portrait from a destroyed suit. philippines in the us starts may 20th on t.w. . this is deja vu news live from berlin accusations fly in the right wing american media of a coronavirus cover up. china says the disease originated in a wildlife market but some u.s. news outlets and president donald trump claim the virus could have been created in a research lab also coming up. russia could celebrate unorthodoxy

easter as the number of corona virus infections jumps mass is celebrated without worshipers to try to stem the spread after a record increase of 6000 infections on sunday we take a look at how authorities in russia are reacting. to the world's biggest music stars sing for unity in the fight against the coronavirus. a 6 hour live concert features billy eilish and the rolling stones in their living rooms more than $100.00 stars came together staying at home. nick spicer welcome most countries except that the corona virus originated in. but

how exactly was it transmitted to people some media in the u.s. are suggesting it could have all started in a research lab in the city of one hand and fox news closely watched by president donald trump is 1st among them china however says the virus spread in a wildlife market leading american and european scientists agree but for some in the u.s. the debate continues. chinese authorities say this is the source of a new coronavirus the food markets in wu han been unable to track down the 1st person to have a virus meaning is overage insisted unclear. some american media outlets and even for u.s. president himself have come up with their own theories they claim of i was a scape from a laboratory and by mistake. it was a mistake. it's

a big difference between those 2 in either event they should have. we asked to go in very early. and i think there were embarrassed yes no evidence to support such claims but to lead cable show us officials had to raise concerns about safety issues in 2 years ago is director says his stuff take every precaution to be what you do there's no way that the virus came from us we have strict safety regulations in place concerning our research our lab is safe china has been accused of downplaying of ya break and of underreporting deaths 2 days ago authorities in hand raised the official death toll in the city by 50 percent beijing has hit tobacco is coming out of washington. they are enjoying to focus attention on the possible source of the virus every attentively server knows that they are trying to cause confusion to destruct and to shift responsibility for his or thank

you very much that is a clear dig at us president don't we trump who is being criticized at home for his handling of the crisis relations between the u.s. and china was strained before he operates now both very even worse. and we're joined now by the abuse political correspondent alexander phenomena in washington alexander why is there this debate about the coronavirus starting in a chinese lab when leading scientist say it's unfounded you're right we are hearing those rumors conspiracy theories who are seeing those reports in some us media and even president trump has announced that his administration is looking into the issue and that they have started an investigation and to understand why we have to see the whole issue in the context of the growing china sentiment here in the u.s. 77 percent of all of americans according to

a recent poll believe that china covered up the extent of the coronavirus pandemic and president of course pays attention to such opinion polls he's reelection campaign believes stead being tough on china blaming china china could get him reelected and his critics even though they acknowledge that china was not transparent with regards to the pandemic belief that he is trying to use beijing to deflect from at the shortcomings of his own response to the coronavirus pandemic. speaking of shortcomings more than 40000 people have now died from covert 19 in the us i think that's the highest number for any country globally how has the president's response evolved. well as you know initially he downplayed the whole crisis he talked about the virus it is under control he has definitely changed his attitude here and he has established this

taskforce he's been holding their daily press briefings on the coronavirus pandemic and has been working with governors and mayors across the country however he attacks them if they criticize him for shortcomings and he uses he's briefing instead of talking about sticker on the virus pandemic to to tell his accomplishments so sometimes you have the feeling that he's not only concerned about what's going on in the you asked but he's also very concerned about his own ratings. we watch the press conference of course here as well and trump offered to help around of all countries of the 2nd was a surprise to you know i don't see it as a surprise maybe surprising that he was a very specific talking about ventilators but it was in march that the u.s.

administration said that they offer too many terror and aids to iran but that iran didn't want to response to it because the iranian government of course is saying that that the you as should consider spending its trade sanctions and actually i asked president. a few weeks ago if he would consider suspending you as sanctions and he told me that he's waiting for the phone call from iran to start talking to each other so maybe that's a key issue here that he wants iran to come back to the negotiating table ok very interesting thanks for that alexander for naaman our political correspondent in washington d.c. . more than 260000000 orthodox christians in russia eastern european and the middle east have been celebrating easter week after most other christians in most of those countries church leaders urged worshipers to stay at home to avoid spreading the new coronavirus but in some places the faithful

did attend services some perhaps believing that god or simply wearing a mask would protect them. in georgia some churches were open but because of a nationwide curfew orthodox worship has had to stay it services the whole night long from 9 on saturday evening until 6 in the morning. looking out is not. enough and i saw no virus threat here today instead i felt much safer but our gig never would have been much better if more people were here. but up as it now it's just the doctor all of us are sort of. in belarus where there is no lockdown and no official fear of the pandemic hundreds of thousands attended services all over the country. the but in neighboring russia where half of all eastern orthodox christians live easter was celebrated in

practically empty churches patrie after carol head of the russian branch of the religion had called on people to stay home. if the theme will ashish president vladimir putin greeted the faithful from his home and said he had no doubt they would overcome the challenges of the pandemic now but when i do both evil often see what back of your god helps those who help themselves really personally and that is how we are acting but on this radiant holiday of christ's resurrection i would still like to see all will be well with god's help. in moscow as in most other parts of the orthodox world this easter is the quietest in the history of the religion. time now to take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. migrants rescued in the mediterranean sea have been taken to a porn change ship off the italian coast nearly $180.00 by france are now on board the vessel which is to remain off the coast of sicily for 2 weeks italy has blocked

all rescue bargains. disembarking on its shores because of the corona virus. in canada a man wearing a police uniform is killed at least 13 people including a police officer in the eastern province of nova scotia the gunman went on a 12 hour rampage shooting people in several locations is now dead after a chase down a busy highway. germany is marking the anniversary of the liberation of the bergen belsen concentration camp in april 945 it was one of the 1st camps to be liberated by the western allies more than 50000 people died there including the direst and frank. and we turn to sports now. clubs are feeling the financial strain grow each passing week during a league suspension with no clear end date in sight clubs are hoping this season

can resume in may but for some the suspension has exposed the frailties of the football business. the bundesliga has been suspended for more than a month which was left clubs in financial limbo. last month the german football league. held a general meeting. 13 out of $36.00 clubs said they would be at risk of insolvency. from t.v. deals plays an important role in their survival. if we don't get the money from media contracts we're talking about a deficit of around 15000000 euros economists has been analyzing the balance sheets of bundesliga clubs have some clubs quickly found themselves in financial difficulties among the reasons high levels of debt. and if i can talk you approach then i have

a massive. several clubs have been guilty of over investment by basing their expenditure on future earnings. spends large amounts of money chasing a spot in the lucrative champions league they had a poor season last time around and posted losses of 26000000 euros they've had to ask sponsors for a helping hand. it is indeed very serious dish not serious situation has led the president about klaus hoffman to call for a rethink of how clubs are financed but for now the more pressing issue is just how soon the bundesliga will be able to start back up again. millions of music fans around the world have been enjoying a virtual mega concert honoring health workers the all star lineup included the rolling stones and grammy winner billie eilish and many more and in the time of the

pandemic all of course were performing from home. with. music with a message and. global citizen and lady gaga curated the online 6 hour event as a love letter to the world. was . hosted by jimmy fallon and other u.s. talk show hosts the event celebrated those on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. most of these performance would be used to the stage but it was all filmed in their homes and included paul mccartney stevie wonder celine dion billy eilish and elton john.

reid. not just some of the stars swapped performances for messages of solidarity and african american in large have been so clearly. those with preexisting condition market even higher this bar is killing black. album arming the heart rate here in america. instead of calling for donations from the

public the event urged corporations and philanthropists to donate to the world health organization 19 solidarity response fund and so far over $120000000.00 has been raised funds will go to support both local charities and also efforts to provide equipment to health care workers around the world 7. this is to give you news thanks so much. we're all set. to go beyond the obvious. we're all about the stories that matter to. you but. whatever it takes. you are running around trying to change what little nugget d.w.

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