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The death toll due to coronavirus climbed to 429 in Iran with 75 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

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The number of infected in the Islamic Republic crossed 10,000.

"Seventy-five people hospitalised in the past few days have lost their lives and today a total of 429 infected people are no longer with us," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said.

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Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif had said earlier that the country had requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency funding to help it fight the coronavirus outbreak.

The World Health Organization(WHO) had said on Wednesday that Iran was doing its best to fight the virus despite lack of equipment but needed more supplies.

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"Iran is doing its best... we are trying to mobilise more support for Iran," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

Meanwhile, In Italy which has been hit the hardest in Europe due to the virus shut all stores except pharmacies and food shops in an attempt to contain the deadly virus.

The streets in Italy have emptied for the past week with the country on lockdown as the country recorded 827 deaths in just over two weeks.

Cathedrals across the nation have cancelled mass and cafes closed down as the virus scare has gripped the country.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte while thanking the country for the "sacrifices", said: "All shops will be closed except for basic necessities, such as pharmacies and food stores, bars, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and canteen services will close. Home delivery is allowed."

"No need to rush to buy groceries," the Italian prime minister said.

The Italian prime minister on Wednesday announced $28 billion package to fight the virus.&nbsp; 
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Italy has witnessed nearly 60 per cent of the deaths recorded outside China with Milan's Lombardy region the worst hit due to the virus.

The death toll due to coronavirus climbed to 429 in Iran with 75 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. Also Read: COVID-19 likely to cost global economy $1 trillion in 2020 The number of infected in the Islamic Republic crossed 10,000.

The death toll due to coronavirus climbed to 429 in Iran with 75 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. Also Read: COVID-19 likely to cost global economy $1 trillion in 2020 The number of infected in the Islamic Republic crossed 10,000. "Seventy-five people hospitalised in the past few days have lost their lives and today a total of 429 infected people are no longer with us," health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said. Watch Video: Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif had said earlier that the country had requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency funding to help it fight the coronavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization(WHO) had said on Wednesday that Iran was doing its best to fight the virus despite lack of equipment but needed more supplies. In Pics: 'Namaste', coronavirus outbreak forces change in social interaction by world leaders "Iran is doing its best... we are trying to mobilise more support for Iran," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Meanwhile, In Italy which has been hit the hardest in Europe due to the virus shut all stores except pharmacies and food shops in an attempt to contain the deadly virus. The streets in Italy have emptied for the past week with the country on lockdown as the country recorded 827 deaths in just over two weeks. Cathedrals across the nation have cancelled mass and cafes closed down as the virus scare has gripped the country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte while thanking the country for the "sacrifices", said: "All shops will be closed except for basic necessities, such as pharmacies and food stores, bars, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and canteen services will close. Home delivery is allowed." "No need to rush to buy groceries," the Italian prime minister said. The Italian prime minister on Wednesday announced $28 billion package to fight the virus. Italy has witnessed nearly 60 per cent of the deaths recorded outside China with Milan's Lombardy region the worst hit due to the virus.

Coronavirus: Death toll in Iran climbs to 429; Italy shuts stores

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-workers-quarantined-at-construction-site-in-nepal-285684">COVID-19</a> can be characterised as a pandemic".

"COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva, adding, "We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus."

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"We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic," the WHO chief added.

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The WHO chief said Iran is doing its best despite lack of equipment&nbsp;but needed more supplies.&nbsp;

"Iran is doing its best... we are trying to mobilise more support for Iran," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted.

"We need to remain calm," the WHO chief added.

"Now there are more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries and 4,291 people have died," Tedros said.

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Meanwhile, Iran reported 63 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest single-day toll in the three weeks. The outbreak in Iran is one of the highest outside China.

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In Italy which has been hit the hardest in Europe with 631 deaths has been reeling under the virus attack with the country on lockdown.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday that the government was allocating $28.3 billion to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Economy minister Roberto Gualtieri said his government&nbsp;will immediately use "half of these resources" and keep the other half in reserve.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that "COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic". "COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva, adding, "We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that "COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic". "COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva, adding, "We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus." Also Read: Government suspends all regular visas to India except diplomatic and official visas "We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic," the WHO chief added. Watch Video: The WHO chief said Iran is doing its best despite lack of equipment but needed more supplies. "Iran is doing its best... we are trying to mobilise more support for Iran," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted. "We need to remain calm," the WHO chief added. "Now there are more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries and 4,291 people have died," Tedros said. Also Read: Turkey declares first coronavirus case, praised by WHO for vigilance Meanwhile, Iran reported 63 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest single-day toll in the three weeks. The outbreak in Iran is one of the highest outside China. In Pics: Coronavirus fear leads to empty shelves in supermarkets In Italy which has been hit the hardest in Europe with 631 deaths has been reeling under the virus attack with the country on lockdown. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday that the government was allocating $28.3 billion to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak. Economy minister Roberto Gualtieri said his government will immediately use "half of these resources" and keep the other half in reserve.

Coronavirus can be characterised as a pandemic: WHO

Pakistan reported another case of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-outbreak-government-suspends-all-regular-visas-to-india-except-diplomatic-and-official-visas-from-march-13-285693">coronavirus</a> with the number of confirmed cases climbing to 20, according to reports.

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A 14-year-old boy in Gilgit-Baltistan tested positive for the virus.

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As Italy crossed 10,000 infections, Pakistan's foreign ministry said that a 65-year-old Pakistani man living in Italy died due to the virus.

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The man was reportedly living in Italy.

In Nepal, at least 71 Chinese workers engaged at a construction site in Nepal were placed under quarantine. The workers had returned from Chengdu and Beijing after celebrating the Chinese New Year. Earlier, 36 Chinese workers of the airport project were also quarantined after their return from China.

Meanwhile, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. “COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic,” WHO chief Tedros said, adding,"We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus.”&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,291 lives and infected more than 118,000 people across 114 countries.

Pakistan reported another case of coronavirus with the number of confirmed cases climbing to 20, according to reports. 244/ The most important to limit the spread of #coronavirus is to ensure that we observe hygiene by washing hands properly, avoid touching our face & keep distance with sick people.

Pakistan reported another case of coronavirus with the number of confirmed cases climbing to 20, according to reports. 244/ The most important to limit the spread of #coronavirus is to ensure that we observe hygiene by washing hands properly, avoid touching our face & keep distance with sick people. The govt is working hard to contain the spread, but we all need to take our part in this fight. — Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) March 10, 2020 × A 14-year-old boy in Gilgit-Baltistan tested positive for the virus. Also Read: Turkey declares first coronavirus case, praised by WHO for vigilance As Italy crossed 10,000 infections, Pakistan's foreign ministry said that a 65-year-old Pakistani man living in Italy died due to the virus. 243/ Cases in Pakistan have more than doubled in last 24 hours. This is not surprising. Disease has spread in 106 countries. All 19 cases have brought this from abroad. All are stable. There is no evidence of local spread as yet. If we act responsibly we can avoid spread. — Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) March 10, 2020 × The man was reportedly living in Italy. In Nepal, at least 71 Chinese workers engaged at a construction site in Nepal were placed under quarantine. The workers had returned from Chengdu and Beijing after celebrating the Chinese New Year. Earlier, 36 Chinese workers of the airport project were also quarantined after their return from China. Meanwhile, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. “COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic,” WHO chief Tedros said, adding,"We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus.” The deadly coronavirus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,291 lives and infected more than 118,000 people across 114 countries.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan climbs to 20

India's ministry of health and family welfare said today that all existing visas except diplomatic, official including that of UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stands suspended till April 15 due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-workers-quarantined-at-construction-site-in-nepal-285684">coronavirus</a>.

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The measure will come into effect from March 13 at 1200 GMT at the port of departure.

The ministry said all incoming travellers, including Indians arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15 this year shall be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days.

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"Visa free travel facility granted to OCI cardholders is kept in abeyance till April 15," it added.

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Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh directorate of health services said that 3,253 travellers from coronavirus affected countries have been identified and tracked by surveillance units and placed under surveillance. At least 739 travellers have been tracked and put under home isolation with one admitted at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, the directorate informed.

Nine people have been found to be carrying the virus in Uttar Pradesh with results of 77 samples still awaited.

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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said today that ten positive cases of coronavirus have been found in the state including eight positive cases in Pune.

In Delhi, a high-level Group of Ministers today reviewed the current status and actions for the prevention and management of coronavirus which included information about the various travel advisories in view of the evolving global situation regarding <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-declares-first-coronavirus-case-praised-by-who-for-vigilance-285694">COVID-19</a>.

India's ministry of health and family welfare said today that all existing visas except diplomatic, official including that of UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stands suspended till April 15 due to coronavirus.

India's ministry of health and family welfare said today that all existing visas except diplomatic, official including that of UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stands suspended till April 15 due to coronavirus. Also Read: 76-year-old Karnataka man dies, could be India's first COVID-19 casualty The measure will come into effect from March 13 at 1200 GMT at the port of departure. The ministry said all incoming travellers, including Indians arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15 this year shall be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days. Watch Video: "Visa free travel facility granted to OCI cardholders is kept in abeyance till April 15," it added. Also Read: Coronavirus can be characterised as a pandemic, says WHO Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh directorate of health services said that 3,253 travellers from coronavirus affected countries have been identified and tracked by surveillance units and placed under surveillance. At least 739 travellers have been tracked and put under home isolation with one admitted at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, the directorate informed. Nine people have been found to be carrying the virus in Uttar Pradesh with results of 77 samples still awaited. In Pics: Coronavirus fear leads to empty shelves in supermarkets Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said today that ten positive cases of coronavirus have been found in the state including eight positive cases in Pune. In Delhi, a high-level Group of Ministers today reviewed the current status and actions for the prevention and management of coronavirus which included information about the various travel advisories in view of the evolving global situation regarding COVID-19.

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At least four women of a family in Pakistan died on Wednesday after the roof of their house collapsed due to heavy rains that have claimed 32 lives in the country's northwest province.

The roof of the dilapidated mud house caved in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four and wounding three women, police said.

The dead included a grandmother, her daughter and granddaughter, they said.

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The rescue and police teams have recovered the dead bodies from the debris. The injured have been shifted to a hospital, police said.

A total of 28 people were killed in the heavy rains from March 4 to 8.

Out of the total 32 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22 are children and eight are women.

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Nearly 70 people, including 40 children and 15 women, have been injured in the rains.

The province's relief department has declared an emergency from March 7 to 14 to provide relief to the victims.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms have been lashing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since last week, triggering flash floods and landslides.

At least four women of a family in Pakistan died on Wednesday after the roof of their house collapsed due to heavy rains that have claimed 32 lives in the country's northwest province.

At least four women of a family in Pakistan died on Wednesday after the roof of their house collapsed due to heavy rains that have claimed 32 lives in the country's northwest province. The roof of the dilapidated mud house caved in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four and wounding three women, police said. The dead included a grandmother, her daughter and granddaughter, they said. Also read: 27 killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The rescue and police teams have recovered the dead bodies from the debris. The injured have been shifted to a hospital, police said. A total of 28 people were killed in the heavy rains from March 4 to 8. Out of the total 32 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22 are children and eight are women. Also see: 20 killed, several injured as heavy rains lash Pakistan Nearly 70 people, including 40 children and 15 women, have been injured in the rains. The province's relief department has declared an emergency from March 7 to 14 to provide relief to the victims. Heavy rains and thunderstorms have been lashing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since last week, triggering flash floods and landslides.

Heavy rains kill 32 people in Pakistan

A total of 71 Chinese workers engaged at a construction site in Nepal have been placed under quarantine after their return to the Himalayan nation from China, an official said on Wednesday.

The Chinese workers, who returned to Nepal between March 4 and 6 from Chengdu and Beijing after celebrating the Chinese New Year, have been kept in isolation at the Pokhara Regional Airport project where they work.

"They had already been quarantined in China for 14 days before embarking for Nepal. As neither we nor the workers wanted to take any chances, we decided to place them in quarantine again," said airport project manager Binesh Munkarmi.

The workers' temperature is being checked three times a day, he said.

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"We've informed the Province Health Directorate about the quarantine of Chinese workers. So far, everyone's is normal," Munkarmi said.

Earlier, 36 Chinese workers of the airport project were also quarantined after their return from China.

Munkarmi said a total of 190 Chinese workers, including the 36 who underwent quarantine, had been deployed for work.

Gandaki Province Health Directorate Director Binod Sharma said his office was keeping a close eye on the condition of the Chinese workers engaged at the airport construction site.

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"We'd visited the project site on Sunday morning. All workers are in good health," he said.

Sharma informed his office was also monitoring the health of Chinese workers employed at other projects, such as Nawalpur's Hongshi Cement Factory, Narayangadh-Butwal road section and Nyadi Hydropower Project.

China has been investing heavily in Nepal in the last few years to enhance the connectivity and infrastructure.

The two countries signed eight agreements in 2018 for developing major infrastructure projects in the land-locked Himalayan nation to further deepen the bilateral ties.

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The deadly coronavirus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,200 lives and infected more than 117,330 people across 107 countries and territories.

China remains the hardest-hit with more than 80,000 infections and 3,000 deaths.

The World Health Organisation raised the global virus risk to maximum level after the outbreak spread to sub-Saharan Africa and stock markets around the world plummeted.

A total of 71 Chinese workers engaged at a construction site in Nepal have been placed under quarantine after their return to the Himalayan nation from China, an official said on Wednesday.

A total of 71 Chinese workers engaged at a construction site in Nepal have been placed under quarantine after their return to the Himalayan nation from China, an official said on Wednesday. The Chinese workers, who returned to Nepal between March 4 and 6 from Chengdu and Beijing after celebrating the Chinese New Year, have been kept in isolation at the Pokhara Regional Airport project where they work. "They had already been quarantined in China for 14 days before embarking for Nepal. As neither we nor the workers wanted to take any chances, we decided to place them in quarantine again," said airport project manager Binesh Munkarmi. The workers' temperature is being checked three times a day, he said. Also read: Nepal issues travel advisory amid coronavirus outbreak "We've informed the Province Health Directorate about the quarantine of Chinese workers. So far, everyone's is normal," Munkarmi said. Earlier, 36 Chinese workers of the airport project were also quarantined after their return from China. Munkarmi said a total of 190 Chinese workers, including the 36 who underwent quarantine, had been deployed for work. Gandaki Province Health Directorate Director Binod Sharma said his office was keeping a close eye on the condition of the Chinese workers engaged at the airport construction site. Also see: Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries including India over coronavirus fears "We'd visited the project site on Sunday morning. All workers are in good health," he said. Sharma informed his office was also monitoring the health of Chinese workers employed at other projects, such as Nawalpur's Hongshi Cement Factory, Narayangadh-Butwal road section and Nyadi Hydropower Project. China has been investing heavily in Nepal in the last few years to enhance the connectivity and infrastructure. The two countries signed eight agreements in 2018 for developing major infrastructure projects in the land-locked Himalayan nation to further deepen the bilateral ties. Also read: Nepal paper defiant after China slams virus criticism The deadly coronavirus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,200 lives and infected more than 117,330 people across 107 countries and territories. China remains the hardest-hit with more than 80,000 infections and 3,000 deaths. The World Health Organisation raised the global virus risk to maximum level after the outbreak spread to sub-Saharan Africa and stock markets around the world plummeted.

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The Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission (SCCRC) has referred to the Lockerbie bombing case to the High Court allowing the man convicted for the incident to file a fresh appeal.

The London to New York Pan Am flight 103 was blown up in mid-air over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 killing all 270 people on board, mostly American.

The Scottish commission said its decision was based after it conducted a review of new material which allowed the family of the late Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to appeal the conviction.

Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was the only person convicted of the crime. Abdel Basset died in 2012 after being released three years earlier by Scotland's government on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with cancer.

Megrahi was found guilty of the bombing in 2001 and was jailed for life. Megrahi, however, always claimed to be innocent. US and British investigators had indicted Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah on murder charge and accused them of being Libyan intelligence officers.

The duo was formally charged in 1999 at The Hague after Libya handed them over to Dutch authorities. Fhimah was found not guilty and was sent home.

The Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission (SCCRC) has referred to the Lockerbie bombing case to the High Court allowing the man convicted for the incident to file a fresh appeal.

The Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission (SCCRC) has referred to the Lockerbie bombing case to the High Court allowing the man convicted for the incident to file a fresh appeal. The London to New York Pan Am flight 103 was blown up in mid-air over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 killing all 270 people on board, mostly American. The Scottish commission said its decision was based after it conducted a review of new material which allowed the family of the late Abdel Basset al-Megrahi to appeal the conviction. Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was the only person convicted of the crime. Abdel Basset died in 2012 after being released three years earlier by Scotland's government on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with cancer. Megrahi was found guilty of the bombing in 2001 and was jailed for life. Megrahi, however, always claimed to be innocent. US and British investigators had indicted Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah on murder charge and accused them of being Libyan intelligence officers. The duo was formally charged in 1999 at The Hague after Libya handed them over to Dutch authorities. Fhimah was found not guilty and was sent home.

In relief to family, Scottish body refers Lockerbie bombing case for appeal

A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month.

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Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24.

Justice James Burke handed the sentence to Weinstein after prosecutor Joan Illuzzi asked the judge to impose 25 years or "near" 25 years in prison for his conviction on a charge of criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Haleyi and to impose a consecutive sentence for the third-degree rape conviction involving Mann.

The defense team had pleaded for minimum of five years behind bars.

Harvey Weinstein, 67, including the six women who testified against him were in court when the judge read out the sentence. The case which triggered the #MeToo movement was being followed worldwide.&nbsp;

Earlier, the jury had acquitted Weinstein on the most serious charges, a single count of first-degree rape as well as two counts of predatory sexual assault, which carried a potential life sentence.&nbsp;

A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month. 'Jennifer Aniston should be killed' wrote Harvey Weinstein in a 2017 email Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24.

A Manhattan criminal court sentenced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape conviction reached last month. 'Jennifer Aniston should be killed' wrote Harvey Weinstein in a 2017 email Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree on February 24. Justice James Burke handed the sentence to Weinstein after prosecutor Joan Illuzzi asked the judge to impose 25 years or "near" 25 years in prison for his conviction on a charge of criminal sexual act in the first degree involving Haleyi and to impose a consecutive sentence for the third-degree rape conviction involving Mann. The defense team had pleaded for minimum of five years behind bars. Harvey Weinstein, 67, including the six women who testified against him were in court when the judge read out the sentence. The case which triggered the #MeToo movement was being followed worldwide. Earlier, the jury had acquitted Weinstein on the most serious charges, a single count of first-degree rape as well as two counts of predatory sexual assault, which carried a potential life sentence.

US court sentences Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised to Indonesia on Tuesday for "excessive violence" during the former colony's independence struggle in the 1940s.

The king made the remarks during a state visit to the country with Queen Maxima after a ceremony with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in the capital Jakarta.

Indonesia declared its independence on August 17, 1945, following a brief wartime occupation by the Japanese and several hundred years as a Dutch colony.

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"The past cannot be erased, and will have to be acknowledged by each generation in turn," the king said in a joint statement.

In the years after the independence proclamation ", a painful separation followed that cost many lives. I would like to express my regret and apologise for excessive violence on the part of the Dutch in those years," he added.

"I do so in the full realisation that the pain and sorrow of the families affected continue to be felt today."

In 2013, the Dutch government publicly apologised to Indonesia for mass killings by its army in the 1940s war of independence, in the first general apology for all executions.

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But the apology Tuesday was a first by a Dutch monarch, according to two sources, including a senior Indonesian government official.

The Dutch embassy in Jakarta declined to comment.

Previously, the Dutch government announced compensation to the widows of those who died in mass killings.

But not all have received funds, according to the Committee for Dutch Honour Debts.

"Our country suffered a lot from Dutch crimes and they have to pay for what they have done," said Jeffry Pondaag, the committee's Netherlands based chairman.

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Also Tuesday, the Dutch royals said they were "deeply saddened" at the news of a fatal boat crash that killed seven Indonesian government employees and injured 20 others, including two Dutch embassy staff.

The accident happened as officials secured an area in Indonesia's section of Borneo island where the royal couple were to visit this week.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised to Indonesia on Tuesday for "excessive violence" during the former colony's independence struggle in the 1940s. The king made the remarks during a state visit to the country with Queen Maxima after a ceremony with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in the capital Jakarta.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised to Indonesia on Tuesday for "excessive violence" during the former colony's independence struggle in the 1940s. The king made the remarks during a state visit to the country with Queen Maxima after a ceremony with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in the capital Jakarta. Indonesia declared its independence on August 17, 1945, following a brief wartime occupation by the Japanese and several hundred years as a Dutch colony. Also Read: Foreign Minister Jaishankar meets Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima "The past cannot be erased, and will have to be acknowledged by each generation in turn," the king said in a joint statement. In the years after the independence proclamation ", a painful separation followed that cost many lives. I would like to express my regret and apologise for excessive violence on the part of the Dutch in those years," he added. "I do so in the full realisation that the pain and sorrow of the families affected continue to be felt today." In 2013, the Dutch government publicly apologised to Indonesia for mass killings by its army in the 1940s war of independence, in the first general apology for all executions. Also Read: Dutch King and Queen meet President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan But the apology Tuesday was a first by a Dutch monarch, according to two sources, including a senior Indonesian government official. The Dutch embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Previously, the Dutch government announced compensation to the widows of those who died in mass killings. But not all have received funds, according to the Committee for Dutch Honour Debts. "Our country suffered a lot from Dutch crimes and they have to pay for what they have done," said Jeffry Pondaag, the committee's Netherlands based chairman. Also Read: Watch: Dutch PM Mark Rutte drops coffee, cleans up the floor in Parliament Also Tuesday, the Dutch royals said they were "deeply saddened" at the news of a fatal boat crash that killed seven Indonesian government employees and injured 20 others, including two Dutch embassy staff. The accident happened as officials secured an area in Indonesia's section of Borneo island where the royal couple were to visit this week.

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