at home to Norwich after being `` insulted '' by a fan , said manager Jose Mourinho .
Dier climbed into Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 's bottom tier and was involved in a fracas before security intervened .
Mourinho said Dier 's younger brother was `` not happy '' about the insult .
The Portuguese added : `` I think Eric did what we professionals can not do but probably every one of us would do . ''
Dier , who has 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shootout loss to Norwich , but Tim Krul saved two efforts to put the Canaries into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup .
Mourinho said : `` I repeat we professionals can not do it , but I repeat I am with the player and I understand the player .
The fans were with the team until the last penalty kick that we missed .
`` This person insulted Eric , the family was there , the younger brother was not happy with the situation . ''
On the prospect of the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` If the club does that I will not agree , but he did wrong . ''
The incident happened in the area behind the dugouts , which is a corporate section , and Mourinho criticised it for not housing `` real Tottenham fans '' .
He added : `` The people that are in these privileged positions by the tunnel , of course some are Tottenham fans .
`` But I think a lot of corporate , a lot of invitation , a lot of people with special status [ are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the place of the stadium where I sometimes have doubts over if they are the real Tottenham fans , because these [ real fans ] are the ones who support the boys until the last . ''

Watch: Eric Dier confronts a fan who "insulted him"
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier climbed over seats in a stand to confront a fan who "insulted" him after Spurs were knocked out of the FA Cup at home by Norwich, says manager Jose Mourinho.
Dier, whose brother was in the stand and "not happy" with the situation, was eventually held back by stewards.
Mourinho said: "I think Eric did what we professionals cannot do but probably every one of us would do."
The Football Association and Tottenham are investigating the incident.
Dier, who has 40 England caps, scored in the penalty shootout defeat by Norwich, but keeper Tim Krul saved two efforts to put the Canaries into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Mourinho said: "I repeat we professionals cannot do it, but I repeat I am with the player and I understand the player. The fans were with the team until the last penalty kick that we missed.
"This person insulted Eric, the family was there, the younger brother was not happy with the situation."
On the prospect of the club taking action against Dier, Mourinho said: "If the club does that I will not agree, but he did wrong."
The incident happened in the area behind the dugouts, which is a corporate section, and Mourinho criticised it for not housing "real Tottenham fans".
He added: "The people that are in these privileged positions by the tunnel, of course some are Tottenham fans.
"But I think a lot of corporate, a lot of invitation, a lot of people with special status [are in there] and probably it is the place of the stadium where I sometimes have doubts over if they are the real Tottenham fans, because these [real fans] are the ones who support the boys until the last."
What happened?
Video on social media shows Dier running and jumping over the pitchside barriers into the stand at the end of the game. He makes a beeline for a fan and clambers over seats until he reaches the top row of seats in front of the hospitality boxes.
Another video shows him being restrained by fans and security, while shouting "he's my brother". He is then led away by security with his arm around a fan.
Dier climbed over seats to get to the fan
Dier ran to the top of the stand to confront a fan


bbc--2020-03-04--Goalkeeper Krul the hero as Norwich beat Tottenham on penalties

Tim Krul was the hero by saving two penalties as Norwich beat Tottenham in a shootout after a 1-1 draw to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years .
Norwich were on the back foot in the penalty shootout when Kenny McLean 's first kick was saved by Michel Vorm , but Erik Lamela hit the crossbar for Spurs with Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes seeing their efforts pushed away by Krul .
The Dutch goalkeeper , who took his time to set himself before each kick , sprinted to the opposite end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling supporters in the away end .
At the same time Spurs defender Eric Dier was involved in a confrontation in the stands after being `` insulted '' by a fan .
Tottenham had actually taken the lead early on through Jan Vertonghen , as the Belgium defender rose highest to powerfully head in from Giovani lo Celso 's superb cross .
But they were forced back by Norwich as the visitors caused plenty of problems - Emiliano Buendia and Lukas Rupp both forcing stand-in goalkeeper Vorm into making sharp saves .
Having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canaries got a deserved equaliser on 78 minutes as Josip Drmic bundled in from close range after Vorm spilled Kenny McLean 's drive .
At the other end , the hosts could have won it with five minutes of normal time remaining but Serge Aurier saw his low shot cleared off the line by the retreating Ben Godfrey .
With no further goals in extra time , Norwich made it a night to remember .
Daniel Farke 's side will host the winner of Thursday 's tie between Derby and Manchester United in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in altercation with fan after 'insult' • ' I knew I 'd better start saving some ' - Krul on shootout win Despite being rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table , Norwich have gained plaudits for their attractive style of football and Farke 's men thoroughly deserved to progress in the cup .
Though they have plenty to do if they are to avoid an immediate return to the Championship , six points adrift of safety with just 10 games remaining , this competition will come as a welcome distraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup and their run in recent years has been dreadful with six third-round defeats , but they may well take inspiration from the Wigan team of 2013 which went all the way to lifting the trophy yet still ended up being relegated .
Having fallen behind , the away side maintained their composure and penned Tottenham back into their own half for large periods , the dangerous Buendia struck straight at Vorm after opening up the space with some fine footwork , while the Spurs goalkeeper almost let Rupp 's long-range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the net .
Mario Vrancic had a thumping , goalbound drive blocked by Dier and the Bosnia international curled a left-footed free-kick on to the roof of the net in the second half .
As they would have expected , Norwich had to battle against the tide of Tottenham attacks in the additional 30 minutes and having held firm , got their rewards in the shootout .
Spurs ' shock sacking of popular boss Mauricio Pochettino in November paved the way for the appointment of former Chelsea , Manchester United and Real Madrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remit of taking the club to the next level by delivering a trophy .
Tottenham 's trophy cabinet has been left intact for the past 12 years , their most recent silverware the 2008 League Cup , while you would have to go back to 1991 when they last won this competition .
It looks like they may well go another season without any success as this was their most realistic hope of claiming a cup and they need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss to RB Leipzig in the Champions League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong defensively but they failed to hold on to their lead and have now kept just two clean sheets in 13 matches under the Portuguese manager at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium .
Teenager midfielder Oliver Skipp kept the ball ticking in the middle of the park by completing 91 % of his 65 passes , while Lo Celso beside him also impressed , highlighting why Spurs paid £27m to sign the Argentine on a permanent deal .
With time ebbing away , Lo Celso could have won it for Spurs but saw his low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Krul and Fernandes blazed over from a promising position .
Without the availability of skipper Harry Kane and Son Heung-min , Spurs lack bite in attack and they failed to find a winner even after the introduction of teenage striker Troy Parrott in extra time .
'We had many , many players in trouble ' - what they said Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho : `` I think we do n't deserve the result but that 's football .
As you can expect it was a difficult game , as I could expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really in trouble and they made an incredible effort to try .
`` Harry Winks was completely dead .
I think he 's started 11 to 12 games in a row , we had many , many players in trouble .
`` I do n't have one single negative feeling towards my players , the opposite , they tried fantastic things .
I am really , really sad for the boys , I can cope with the bad result and with negative moments , I 've had so many , but I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In this moment I have to think about what 's next and I have to speak to my club because I think some of these boys to have a chance to fight Tuesday for a Champions League position they just ca n't play on Saturday .
Particularly in forward positions , behind we 've got options but not going forward . ''
Norwich manager Daniel Farke : `` I 'm pretty delighted .
It was a great performance .
Soft skills were great - great spirit and unity - so I 'm happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fantastic support for us and we will take this into next week .
`` When you want to beat a top-class side like Tottenham you have to put in an all-round performance .
You have to be disciplined , work on a gameplan , maybe allow them to have the ball and be prepared to defend .
It is about being brave , being mentally strong .
So I have many compliments for my players .
`` We have such unity and spirit in this club .
We are the biggest underdogs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay in the league or win the FA Cup , but we have created memories . ''
Mourinho sick at the sight of penalties - the stats • Norwich City have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1992 , a season in which the Canaries went on to be eliminated in the semi-finals by Sunderland .
• As a manager while in charge of English clubs , Jose Mourinho has now lost on each of the seven occasions his sides have taken part in a penalty shootout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 1x Spurs ) .
• Tottenham Hotspur were involved in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup for the first time since 1996 against Nottingham Forest , which they also went on to lose .
• Spurs have kept just two clean sheets in their 13 home matches under Jose Mourinho , with none of those coming in cup competitions ( five games ) .
• Josip Drmic has netted two goals in his past five appearances for Norwich , one more than he managed in his first 10 games in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 1 ) .
• Tottenham Hotspur 's Jan Vertonghen has scored two goals in six home appearances in the FA Cup - one more than in 113 Premier League games on home turf .

Tim Krul was the hero by saving two penalties as Norwich beat Tottenham in a shootout after a 1-1 draw to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years.
Norwich were on the back foot in the penalty shootout when Kenny McLean's first kick was saved by Michel Vorm, but Erik Lamela hit the crossbar for Spurs with Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes seeing their efforts pushed away by Krul.
The Dutch goalkeeper, who took his time to set himself before each kick, sprinted to the opposite end of the ground to celebrate with the 9,000 joyous travelling supporters in the away end.
At the same time Spurs defender Eric Dier was involved in a confrontation in the stands after being "insulted" by a fan.
Tottenham had actually taken the lead early on through Jan Vertonghen, as the Belgium defender rose highest to powerfully head in from Giovani lo Celso's superb cross.
But they were forced back by Norwich as the visitors caused plenty of problems - Emiliano Buendia and Lukas Rupp both forcing stand-in goalkeeper Vorm into making sharp saves.
Having looked like being left frustrated, the Canaries got a deserved equaliser on 78 minutes as Josip Drmic bundled in from close range after Vorm spilled Kenny McLean's drive.
At the other end, the hosts could have won it with five minutes of normal time remaining but Serge Aurier saw his low shot cleared off the line by the retreating Ben Godfrey. With no further goals in extra time, Norwich made it a night to remember.
Daniel Farke's side will host the winner of Thursday's tie between Derby and Manchester United in the quarter-finals.
Can Norwich do a Wigan?
Despite being rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, Norwich have gained plaudits for their attractive style of football and Farke's men thoroughly deserved to progress in the cup.
Though they have plenty to do if they are to avoid an immediate return to the Championship, six points adrift of safety with just 10 games remaining, this competition will come as a welcome distraction.
The Norfolk club have never won the FA Cup and their run in recent years has been dreadful with six third-round defeats, but they may well take inspiration from the Wigan team of 2013 which went all the way to lifting the trophy yet still ended up being relegated.
Having fallen behind, the away side maintained their composure and penned Tottenham back into their own half for large periods, the dangerous Buendia struck straight at Vorm after opening up the space with some fine footwork, while the Spurs goalkeeper almost let Rupp's long-range drive squirm through his hands and into the net.
Mario Vrancic had a thumping, goalbound drive blocked by Dier and the Bosnia international curled a left-footed free-kick on to the roof of the net in the second half.
As they would have expected, Norwich had to battle against the tide of Tottenham attacks in the additional 30 minutes and having held firm, got their rewards in the shootout.
Spurs go marching out
Spurs' shock sacking of popular boss Mauricio Pochettino in November paved the way for the appointment of former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid boss Mourinho as his replacement with the remit of taking the club to the next level by delivering a trophy.
Tottenham's trophy cabinet has been left intact for the past 12 years, their most recent silverware the 2008 League Cup, while you would have to go back to 1991 when they last won this competition.
It looks like they may well go another season without any success as this was their most realistic hope of claiming a cup and they need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss to RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Mourinho sides are traditionally renowned for being strong defensively but they failed to hold on to their lead and have now kept just two clean sheets in 13 matches under the Portuguese manager at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Teenager midfielder Oliver Skipp kept the ball ticking in the middle of the park by completing 91% of his 65 passes, while Lo Celso beside him also impressed, highlighting why Spurs paid £27m to sign the Argentine on a permanent deal.
With time ebbing away, Lo Celso could have won it for Spurs but saw his low drive at the near post kept out by Krul and Fernandes blazed over from a promising position.
Without the availability of skipper Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, Spurs lack bite in attack and they failed to find a winner even after the introduction of teenage striker Troy Parrott in extra time.
'We had many, many players in trouble' - what they said
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho: "I think we don't deserve the result but that's football. As you can expect it was a difficult game, as I could expect some of my players were really, really in trouble and they made an incredible effort to try.
"Harry Winks was completely dead. I think he's started 11 to 12 games in a row, we had many, many players in trouble.
"I don't have one single negative feeling towards my players, the opposite, they tried fantastic things. I am really, really sad for the boys, I can cope with the bad result and with negative moments, I've had so many, but I am really sad for the players.
"In this moment I have to think about what's next and I have to speak to my club because I think some of these boys to have a chance to fight Tuesday for a Champions League position they just can't play on Saturday. Particularly in forward positions, behind we've got options but not going forward."
Norwich manager Daniel Farke: "I'm pretty delighted. It was a great performance. Soft skills were great - great spirit and unity - so I'm happy to send the fans home happy. Fantastic support for us and we will take this into next week.
"When you want to beat a top-class side like Tottenham you have to put in an all-round performance. You have to be disciplined, work on a gameplan, maybe allow them to have the ball and be prepared to defend. It is about being brave, being mentally strong. So I have many compliments for my players.
"We have such unity and spirit in this club. We are the biggest underdogs. I can't guarantee if we will stay in the league or win the FA Cup, but we have created memories."
Mourinho sick at the sight of penalties - the stats
Norwich City have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1992, a season in which the Canaries went on to be eliminated in the semi-finals by Sunderland.
As a manager while in charge of English clubs, Jose Mourinho has now lost on each of the seven occasions his sides have taken part in a penalty shootout (5x Chelsea, 1x Man Utd, 1x Spurs).
Tottenham Hotspur were involved in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup for the first time since 1996 against Nottingham Forest, which they also went on to lose.
Spurs have kept just two clean sheets in their 13 home matches under Jose Mourinho, with none of those coming in cup competitions (five games).
Josip Drmic has netted two goals in his past five appearances for Norwich, one more than he managed in his first 10 games in all competitions for the Canaries earlier this season (1).
Tottenham Hotspur's Jan Vertonghen has scored two goals in six home appearances in the FA Cup - one more than in 113 Premier League games on home turf.


bbc--2020-03-04--Italy v England in Six Nations behind closed doors because of coronavirus

All sport in Italy , including England 's men 's and women 's Six Nations matches and all Serie A games , will be played behind closed doors until 3 April in an effort to contain coronavirus , the government has said .
Italy is the worst-hit European country with some 3,090 cases and 107 deaths .
The Italian Cup semi-finals between Juventus and AC Milan and Napoli and Inter Milan were postponed this week .
The government decree was made on Wednesday evening .
England men 's and women 's sides play Italy in the Six Nations on 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be discussed at a meeting on Thursday by the Six Nations organisers and the individual countries - and the matches in Italy could be postponed rather than being played behind closed doors .
The decree , announced by Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte , affects all areas of the country , including those places were the virus has not been found .
It also states that sporting clubs and organisations are responsible for checking their players and staff for coronavirus .
A government statement read : `` There will be no sporting events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to prevent further contagion opportunities .
`` The government 's decree reads : `` Sports events and competitions of all kinds and disciplines , held in every place , both public and private , are suspended ; however it is permitted to carry out the aforementioned events and competitions behind closed doors , or outdoors without the presence of the public .
`` In all such cases , the associations and sports clubs , by means of their medical staff , are required to carry out the appropriate checks to contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ athletes , technicians , managers and all accompanying persons who participate . ''
In Serie A many matches , including Juventus v Inter Milan last weekend , have been postponed rather than being played without fans .
However , after a meeting of club and Serie A representatives earlier on Wednesday , Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said that playing without fans could be the only way of finishing the Serie A season .
`` Playing behind closed doors could be the only way to complete the championship in the light of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rightly adopting , '' he said as he left the meeting .
Juventus are also scheduled to play Lyon on 17 March in Turin in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie .
Last Thursday , Inter Milan 's Europa League victory over Ludogorets was played behind closed doors at San Siro Stadium .
And last week Ireland 's men 's and women 's Six Nations games against Italy in Dublin on 7 and 8 March were postponed because of coronavirus .
The Premier League has written to clubs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current coronavirus outbreak .
A number of clubs , including Wolves and West Ham , have advised players not to pose for selfies and sign autographs until the situation changes .

Last updated on .From the section Sport
Coronavirus cases in Italy have risen to more than 3,000, causing major sporting events to be postponed
All sport in Italy, including England's men's and women's Six Nations matches and all Serie A games, will be played behind closed doors until 3 April in an effort to contain coronavirus, the government has said.
Italy is the worst-hit European country with some 3,090 cases and 107 deaths.
The Italian Cup semi-finals between Juventus and AC Milan and Napoli and Inter Milan were postponed this week.
The government decree was made on Wednesday evening.
England men's and women's sides play Italy in the Six Nations on 14 and 15 March.
The issue will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday by the Six Nations organisers and the individual countries - and the matches in Italy could be postponed rather than being played behind closed doors.
The decree, announced by Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, affects all areas of the country, including those places were the virus has not been found.
It also states that sporting clubs and organisations are responsible for checking their players and staff for coronavirus.
A government statement read: "There will be no sporting events with the presence of the public in order to prevent further contagion opportunities."The government's decree reads: "Sports events and competitions of all kinds and disciplines, held in every place, both public and private, are suspended; however it is permitted to carry out the aforementioned events and competitions behind closed doors, or outdoors without the presence of the public.
"In all such cases, the associations and sports clubs, by means of their medical staff, are required to carry out the appropriate checks to contain the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus among athletes, technicians, managers and all accompanying persons who participate."
In Serie A many matches, including Juventus v Inter Milan last weekend, have been postponed rather than being played without fans.
However, after a meeting of club and Serie A representatives earlier on Wednesday, Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said that playing without fans could be the only way of finishing the Serie A season.
"Playing behind closed doors could be the only way to complete the championship in the light of the emergency and the restrictions that the government is rightly adopting," he said as he left the meeting.
Juventus are also scheduled to play Lyon on 17 March in Turin in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Last Thursday, Inter Milan's Europa League victory over Ludogorets was played behind closed doors at San Siro Stadium.
And last week Ireland's men's and women's Six Nations games against Italy in Dublin on 7 and 8 March were postponed because of coronavirus.
The Premier League has written to clubs to emphasise the importance of hygiene during to current coronavirus outbreak.
A number of clubs, including Wolves and West Ham, have advised players not to pose for selfies and sign autographs until the situation changes.


bbc--2020-03-04--Man City travel to Newcastle in FA Cup quarter-finals - full draw

Holders Manchester City will travel to Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-finals .
Arsenal , who have won the FA Cup a record 13 times , visit Sheffield United while Chelsea , who last won it in 2018 , are away to Leicester .
The final game sees Norwich host either Manchester United or Derby , who play on Thursday .
The matches will be played across the weekend of 21 and 22 March .
Pep Guardiola 's City side progressed to the last eight with a 1-0 win at Championship side Sheffield Wednesday to continue their quest for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal had become the first team in the hat when they beat League One Portsmouth on Monday , while Sheffield United progressed to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2014 with a 2-1 extra-time win at Reading .
Chelsea beat runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday thanks to goals from Willian and Ross Barkley while Leicester edged out Championship side Birmingham 1-0 thanks to right-back Ricardo Pereira 's late header .
Norwich reached the quarter-finals for the first time since the 1991-92 season by beating Tottenham 3-2 on penalties after @ @ @ @

Last updated on .From the section FA Cup
Holders Manchester City will travel to Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Arsenal, who have won the FA Cup a record 13 times, visit Sheffield United while Chelsea, who last won it in 2018, are away to Leicester.
The final game sees Norwich host either Manchester United or Derby, who play on Thursday.
The matches will be played across the weekend of 21 and 22 March.
Pep Guardiola's City side progressed to the last eight with a 1-0 win at Championship side Sheffield Wednesday to continue their quest for a domestic and European cup treble.
Six-time winners Newcastle made the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006 with a 3-2 win at Championship leaders West Brom.
Arsenal had become the first team in the hat when they beat League One Portsmouth on Monday, while Sheffield United progressed to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2014 with a 2-1 extra-time win at Reading.
Chelsea beat runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday thanks to goals from Willian and Ross Barkley while Leicester edged out Championship side Birmingham 1-0 thanks to right-back Ricardo Pereira's late header.
Norwich reached the quarter-finals for the first time since the 1991-92 season by beating Tottenham 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
Sheffield United v Arsenal
Newcastle v Manchester City
Norwich v Derby/Manchester United
Leicester City v Chelsea


bbc--2020-03-04--Kevin de Bruyne: Man City midfielder a doubt for Manchester derby

Manchester City 's Kevin de Bruyne is a doubt for Sunday 's derby against Manchester United with a back injury , says boss Pep Guardiola .
Guardiola said he did not know how long the midfielder would be out for .
`` Kevin was not fit , '' added the Spaniard , who revealed De Bruyne had suffered the injury in the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa on Sunday .
`` It was the last game in the last minute - he fell down in a bad position , '' said Guardiola .
`` We do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I do n't know right now . ''
De Bruyne has been arguably City 's best player this season and his absence at a critical stage of the campaign would be a setback for the club .
With Liverpool running away with the Premier League title , City are looking to add the FA Cup and Champions League to their EFL Cup success .
They play Newcastle away in the FA Cup quarter-finals while they have a 2-1 advantage over Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 ahead of the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was announced on Tuesday that City 's rearranged home game with Arsenal would now take place on 11 March and Guardiola will hope De Bruyne is fit by then .
City were far from their vintage best against Wednesday but Sergio Aguero 's goal helped them progress .
`` The important thing is that we are there in the next round , '' added Guardiola .
`` We want to be in the draw and we are in the draw .
`` This was our fourth away game in a row @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental energy in the last few games .
The players were absolutely ready .
We did n't concede one shot on target and that means a lot .
`` We are still alive .
We corrected a few things in the second half and we could have scored much , much more . ''

Last updated on .From the section Man City
De Bruyne has nine goals and 20 assists in all competitions this season
Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne is a doubt for Sunday's derby against Manchester United with a back injury, says boss Pep Guardiola.
De Bruyne missed his side's FA Cup fifth-round win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Guardiola said he did not know how long the midfielder would be out for.
"Kevin was not fit," added the Spaniard, who revealed De Bruyne had suffered the injury in the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
De Bruyne came on as a substitute in the second half at Wembley.
"It was the last game in the last minute - he fell down in a bad position," said Guardiola. "We don't know how long - hopefully not too much. I don't know right now."
De Bruyne has been arguably City's best player this season and his absence at a critical stage of the campaign would be a setback for the club.
With Liverpool running away with the Premier League title, City are looking to add the FA Cup and Champions League to their EFL Cup success.
They play Newcastle away in the FA Cup quarter-finals while they take a 2-1 lead into the Champions League last 16 tie with Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on 17 March.
It was announced on Tuesday that City's rearranged home game with Arsenal, which should have been played last weekend, will take place on 11 March and Guardiola will hope De Bruyne is fit by then.
City were far from their vintage best against Wednesday but Sergio Aguero's goal helped them progress.
"The important thing is that we are there in the next round," added Guardiola.
"This was our fourth away game in a row and we have spent a lot of mental energy in the last few games. We didn't concede one shot on target and that means a lot.
"We corrected a few things in the second half and we could have scored more."


bbc--2020-03-04--England captain Kane 'definitely' fit for Euro 2020

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane insists he will be fit for Euro 2020 and hopes to return next month .
The 26-year-old has not played since rupturing a tendon in his left hamstring at Southampton on 1 January .
The severity of the injury necessitated surgery , leading to concerns about the England captain 's involvement in Euro 2020 , which begins on 12 June .
But Kane said : `` Unless something pretty drastic happens between now and then , I 'll be there . ''
Kane , Tottenham 's leading scorer for the past five seasons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of schedule but will miss England 's home friendlies against Italy and Denmark this month .
`` I 'm still not back training with the first team , but I 'm working hard in the gym , I 'm getting stronger all the time , '' he told the Evening Standard .
`` We 're talking a few more weeks , and I 'll be playing again .
I do n't want to make a prediction for which game I might be back , but I am hoping somewhere between the start and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the leading scorer at the 2018 World Cup when England reached the semi-finals .
He is sixth in the all-time England goalscoring list , with 32 in 45 appearances .
The first match for Gareth Southgate 's team in Euro 2020 is against Croatia at Wembley on 14 June and Kane said : `` In my head , I am definitely at the Euros . ''

Last updated on .From the section England
Kane scored after only 79 seconds on his England debut in March 2015
Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane insists he will be fit for Euro 2020 and hopes to return next month.
The 26-year-old has not played since rupturing a tendon in his left hamstring at Southampton on 1 January.
The severity of the injury necessitated surgery, leading to concerns about the England captain's involvement in Euro 2020, which begins on 12 June.
But Kane said: "Unless something pretty drastic happens between now and then, I'll be there."
Kane, Tottenham's leading scorer for the past five seasons, has resumed light training at Spurs ahead of schedule but will miss England's home friendlies against Italy and Denmark this month.
"I'm still not back training with the first team, but I'm working hard in the gym, I'm getting stronger all the time," he told the Evening Standard.
"We're talking a few more weeks, and I'll be playing again. I don't want to make a prediction for which game I might be back, but I am hoping somewhere between the start and the middle of April."
Kane was the leading scorer at the 2018 World Cup when England reached the semi-finals.
He is sixth in the all-time England goalscoring list, with 32 in 45 appearances.
The first match for Gareth Southgate's team in Euro 2020 is against Croatia at Wembley on 14 June and Kane said: "In my head, I am definitely at the Euros."


bbc--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: Should Americans be worried?

The coronavirus that began in Wuhan , China , has now reached dozens of countries and has started to spread across the US in earnest .
So how prepared is the country ?
Thousands of new cases are being reported each day , and the true scale could be 10 times higher .
There are 147 confirmed cases in the US , 33 in Canada .
Eleven people have died in the US due to the virus .
Over the past weekend alone , 33 new cases of Covid-19 were reported .
Officials say risk remains low for the general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How prepared is the US ?
President Donald Trump says the situation is `` well under control '' , while officials at the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) warn the virus will spread and may severely disrupt daily life .
US health chief Alex Azar has asked Congress for $ 2.5bn ( £1.9bn ) - with over $ 1bn needed to develop a vaccine .
The rest would fund quarantine efforts and supplies , including surgical masks .
Mr Azar said the US only has 30 million - and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political rivals have also renewed criticisms over his 2018 decision to dismantle the National Security Council global health unit .
The CDC 's global health division also saw drastic cuts that year .
Meanwhile , an anonymous whistleblower at the Department of Health and Human Services has complained that government workers interacting with quarantined Americans were not provided with proper safety gear , and were allowed to come and go from the secure zone freely .
Mr Azar has denied the allegations .
What are the main concerns ?
High medical costs make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid doctor 's visits because of unaffordable charges .
Last month , a Florida man with symptoms had a coronavirus test and was handed a $ 3,270 bill from his insurance company .
There have also been reports of people not being able to arrange to be tested for the virus .
Vice-President Mike Pence , who is in charge of the task force co-ordinating the response to the crisis , has said that `` any American can be tested , no restrictions , subject to doctor 's orders '' .
Taking sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers offer paid leave and workplace culture often pushes employees to go to work ill .
This could contribute to the virus spreading , as infected people may not show significant symptoms for up to 14 days .
• Reality Check : Does UK spend half as much on health as US ?
By the end of the first week of March , officials expect around 40 public health labs to be able to test for the virus .
The US has 75,000 diagnostic kits currently , Mr Azar told ABC News , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Once these kits go out , over 100 labs should have testing capacity by early March .
The administration has also granted labs permission to develop and use their own diagnostic tests even as they are being reviewed by the national drug agency .
At least 3,600 people have been tested so far .
The CDC has faced criticism for its decision to stop disclosing the number of Americans to receive testing in recent days .
Due to the limited number of labs able to conduct tests , the CDC had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected countries or had contact with a known to be sick individual to be screened for the virus .
But Mr Pence said this week that `` clear guidance '' would be issued from the CDC ensuring all Americans could receive a test with a doctor 's order .
Critics say this shortage of test and facilities has contributed to the community spread of the virus and some have raised doubts that health officials can meet the demand for more tests .
The tests themselves have also had problems .
Last month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests .
Kits developed at the CDC 's lab in Atlanta were contaminated , Axios reported .
Officials say the manufacturing issues have since been resolved .
What should you do ?
You should wash your hands regularly - using soap and water for at least 20 seconds , avoid contact with people who have respiratory illness symptoms and stay away from animals .
The CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask if you are not sick or taking care of someone who is ill. • How worried should we be ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enough supplies - like extra water , non-perishable food and medicines - in case you need to self-quarantine .
You might want to discuss work-from-home options with your employer and plan for child care if schools need to close .

Coronavirus: Should Americans be worried? Published 12 March 2020
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The coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, has now reached dozens of countries and has started to take its toll in the US.
So how prepared is the country?
How fast is Covid-19 spreading?
Thousands of new cases across the world are being reported each day, and the true scale could be 10 times higher.
There are 1,323 confirmed cases in the US, 117 in Canada.
Thirty-eight people have died in the US due to the virus and one person has died in Canada.
Officials say risk remains low for the general US public, but is growing.
Bans on large gatherings have been announced, with national guard troops dispatched to cities on both the US East and West coasts
Several states, including Washington, have declared emergencies to deal with the outbreak. The global outbreak has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Stock markets around the world have been in free-fall forcing trading to temporarily halt and causing many people to worry about their retirement funds.
How prepared is the US?
President Donald Trump has claimed the situation is "well under control", while officials at the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) warn the virus will spread and may severely disrupt daily life.
Relative to other countries dealing with coronavirus, the US has done only a handful of tests.
On 6 March, the president signed an $8.3bn (£6.4bn) emergency funding bill to develop a vaccine and help states combat the virus. The UK, for instance, has allocated $38bn (£30bn) to deal with its impacts.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Coronavirus 'risk to the American people remains very low'
Concerns have deepened amid the sharp rise in the number of cases reported in the first week of March. More than half of US states have now reported cases of the sickness.
What are the main concerns?
High medical costs make the virus particularly problematic - many Americans avoid doctor's visits because of unaffordable charges.
On 10 March, Vice-President Mike Pence - who is leading the US response - announced that a group of major health insurance companies covering almost 240 million Americans have agreed not to charge patients for coronavirus testing.
They have also vowed to extend coverage for Covid-19 treatment in all benefit plans - but it's unclear what this extended coverage will entail, and it could still leave insured Americans with thousands of dollars in medical bills.
Taking sick leave is another concern. Not all employers offer paid leave and workplace culture often pushes employees to go to work ill. President Trump's claim that coronavirus patients may get better "by sitting around and even going to work" drew widespread criticism from health experts.
This could contribute to the virus spreading, as infected people may not show significant symptoms for up to 14 days.
What's happening with testing?
Mr Pence has said one million tests are available in all state labs. So far fewer than 10,000 people have been tested - compared to 20,000 per day in South Korea.
The administration has also granted labs permission to develop and use their own diagnostic tests even as they are being reviewed by the national drug agency.
Critics say the shortage of test and facilities has contributed to the community spread of the virus and some have raised doubts that health officials can meet the demand for more tests.
The tests themselves have also had problems. Last month, some health centres noted difficulties using CDC tests. Kits developed at the CDC's lab in Atlanta were contaminated, Axios reported. Officials say the manufacturing issues have since been resolved.
Where can you get tested in the US?
You will need a doctor to refer you to either the CDC or a state health department for testing. Your doctor can take a sample - a nose or throat swab - but it must be processed at a proper facility.
You should call your doctor's office first - officials advise against going to an emergency room for testing.
At least four states - California, Washington New York and Nevada - have mandated some insurers to cover tests.
Even if the test is covered, however, patients may still have to pay fees for office or emergency room visits and any other tests, as well as hospital stays.
And those who work at self-insured companies and uninsured Americans do not have these protections.
What should you do?
You should wash your hands regularly - using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid contact with people who have respiratory illness symptoms and stay away from animals.
The CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask if you are not sick or taking care of someone who is ill.
It may be useful to ensure you have enough supplies - like extra water, non-perishable food and medicines - in case you need to self-quarantine.
You might want to discuss work-from-home options with your employer and plan for child care if schools need to close.
How do you self-quarantine?
If you self-isolate for 14 days, that means not going to work, school, or other public places and avoiding any public transit, including ride-shares and taxis.
Friends and family can drop off supplies, but you shouldn't have any visitors. If you share a home with others, the key is to limit contact as much as possible. Try to avoid using the kitchen when others are there and make sure you clean all surfaces daily.
While the CDC has encouraged businesses to not punish workers who self-quarantine, in the US, the decision is still ultimately left to the employers.
Many states do not have laws regarding whether an employer can fire an employee who is in quarantine, Forbes reported.
A February survey by the Business Group on Health, published by the New York Times, found 68% of employers would pay employees for a quarantine, even if they were unable to work from home, while 12% would pay only for a set amount of time. Another 20% said they had not yet made a decision.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has called for a paid sick leave bill, which he has championed in the past.


bbc--2020-03-05--Coronavirus: California declares emergency after death

California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death , bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11 .
The 71-year-old man , who died in a hospital near Sacramento , had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship , said officials .
The White House moved on Wednesday to expand testing nationwide for the disease .
There are now at least 150 reported US patients with Covid-19 in 16 states .
Worldwide , authorities have confirmed more than 92,000 cases of the virus , of which more than 80,000 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died globally , the vast majority in China .
Ten of the 11 US deaths were in Washington state , but the outbreak has also flared up in Texas and Nebraska .
Meanwhile Washington and Florida both declared states of emergency over the weekend to help prevent the coronavirus .
What do I need to know about the coronavirus ?
• WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS ?
A simple guide • WAYS TO PREVENT CATCHING IT : How to wash your hands • WHERE ARE WE WITH A VACCINE ?
Progress so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Virus maps and charts What do we know about the cruise ship ?
It is believed that the deceased California man became infected aboard the Grand Princess , a cruise ship which made a round trip from San Francisco to Mexico last month .
After the ship docked in San Francisco on 21 February , thousands more passengers boarded and thousands disembarked .
The vessel then began a round-trip to Hawaii .
Some 62 passengers were on both the Mexico and the Hawaii trips .
They have been restricted to their rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being held off the coast of California , and state Governor Gavin Newsom said 11 passengers and 10 crew members are potentially infected .
Mark Pace and his wife Beth are on the ship and told CNN they are among passengers allowed to roam around .
They said they had noticed some changes on board .
In order to get a plate for the buffet , they have to wash their hands and use hand gel .
They are also not allowed to serve themselves .
`` We are a little nervous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possibility .
We came prepared with two weeks of extra medication and my laptop so that I could work if we were confined , '' Mr Pace said .
The ship is operated by Carnival , whose Diamond Princess cruise ship was quarantined last month after dozens of passengers tested positive for Covid-19 as it docked in Japan .
What other action is the US taking ?
The US government currently prohibits entry to foreign nationals who have visited China - the epicentre of the outbreak - during the past 14 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday that any American can be tested for the coronavirus if ordered by a doctor .
• How worried should US be over coronavirus ?
Mr Pence , who is leading the US outbreak response , also said that the White House will begin on-camera briefings on the virus .
In addition , the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift existing restrictions on tests and provide new guidelines for speeding up exams for those who fear they are infected .
But some question how this promise will be kept , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for processing the tests is restricted .
There is also a question of cost , amid reports of uninsured Americans paying upwards of $ 1,000 ( £780 ) for a test .
The US House of Representatives approved $ 8.3bn in emergency aid on Wednesday to combat the coronavirus .
Some health officials have accused the Trump administration of a slow-footed response to the outbreak , and concerns have been raised about a nationwide shortage of test kits .
In response , President Trump blamed the shortage on regulations adopted by his predecessor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration claims it has lifted these regulations by allowing local labs to create their own tests .
Outside of government , United Airlines and Delta have announced cuts to their US flight schedules due to a drop in demand caused by worries over the virus .
What are the latest developments elsewhere ?
The worst-hit country outside China is South Korea , which on Wednesday reported 516 new confirmed infections , bringing the total to 5,766 .
The country 's death toll stands at 35 .
In an effort to curb the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sye-kyun has announced a ban on face mask exports .
Australia has meanwhile banned entry for all foreign nationals from South Korea .
Two people have died from coronavirus in Australia , and another 53 cases have been reported .
Meanwhile , China has reported 139 new cases and 31 deaths , all in Hubei province .
Schools have been closed for at least 10 days in Italy , which is grappling with the worst outbreak outside Asia .
On Thursday , the International Monetary Fund announced $ 50bn ( £39bn ) of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The organisation also warned that global economic growth was now expected to be below the 2.9 % rate for 2019 .
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Coronavirus: California declares emergency after death Published 5 March 2020
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California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11.
The 71-year-old man had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, said officials.
Eleven passengers and 10 crew members are potentially infected on board the Grand Princess now being held off the coast of California.
There are now at least 150 reported US patients with Covid-19 in 16 states.
Worldwide, authorities have confirmed more than 92,000 cases of the virus, of which more than 80,000 are in China.
More than 3,000 people have died globally, the vast majority in China where the virus originated.
Ten of the 11 US deaths were in Washington state.
Meanwhile Washington and Florida both declared states of emergency over the weekend to help prevent the coronavirus.
Such a declaration gives cities and counties the ability to ask the state or other municipalities for aid if and when their own resources are depleted. Officials have said that a state of emergency is meant to expedite the distribution of resources and should not be cause for panic.
What do I need to know about the coronavirus?
What do we know about the cruise ship?
It is believed that the deceased California man became infected aboard the Grand Princess, a cruise ship which made a round trip from San Francisco to Mexico last month.
After the ship docked in San Francisco on 21 February, thousands more passengers boarded and thousands disembarked. The vessel then began a round-trip to Hawaii.
Image source, AFP Image caption, The Grand Princess is one of the world's largest cruise ships (file photo)
Some 62 passengers were on both the Mexico and the Hawaii trips. They have been restricted to their rooms for testing.
The Coast Guard will deliver sampling kits to the ship by helicopter on Thursday and a medical team on board will administer the tests. Fewer than 100 passengers and crew have been identified for testing, Princess Cruises said in a statement.
Mark Pace and his wife Beth are on the ship and told CNN they are among passengers allowed to roam around. They said they had noticed some changes on board. In order to get a plate for the buffet, they have to wash their hands and use hand gel. They are also not allowed to serve themselves.
"We are a little nervous about it. We knew it was a possibility. We came prepared with two weeks of extra medication and my laptop so that I could work if we were confined," Mr Pace said.
The ship is operated by Carnival, whose Diamond Princess cruise ship was quarantined last month after dozens of passengers tested positive for Covid-19 as it docked in Japan.
What other action is the US taking?
The US government currently prohibits entry to foreign nationals who have visited China - the epicentre of the outbreak - during the past 14 days.
US Vice-President Mike Pence said on Wednesday that any American can be tested for the coronavirus if ordered by a doctor.
Mr Pence, who is leading the US outbreak response, also said that the White House will begin on-camera briefings on the virus.
In addition, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift existing restrictions on tests and provide new guidelines for speeding up exams for those who fear they are infected.
But some question how this promise will be kept, as public health laboratories insist their capacity for processing the tests is restricted.
There is also a question of cost, amid reports of uninsured Americans paying upwards of $1,000 (£780) for a test. The US House of Representatives approved $8.3bn in emergency aid on Wednesday to combat the coronavirus.
Some health officials have accused the Trump administration of a slow-footed response to the outbreak, and concerns have been raised about a nationwide shortage of test kits.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, More coronavirus cases in the United States "likely"
In response, President Trump blamed the shortage on regulations adopted by his predecessor, Democratic President Barack Obama. The administration claims it has lifted these regulations by allowing local labs to create their own tests.
Outside of government, United Airlines and Delta have announced cuts to their US flight schedules due to a drop in demand caused by worries over the virus.
What are the latest developments elsewhere?
The worst-hit country outside China is South Korea, which on Wednesday reported 516 new confirmed infections, bringing the total to 5,766. The country's death toll stands at 35.
In an effort to curb the outbreak, South Korea's Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun has announced a ban on face mask exports.
Australia has meanwhile banned entry for all foreign nationals from South Korea. Two people have died from coronavirus in Australia, and another 53 cases have been reported.
Meanwhile, China has reported 139 new cases and 31 deaths, all in Hubei province.
Schools have been closed for at least 10 days in Italy, which is grappling with the worst outbreak outside Asia.
On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund announced $50bn (£39bn) of support for countries hit by the coronavirus. The organisation also warned that global economic growth was now expected to be below the 2.9% rate for 2019.
How have you been affected by the spread of Covid-19? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.


bbc--2020-03-05--Afghan conflict: Top court backs war crimes probe

An investigation of alleged war crimes by the US and others in the Afghan conflict can go ahead , the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) has ruled .
The ICC overturned on appeal a previous decision to block the investigation .
The actions of the Taliban , the Afghan government and US troops since May 2003 are expected to be examined .
The US is not a signatory of the ICC and does not recognise its authority over American citizens .
Afghanistan is a member of the court but officials have expressed opposition to the inquiry .
In April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled that the investigation should not go ahead because it would not `` serve the interests of justice '' .
ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has been seeking a formal investigation into the alleged crimes since 2017 .
The US opposes the investigation , and last year the Trump administration imposed travel restrictions and other sanctions on ICC officials .
President Donald Trump has also pardoned troops prosecuted in the US for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan .
The ICC ruling comes days after the US and the Taliban signed a deal aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 18 years of conflict .
The International Criminal Court has long been criticised for spending far too much of its time looking at the alleged crimes of smaller - often African - nations and shying away from taking cases involving major world players .
So to this extent its investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan is an important moment .
Its remit is to look at the behaviour of the Taliban , the Afghan Government 's forces and of course the Americans .
And therein lies the problem .
The United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ICC and is unlikely to co-operate with it .
More generally Afghanistan is still far from being at peace .
There will be those who see some kind of judicial process to hold wrong-doers to account as being an essential part of reconciliation in the country .
But the practical problems facing any ICC mission may be insurmountable .
What did the court say ?
Presiding appeals judge Piotr Hofmanski said the original pre-trial judges had made a mistake .
They had said that an investigation would not be in the interests of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in successful prosecutions .
But Judge Hofmanski ruled that they had exceeded their powers .
He said that Ms Bensouda 's request did meet the criteria , by showing there was a reasonable basis to believe crimes that fall within the court 's jurisdiction may have been committed .
What are the allegations ?
A preliminary investigation lasting more than a decade examined crimes including intentional attacks against civilians , imprisonment and extra-judicial executions .
A 2016 report from the ICC said there was a reasonable basis to believe the US military had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the CIA .
The report also said it was reasonable to believe the Afghan government had tortured prisoners and the Taliban had committed war crimes such as the mass killing of civilians .

And therein lies the problem. The United States is not a party to the ICC and is unlikely to co-operate with it. More generally Afghanistan is still far from being at peace.


bbc--2020-03-05--Dirty streaming: The internet's big secret

With the launch of streaming services from Disney and Apple , the rollout of 5G and the growth in cryptocurrencies @ @ @ @ @ the impact this huge rise in data use could have on the environment .
There @ @ @ @ @ of data centres around the world , storing everything from viral videos to doctors ' @ @ @ @ @ details .
Many of them run on electricity generated by burning fossil fuels .
Film @ @ @ @ @ went in search of the internet and discovered that 'the cloud ' is actually a @ @ @ @ @ centres and undersea cables .
'Dirty Streaming : The Internet 's Big Secret ' will @ @ @ @ @ on iPlayer from Thursday 5 March 2020 .

With the launch of streaming services from Disney and Apple, the rollout of 5G and the growth in cryptocurrencies, experts are warning about the impact this huge rise in data use could have on the environment.
There are now hundreds of thousands of data centres around the world, storing everything from viral videos to doctors' notes and even bank account details. Many of them run on electricity generated by burning fossil fuels.
Film and TV writer Beth Webb went in search of the internet and discovered that 'the cloud' is actually a vast network of energy-guzzling data centres and undersea cables.
'Dirty Streaming: The Internet's Big Secret' will be available on BBC Three on iPlayer from Thursday 5 March 2020.
Filmed by Hannah Livingston
Produced by Naomi Pallas
Edited by Jon Jones
Executive Producer: Nisha Lilia Diu


bbc--2020-03-05--Katy Perry reveals pregnancy in music video

Pop superstar Katy Perry has revealed that she and her fiancé Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child .
The star announced her pregnancy in the video for her latest song , Never Worn White , revealing a baby bump in the final frames of the four-minute clip .
`` OMG , so glad I do n't have to suck it in anymore , '' she tweeted after the reveal , `` or carry around a big purse '' .
Perry , who was previously married to Russell Brand , has been dating Bloom since 2016 .
In an Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were `` excited '' and `` happy '' , and that the child was due around the same time as her sixth album .
`` There 's a lot that will be happening this summer , '' she said .
`` Not only will I be giving birth , literally , but also figuratively to something you guys have been waiting for .
`` So let 's just call it a double whammy .
It 's a two-for . ''
Perry explained the decision to reveal her pregnancy in a music video , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you guys everything but I knew I would tell you in the best way , which is through a piece of music because that 's ...
I guess that 's how I speak to you .
That 's how we speak together to each other . ''
She added that she 'd started to develop food cravings .
She now carries Tabasco sauce with her at all times and has been eating `` the same burrito for weeks on end '' .
Bloom already has a nine-year-old son Flynn with his ex-wife , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British actor , who is best known for his roles in Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean , proposed to Perry in February 2019 ; and Never Worn White hints that the couple plan to walk down the aisle soon .
`` I 've never worn white / But I wan na get it right / Yeah , I really wan na try with you , '' Perry sings in the chorus .
`` No , I 've never worn white / But I 'm standing here tonight / Cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do . '
'' Before that , however , the star is due to fly to Australia , where she will perform at the Women 's T20 World Cup this Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground , She will also headline a concert next week in support of Australia 's firefighters and communities affected by bushfires .
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Perry explained the decision to reveal her pregnancy in a music video, saying: "I like to tell you guys everything but I knew I would tell you in the best way, which is through a piece of music because that's... I guess that's how I speak to you. That's how we speak together to each other."


bbc--2020-03-05--Nazi name lists in Argentina may reveal loot in Swiss bank

Files discovered in Argentina reveal the names of 12,000 Nazis who lived there in the 1930s and many had Swiss bank accounts , researchers say .
The US-based Simon Wiesenthal Centre , famous for tracking down Nazis , has asked Credit Suisse to identify the dormant bank accounts .
`` We believe that these long-dormant accounts hold monies looted from Jewish victims , '' the centre says .
The papers were found in a store room at a former Nazi HQ in Buenos Aires .
Nazi Germany began seizing Jewish property after enacting racist laws in 1935 and a colossal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1940s .
Much of that wealth was transferred to secret Swiss bank accounts .
In a letter to Credit Suisse Vice-President Christian Küng , the Simon Wiesenthal Centre says `` we are aware that you already have claimants as alleged heirs of Nazis in the list '' .
In a statement on its website , the centre says many of the Nazis listed in the Argentinian files `` contributed to one or more bank accounts at the Schweizerische Kreditanstalt , which became the Credit Suisse bank '' .
In 1930-1938 Argentina had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ José Félix Uriburu , nicknamed `` Von Pepe '' , and his successor Agustín Pedro Justo .
The lists were seized by a special commission set up under the anti-Nazi presidency of Roberto Ortiz , who ruled from 1938 .
The commission had raided the Nazi Unión Alemana de Gremios ( German Union of Syndicates ) .
In 1943 another military coup put a pro-Nazi regime in power in Buenos Aires and the commission 's findings were burned , but recently an Argentinian investigator , Pedro Filipuzzi , found an original copy listing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relics to be displayed in Argentina • One lonely man and his hoard of Nazi art In a statement to the AFP news agency , Credit Suisse says it co-operated with the Volcker inquiry in 1997-1999 to track down Swiss bank accounts that belonged to victims of Nazi persecution .
You can read the full Volcker report on dormant accounts here .
`` However , we will look into this affair again , '' Credit Suisse said .
During and after World War Two several South American countries , including Argentina , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were run by fascist military dictators .
Some most-wanted Nazi war criminals escaped to South America , including Adolf Eichmann , a key organiser of the Holocaust .
He was kidnapped by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and hanged as a war criminal in 1962 after a landmark trial in Jerusalem .

In a statement on its website, the centre says many of the Nazis listed in the Argentinian files "contributed to one or more bank accounts at the Schweizerische Kreditanstalt, which became the Credit Suisse bank".