this is news live from berlin much of northern italy is in lockdown to contain the corona virus up to 16000000 people in one body and surrounding provinces are in quarantine and need special permission to travel as part of emergency measures the country's death toll has climbed to nearly 370 also on the show. on international women's day we have a report from pakistan where women across the country attended protests supporting their on rights but in the islamic republic attitudes towards women its rights one

thing please divide it. and by munich move then move another step closer to retiring they've got total champions record in. the league at the top of the top. i'm anthony how it's good to have you with us the italian government has put roughly a quarter of its population under quarantine in a bid to stop a rapidly expanding outbreak of the coronavirus it's the most drastic measure taken get in a european country the lockdown affects the bridge in of long body and other northern provinces and includes venice and italy's financial financial capital milan italy has been hit with the most known corona virus infections in europe the government's most recent figures shows 7375 confirmed cases 366 people have died. transport ministry says it is still allowing tourists in the regions to

leave but for residents. severely restricted for almost a month. milan italy's vibrant financial heart turned into a ghost town lumber d. is the country's most populous region it's also where the corona virus has hit the hardest putting hospitals under strain and the government under increasing pressure to take drastic measures. for law and the other northern provinces that i have listed people will be banned from entering or leaving these territories or travelling within the territories. and. just removing exceptions will only be allowed for proven professional needs. exceptional cases and for medical reasons.

the decree doesn't only restrict travel people in lockdown zones are also advised to cut down on social activities and stay home as much as possible. in restaurants in the lockdown area must close by 6 pm schools cinemas museums and gyms are closed nationwide those who do not respect the measures could face jail terms and fines news of the imminent quarantine set off a last minute rush to beat the clock in line and in other cities people race to train stations trying to get out before it was too late. well that's a good because i read 2 hours ago that they may be putting out a new decree putting pot away in the red zone and because i'd like to return down south to my relatives i decided to go earlier the virus is forcing people to change their lifestyles it's also taking a toll on italy's economy the tourism sector is one of the most affected easter one

of the peak times is about a month away and reports are that as many as 90 percent of visitors have canceled the trips. well they way spoke with silvia because a journalist living in milan and asked to about the lockdowns impact on the people who work wise offices are closing down some are recommending to their staff to stay at some are just like leaving the people. the choice to go whether to go or not to go. for us journeys of course we can work from from anywhere so it's fine you can tweet and work from anywhere but like in terms of personal life and social life i think it's going to be hard for italian not to you know restaurants or to move your g.p.s. or to be able to go for a train or 6 pm. that was so be it a coffee in the meanwhile in the u.s. the government is writing to prepare millions of test kits off the shortages left

many people on the table to be tested for the coronavirus health officials are warning that large public gatherings could be banned in the coming weeks and california schools and public venues are being closed to contain the spread of the virus. conflicting messages on the coronavirus from the u.s. government vice president mike pence is leading the communications effort he appeared with the head of the centers for disease control who recommended caution and common sense for personal responsibility here we're all in this together every one of us and when the c.d.c. says we're asked. people to use common sense wash your hands 20 seconds soap and water works fine coffin 0 use a kleenex dispose of don't touch your face a lot you know i think with the head of the infectious diseases unit at the national institutes of health went much further say no launch crowds no long trips

and above all don't get on a cruise ship cruise ships have proven to be particularly dangerous the grand princess with more than 3000 passengers is currently in international waters off the california coast 21 people on board have tested positive so far there are fears that sounds of passengers are still being exposed to the virus and can't get off from president donald trump a different approach entirely he's refused to cancel his massive reelection events despite official advice to avoid large gatherings and. traveling and doing very well if you go with respect to that stuff from the 5. washington d.c. has just registered its 1st case but trump brushed that off 2 countries are going to get. no notice or the. other. that mixed messaging has left many americans unsure of what to do or how serious the outbreak really is. a brief look now at some of the other stories making headlines around

the world. north korea's reported to have 53 unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast on sunday south korea's military released the information but didn't provide any further details of the north 52 short range projectiles from its eastern coastal city of one son into the sea last week. 5 people have died in an avalanche in the austrian alps the victims were on a snowshoe hiking to a in the dock stunned region when they were buried under a meter of snow the 3 women and men who were killed said to be from the chick chick republic. the families of passengers killed when a missile shot down a malaysian airliner in ukraine in 2014 have protested outside the russian embassy in the hague i set out 298 chose to represent the victims on the eve of the trial the 4 men charged in the disaster.

marches have taken place around the world to mark international women's day in mexico scuffles broke out after anti-abortion activist how bad the capital's cathedral tensions were also on the rise in chile protesters in santiago called for gender equality and in poland marches in warsaw also demanded rights of. all men while tempers flared as protesters marched in pakistan to celebrate international women's day it's a controversial event in a society where some women are still the victims of the killings of the women demonstrating here are brave they were threatened not to take to the streets not just here in lahore pakistan across the country despite the intimidation they have come our own decisions our own right it says on the posters. like everything that americans and women having on the other hand i need to know.

if they are. gay rights activists are also protesting the conservative islamic party wanted to ban the joint demonstration but the supreme court in the who are allowed to march. are. these conservative islamic women push for the protest saying they are the pride of the nation and that the koran and families alone regulate equality between men and women reality testing all of the ok. so i did it in my view not. taking the benefit of the women. while they say strong women are part of islamic society and they reject feminism and the recognition of gays and lesbians equality continues to divide pakistan.

to lebanon now where the economy is in freefall a number of banks are on the verge of going bust and the government has just announced it doesn't have the funds to pay upcoming bond dates and for many ordinary lebanese the financial crisis is threatening their livelihood. more rashard jar used to sell $400.00 sandwiches a day to day he only sold for the 65 year old is now forced to live off his savings he says he'll probably have to give up his cafe soon like many others in beirut. we've been here in this industrial corridor for 40 years since 1979 even during the civil war the situation wasn't as bad as now. lebanon's economy is in freefall around one in 10 businesses has been forced to close including hundreds of cafes and restaurants since november some 220000 people have lost their jobs others have seen their wages cut in half many people can no longer afford to pay their rent and

the number of homeless is on the rise excessive government debt has contributed to the country's worst economic crisis ever a number of banks are facing collapse currency reserves are running out and a.t.m.'s are restricting cash withdrawals to $100.00 per customer per week on saturday the prime minister announced that the country would not be able to repay a bond debt due on monday it's lebanon's 1st sovereign default. the default would be would make it very difficult for lebanon to open letters of credit with gold in order to put those basic people are. many lebanese are angry that ordinary citizens will now face the consequences of what they believe is mismanagement by a corrupt political elite. to the bundesliga now where leaders by munich a 4 points clear at the top after. the but there were mixed feelings before kick off as birthday celebrations were contrasted with the very very real threat

probably is posed to the sport by coronavirus. yes he was x. a scored when he made his 1st goal in this league a start against hoffenheim last weekend and the 18 year old dutchman once again took the place of the injured robert leavened up front. ahead of kickoff the german health minister recommended that large public events be cancelled to help control the spread of the coronavirus but it was too late for this sellout crowd of 75000 who put on a big choreographic display in celebration of the club's 120th anniversary. fire and also wore a special edition kits for the occasion. but it was outscored who had the 1st shot on goal and the match. had to work live in safford in the 11th minute was too easy for manuel neuer to handle high and didn't have a real chance until the final seconds of the 1st half. sorry you cannot breathe fed

it to thomas who bounced it over the crossbar i got another shot early in the 2nd half and this time he made outscored was around boa tang with a beautiful long ball and near the guy did it into the net when neil. borg cut byron on the break in the 90th minute. but you could tell from the look the needed less nervous reaction that this one was not going to count you be the judge offside according to the referee i and then biron struck the final blow in injury time was much to the relief of coach kanzi flick the bank gorecki hitting the target to round out the 2 nil score. i think at us and i don't think in the coming weeks anyone is going to look back and say we didn't

perform our best today the look we look at the score and the fact that we won't and in the end that's what counts them and affect us to sit out sport came away empty handed but it was a happy birthday for buying in munich and maintain their lead at the top of the table. at the bottom end of the bundesliga monson 311 in a scrappy relegation clash monts took the lead when live in austin ali headed in it was initially ruled out for offside but the video assistant attend the decision once then had a man sent off and were made to pay when. a light on was so let's take a look at how those results have affected the bundesliga standings and defending. champion spined lead by 4 points from dope and lot c. slipped to 3rd and live accusing of climbed into the 4th and final champions league spot at the bottom and had a born and bremen stay in the automatic very location places with months for points about the golf who are in the relegation playoff spot. you're watching news from

berlin coming up next adult film looking at slavery and human trafficking works throughout history please don't forget the website is there for all the latest that's. more news coming at the top of the alpha now but i'm anthony howard in berlin thanks watching. the stories that. whatever it takes. a running. mate for mines.