this is the w. news live from berlin people in italy start a new work week that will be anything but normal in many parts of the country movements and things restricted across much of the north and to be to stop the spread of the coronavirus the unprecedented and controversy a walk down comes amid a spike in new cases in europe's worst affected country also coming up on international women's day we have a report from pakistan where women across the country attended protests supporting and riots in news landing with public attitudes towards women's rights remain

deeply divided. and by munich moving up a step closer to retiring their bundesliga title champions record an outburst to maintain their lead at the top of the type. i'm anthony how good to have you with us talents in northern regions are starting to fist work on the unprecedented pointing conditions the government has put in place major restrictions on travel business and public events as it seeks to control a rapidly expanding outbreak of the corona virus the quarantine affects the bridge of one body and other northern provinces including the cities of milan and venice in total $16000000.00 residents are affected italy has the most known corona virus infections in europe the government's latest figures show 7375 confirmed

cases 366 people have died. well italy's transport ministry says it is still allowing tourists to leave but for residents studly life will be severely restricted for almost a month. roadblocks like these could become a familiar sight across northern italy travelers are asked to explain why they're leaving the so-called red zones authorities say only those with serious reasons as well as workers will be allowed to pass. in milan's normally bustling center only a fraction of the usual crowds leaving traders worried about their livelihoods. been empty all day and haven't served a single meal today in the restaurant. so looking at this moment there's an economic impact everywhere in the galleries and in the whole center i think that not only milan is closing down the whole world is closing down. because the moment

. there was confusion at airports and train stations as some services continue to run officials are still figuring out how to implement travel restrictions residents are adjusting to life under lockdown and maybe just that it was indeed he said he had to remain positive than calm and live the best way possible taking all precautions we have to adapt our lifestyles but we carry out a little see on israel stop and so shannon to be honest i think this measure is to straight to closing down the whole legion of lawn that he seems like a much too strong reaction force to. top league football games are continuing. in empty stadiums. queues quickly formed at supermarkets authorities have told residents not to panic by insisting supply lines will be kept open. panic took hold in several prisons inmates rioted over new quarantine restrictions

at least one died in the chaos. the number of infected persons continues to rise health authorities insist the caution is necessary no nec it's or not but there are no parts of italy that are completely immune to the virus there are parts of italy in which the virus currently circulates less but the fact that the virus circulates depends on our behavior depended on it i mean. as italy's tourism centers empty out the world health organization has praised the government's bold and courageous steps which other countries may soon decide to follow. well meanwhile in the u.s. the government is rising to pre-pay and millions of test kits to shortages left many people and i able to be tested for the corona virus in california schools and public venues being closed to contain the spread of the virus. conflicting messages on the corona virus from the us 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 of personal responsibility here we're all in this together every one of us and when the c.d.c. says we're asking people to use common sense wash your hands 20 seconds soap and water works fine cough and use a kleenex dispose of it 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 $3000.00 passengers is currently in international waters off the california coast $21.00 people on board have tested positive so far there are fears that thousands 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. are doing very well with. respect to that from. washington d.c. has just registered its 1st case but crossed out off to. no notice or. that mixed messaging has left many americans are unsure of what to do or how serious the outbreak really is one big very big developing story rather in our coronavirus coverage is that stock markets have been hit extremely hard as part of the financial blowback china's market lost 6 percent and it's the same across the region japan walked off a 5 percent of its share market south korea and its friday both lost more than 5

percent as well and all indications are that the u.s. will be hard hit too when markets open their ok brief look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. north korea's reported 2 of 53 unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast on sunday south korea's military released the information but didn't provide any further details the north fired 2 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 docks region where they were buried under a meter of snow the 3 women and 2 men were killed said to be from the czech republic. much as have been taking place around the world to mock international women's day in mexico scuffles broke out after an anti abortion

activist banners outside the capital's cathedral tensions were also on the rise in chile as protesters in santiago called for gender equality and in poland marches in warsaw also demanded equal rights. and meanwhile tempers flared as protested marched in pakistan to celebrate international women's day it's a controversy a live event in a society where some women are still the victims of on the killings. 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. that and i need to know. if they are. gay rights activists are also protesting

the conservative islamic party one it's a band the joint german stray shit 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 riyadh protesting all or ok . sorry about it imagine i was. taking the benefit of the women. while they say strong women are part of islamic society 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 up coming bonds dates and for many ordinary lebanese the financial crisis is threatening their livelihood. morrish our jar used to sell 400 sandwiches a day today he only sold for the 65 year old is now forced to live off a 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. in order to put. the 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 waylaid is by munich 4 points clear at the top. of the that there were mixed feelings before kick off as birthday celebrations were contrasted with the very real threat posed to the sport by

coronavirus. yes he was x. a school board when he made his 1st bundesliga 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 in the match thank you had the word live in sanford in the 11th minute was too easy for manuel neuer to handle biron didn't have a real chance until the final seconds of the 1st half. serge did not brief fed it to thomas who bounced it over the crossbar i got another shot

early in the 2nd half and this time he made out scored the bedroom boa 10 with a beautiful long ball and guided it into the net when neil. i was bored caught by iron on the break in the 90th minute. but you could tell from the needle listeners reaction that this one was not going to count you be the judge off so i poured into the referee i and then byron struck the final blow in injury time i was much to the relief of coach kanzi flick the beyond gorecki hitting the target to round out the 2 neil storyline. i don't think in the coming weeks anyone is going to look back and say we didn't perform my best today on the we look at the score and the fact that we won't and in the end that's what counts them and

affect us just sit out sport came away empty handed but it was a happy birthday for buy in munich and maintained their lead at the top of the table. well at the bottom end of the bundesliga months and golf drew $11.00 in a scrappy relegation clash mines took the lead when they've been asked to. hit it. was initially brought out for the video assistant overturned the decision once and had a man sent off and were made to pay when k'naan kadam a little light on was. so let's take a look at how those results of affected the bundesliga standings and defending champions by and they by 4 points from don't. slip to 3rd and live accuse and have climbed into the 4th and final champions league spot for now at the bottom of bone and they had a bremen stay in the automatic relegation places with months 4 points of who are in

the relegation playoff spot you're watching news from berlin coming up next adult film looking at slavery and human trafficking routes throughout history there with more news coming up at the top of the hour with terry for now though i'm anthony howard in berlin thanks for watching. all of the stories that. really. whatever it takes. a running. joke you made for mines.