Chinese stocks tumbled on Monday as a result of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-coronavirus-rises-to-361-as-man-dies-in-philippines-278197">coronavirus</a> with 2,600 stocks falling ten per cent daily limit.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 8.13 per cent, or 241.87 points while the Shenzhen Composite Index was down &nbsp;145.78 points, falling 8.30 per cent to 1,611.04.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-universities-set-up-front-line-defenses-to-keep-coronavirus-at-bay-278157">Also Read: US universities set up front-line defenses to keep coronavirus at bay</a>

The bloodletting on the markets led the investors to lose $420 billion as they sold the yuan and commodities amid the rapid spread of coronavirus.

On Monday, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-brazilians-in-wuhan-ask-help-leaving-ground-zero-of-virus-drama-278221">China's coronavirus</a> epidemic jumped to 361 with one death being reported outside China for the first time in the Philippines.

Copper, aluminium, zinc and lead prices too sank on trading day on Monday while the Bond prices surged.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-not-yet-accepted-us-help-with-coronavirus-white-house-adviser-278185">Also Read: China has not yet accepted US help with coronavirus, says White House adviser</a>

As investors continued to sell, People's Bank of China (PBOC) injected $173.81 billion into the money market in order to boost the markets.

Gold demand also slumped as the coronavirus epidemic spead even as several countries tightened travel curbs.

Tokyo stocks also opened lower on Monday. On Friday, the Dow slid over 600 points after US carriers halted all service to China.

Chinese stocks tumbled on Monday as a result of the coronavirus with 2,600 stocks falling ten per cent daily limit. The Shanghai Composite Index was down 8.13 per cent, or 241.

Chinese stocks tumbled on Monday as a result of the coronavirus with 2,600 stocks falling ten per cent daily limit. The Shanghai Composite Index was down 8.13 per cent, or 241.87 points while the Shenzhen Composite Index was down 145.78 points, falling 8.30 per cent to 1,611.04. Also Read: US universities set up front-line defenses to keep coronavirus at bay The bloodletting on the markets led the investors to lose $420 billion as they sold the yuan and commodities amid the rapid spread of coronavirus. On Monday, China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 with one death being reported outside China for the first time in the Philippines. Copper, aluminium, zinc and lead prices too sank on trading day on Monday while the Bond prices surged. Also Read: China has not yet accepted US help with coronavirus, says White House adviser As investors continued to sell, People's Bank of China (PBOC) injected $173.81 billion into the money market in order to boost the markets. Gold demand also slumped as the coronavirus epidemic spead even as several countries tightened travel curbs. Tokyo stocks also opened lower on Monday. On Friday, the Dow slid over 600 points after US carriers halted all service to China.

Chinese stocks crash as death toll in coronavirus mounts to over 360

The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-doctors-say-cocktail-of-flu-hiv-drugs-appears-to-help-fight-coronavirus-278168">Also Read:&nbsp;Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs appears to help fight coronavirus</a>

The total number of infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003.

As the numbers of people infected continue to grow, China is all set to open the 1000-bed hospital in Wuhan built in just eight days, it is one of two dedicated facilities being constructed to help tackle the outbreak even as Hubei reported 56 new deaths.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-not-yet-accepted-us-help-with-coronavirus-white-house-adviser-278185">Also Read: China has not yet accepted US help with coronavirus, says&nbsp;White House adviser&nbsp;</a>

Authorities closed down Wenzhou city, close to Wuhan to contain the virus.&nbsp;

The first death from the virus outside China was reported in the Philippines with a &nbsp;44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan dieing in the country.

At least 171 cases have been reported in the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Britain.

Meanwhile, Wuhan which is the epicentre of the virus continues to be sealed off from the rest of the country with public services shut and roads off-limits from residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-google-joins-hands-with-who-to-provide-sos-alert-trusted-info-and-safety-tips-278181">Also Read: Google joins hands with WHO to provide SOS alert, trusted info and safety tips&nbsp;</a>

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency. Russia said on Monday that it will start evacuating its citizens this week even as the United States pulled out its citizens last week. Germany transported at least 100 citizens out of Wuhan.

The United States, Australia, New Zealand and Israel have banned foreign nationals from visiting the country with several Asian countries sealing off their borders with China including Mongolia, Russia and Nepal.

The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. Also Read: Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs appears to help fight coronavirus The total number of infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003.

The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. Also Read: Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs appears to help fight coronavirus The total number of infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003. As the numbers of people infected continue to grow, China is all set to open the 1000-bed hospital in Wuhan built in just eight days, it is one of two dedicated facilities being constructed to help tackle the outbreak even as Hubei reported 56 new deaths. Also Read: China has not yet accepted US help with coronavirus, says White House adviser Authorities closed down Wenzhou city, close to Wuhan to contain the virus. The first death from the virus outside China was reported in the Philippines with a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan dieing in the country. At least 171 cases have been reported in the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Britain. Meanwhile, Wuhan which is the epicentre of the virus continues to be sealed off from the rest of the country with public services shut and roads off-limits from residents. Also Read: Google joins hands with WHO to provide SOS alert, trusted info and safety tips The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency. Russia said on Monday that it will start evacuating its citizens this week even as the United States pulled out its citizens last week. Germany transported at least 100 citizens out of Wuhan. The United States, Australia, New Zealand and Israel have banned foreign nationals from visiting the country with several Asian countries sealing off their borders with China including Mongolia, Russia and Nepal.

Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines

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Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years.

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After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator but also a rehaul of&nbsp;the system.&nbsp;

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Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel&nbsp;Messi&nbsp;assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante.&nbsp;

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First World War drama '1917' was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees.

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me: Morales Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years. UK promises sweeping reform to system after terror stabbing After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator but also a rehaul of the system. La Liga: Fati and Messi connection sees Barcelona hold on against Levante Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel Messi assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante. BAFTA 2020: '1917' wins best film and best director, best actor Joaquin Phoenix talks of lack of diversity First World War drama '1917' was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees. Brexit: What do the common people think? ×

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Exiled former Bolivian president Evo Morales said in an interview published Sunday that he wants to return home and run for senator in May elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolivia-exiled-ex-president-morales-calls-on-radio-for-armed-militias-273850">Also Read:&nbsp;Bolivia exiled ex-president Morales calls on radio for armed militias</a>

Morales fled the country in December after the army withdrew its support for him during violent protests over his disputed re-election to a fourth straight term.&nbsp;

He now lives in Argentina, and said he would like to go home, even though a warrant exists for his arrest.

Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years. But he is now barred from standing as a presidential candidate in the May ballot.

In an interview with the Chilean newspaper La Tercera, Morales said that the night he left Bolivia, heading first to Mexico, he carried with him a suitcase with some clothes, a bit of food and two or three thousand dollars.

He said his replacement by acting president Jeanine Anez amounted to a putsch.

"What we lost with the coup we will recover on May 3 in democracy," Morales was quoted as saying.

He said he will run for a seat in the Senate and declared himself a "victim of the United States" empire.

Morales added he would like to go back to Bolivia despite the probes launched against him following the release of an audio tape in which he allegedly calls on supporters to cut off food supplies to cities.

"We are assessing this. Who would not like to return?" Morales said. "I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me to return."

Also Sunday, a judge in Bolivia ordered six months of preventive detention to Morales's legal representative handling his nomination process to stand as a legislator in the May ballot.

A judicial source told journalists that Judge Armando Zeballos had ordered the detention of Patricia Hermosa, Morales's former cabinet chief.

She was arrested Friday on charges of sedition, terrorism and financing of terrorism.

The presidential candidate for Morales's Movement for Socialism, former economy minister Luis Arce, returned to Bolivia last Tuesday and was immediately served with a subpoena.

He is accused of a breach of duties and embezzlement during his ministerial tenure.

Exiled former Bolivian president Evo Morales said in an interview published Sunday that he wants to return home and run for senator in May elections. Also Read: Bolivia exiled ex-president Morales calls on radio for armed militias Morales fled the country in December after the army withdrew its support for him during violent protests over his disputed re-election to a fourth straight term.

Exiled former Bolivian president Evo Morales said in an interview published Sunday that he wants to return home and run for senator in May elections. Also Read: Bolivia exiled ex-president Morales calls on radio for armed militias Morales fled the country in December after the army withdrew its support for him during violent protests over his disputed re-election to a fourth straight term. He now lives in Argentina, and said he would like to go home, even though a warrant exists for his arrest. Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years. But he is now barred from standing as a presidential candidate in the May ballot. In an interview with the Chilean newspaper La Tercera, Morales said that the night he left Bolivia, heading first to Mexico, he carried with him a suitcase with some clothes, a bit of food and two or three thousand dollars. He said his replacement by acting president Jeanine Anez amounted to a putsch. "What we lost with the coup we will recover on May 3 in democracy," Morales was quoted as saying. He said he will run for a seat in the Senate and declared himself a "victim of the United States" empire. Morales added he would like to go back to Bolivia despite the probes launched against him following the release of an audio tape in which he allegedly calls on supporters to cut off food supplies to cities. "We are assessing this. Who would not like to return?" Morales said. "I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me to return." Also Sunday, a judge in Bolivia ordered six months of preventive detention to Morales's legal representative handling his nomination process to stand as a legislator in the May ballot. A judicial source told journalists that Judge Armando Zeballos had ordered the detention of Patricia Hermosa, Morales's former cabinet chief. She was arrested Friday on charges of sedition, terrorism and financing of terrorism. The presidential candidate for Morales's Movement for Socialism, former economy minister Luis Arce, returned to Bolivia last Tuesday and was immediately served with a subpoena. He is accused of a breach of duties and embezzlement during his ministerial tenure.

I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me: Morales

After Nirmala Sithraman presented India's Budget on Saturday, the Sensex on Monday jumped&nbsp;100.92 points to 39,836.45 in the opening session with the Nifty rising 31.50 points to 11,693.35.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/stock-markets-reaction-on-budget-surprising-niti-aayog-vice-chairman-278189">Also Read:&nbsp;Stock market's reaction on Budget surprising: Niti Aayog vice chairman</a>

The BSE Sensex went up 262 points to reach 39997.65 at 11am(local time). However, the rupee opened on a weak note and declined by 34 paise to 71.66 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday after opening on a weak note at 71.62 at the interbank forex market.

The Sensex had tanked over 1,000 points on Saturday after Nirmala Sithraman presented the Budget. Sitharaman had announced cuts in income tax rates for individuals and had scrapped dividend distribution tax (DDT) besides a host of measures to reverse the falling economic growth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/20-key-budget-highlights-you-must-know-278059">Also Read:&nbsp;20 key Budget highlights you must know</a>

During the Budget speech, the Sensex had dropped 1,003.14 points while Nifty was down by 303.35.

The markets had started on a shaky note and then began sliding rapidly as Sithraman started to read her Budget speech. The BSE benchmark Sensex had logged its biggest one-day plunge in more than a decade after the Union Budget failed to live up to market expectations. 
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After Nirmala Sithraman presented India's Budget on Saturday, the Sensex on Monday jumped 100.92 points to 39,836.45 in the opening session with the Nifty rising 31.

After Nirmala Sithraman presented India's Budget on Saturday, the Sensex on Monday jumped 100.92 points to 39,836.45 in the opening session with the Nifty rising 31.50 points to 11,693.35. Also Read: Stock market's reaction on Budget surprising: Niti Aayog vice chairman The BSE Sensex went up 262 points to reach 39997.65 at 11am(local time). However, the rupee opened on a weak note and declined by 34 paise to 71.66 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday after opening on a weak note at 71.62 at the interbank forex market. The Sensex had tanked over 1,000 points on Saturday after Nirmala Sithraman presented the Budget. Sitharaman had announced cuts in income tax rates for individuals and had scrapped dividend distribution tax (DDT) besides a host of measures to reverse the falling economic growth. Also Read: 20 key Budget highlights you must know During the Budget speech, the Sensex had dropped 1,003.14 points while Nifty was down by 303.35. The markets had started on a shaky note and then began sliding rapidly as Sithraman started to read her Budget speech. The BSE benchmark Sensex had logged its biggest one-day plunge in more than a decade after the Union Budget failed to live up to market expectations.

After Budget, Sensex rises over 260 in early trade

Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/locust-plague-devastates-crops-in-horn-of-africa-276267">Kenya,&nbsp;</a>according to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-gita-sabharwal-appointed-as-un-resident-coordinator-in-thailand-277450">United Nations </a>(UN).

According to the UN, $76million is immediately needed to widen such efforts across e<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/locust-plague-devastates-crops-in-horn-of-africa-276267">ast Africa</a>.

Experts have warned that a quick response to the problem is vital as if it is left unchecked, the number of locusts can grow up to 500 times by June.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/locust-plague-devastates-crops-in-horn-of-africa-276267">Locust plague devastates crops in Horn of Africa</a>

Billions of locusts have descended in several parts of Africa.&nbsp;Currently, only five planes are spraying pesticides in the country&nbsp;to counter the problem.

As per UN reports, the normally bouncing locusts became dozy, slow and die&nbsp;just hours after the spraying, they lay scattered on the ground, crunching underfoot.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-declares-national-emergency-to-fight-locusts-278140">Pakistan PM Imran Khan declares national emergency to fight locusts</a>

Additional aid will be consequential in providing assistance to combat the problem.

The authorities of the country are trying to restraint the locusts from spreading to neighbouring countries like Uganda and South Sudan.

The locusts had swept into the country&nbsp;from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/locust-plague-devastates-crops-in-horn-of-africa-276267">Somalia </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/locust-plague-devastates-crops-in-horn-of-africa-276267">Ethiopia </a>after unusually heavy rains in the past few months.

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It led to the decimation of crops in some areas and it threatened the lives of vulnerable people hit by&nbsp;a hunger crisis.

Parts of Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea were also adversely affected the swarms of locusts.

Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years in Kenya, according to the United Nations (UN).

Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years in Kenya, according to the United Nations (UN). According to the UN, $76million is immediately needed to widen such efforts across east Africa. Experts have warned that a quick response to the problem is vital as if it is left unchecked, the number of locusts can grow up to 500 times by June. Also read: Locust plague devastates crops in Horn of Africa Billions of locusts have descended in several parts of Africa. Currently, only five planes are spraying pesticides in the country to counter the problem. As per UN reports, the normally bouncing locusts became dozy, slow and die just hours after the spraying, they lay scattered on the ground, crunching underfoot. Also read: Pakistan PM Imran Khan declares national emergency to fight locusts Additional aid will be consequential in providing assistance to combat the problem. The authorities of the country are trying to restraint the locusts from spreading to neighbouring countries like Uganda and South Sudan. The locusts had swept into the country from Somalia and Ethiopia after unusually heavy rains in the past few months. Watch: Somalia hit by worst locust invasion in 25 years It led to the decimation of crops in some areas and it threatened the lives of vulnerable people hit by a hunger crisis. Parts of Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea were also adversely affected the swarms of locusts.

Spray planes can counter worst locust outbreak in eastern Africa: United Nations

UK police are investigating a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-newsnew-dawn-or-biggest-gamble-uk-headlines-on-brexit-day-277638"> Brexit </a>poster which reportedly appeared on Winchester Tower in Norwich which said “we do not tolerate” people speaking languages other than English in the building.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-what-changes-and-what-stays-the-same-for-uk-277885">Also Read: Brexit - What changes and what stays the same for UK?</a>

The poster allegedly also said that those speaking languages other than English in the building should leave the country.

“The Queens English is the spoken tongue here.&nbsp;If you do want to speak whatever is the mother tongue of your country you came from then we suggest you return to that place and return our flat to the council so they can let British people live here and we can return to what was normality before you infected this one great island.”

“You won’t have long till our government will implement rules that will put British first. So, best evolve or leave. God Save the Queen, her Government and all true patriots,” it added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/chief-characters-in-britains-brexit-saga-277805">In Pics: Chief characters in Britain's years-long Brexit saga</a>

The police said the poster had been seized and was being examined. However, nobody has been arrested.

Norwich City council in a Twitter post said: "Norwich has a proud history of being a welcoming city, and we will not tolerate this behaviour. As soon as we became aware of this incident, we reported it to the police and they are investigating."

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"We take this very seriously and encourage residents to contact us or the police if they have any concerns," the city council&nbsp;added.

The police added that the matter is being dealt with as a "racially aggravated public order incident."

UK police are investigating a Brexit poster which reportedly appeared on Winchester Tower in Norwich which said “we do not tolerate” people speaking languages other than English in the building.

UK police are investigating a Brexit poster which reportedly appeared on Winchester Tower in Norwich which said “we do not tolerate” people speaking languages other than English in the building. Also Read: Brexit - What changes and what stays the same for UK? The poster allegedly also said that those speaking languages other than English in the building should leave the country. “The Queens English is the spoken tongue here. If you do want to speak whatever is the mother tongue of your country you came from then we suggest you return to that place and return our flat to the council so they can let British people live here and we can return to what was normality before you infected this one great island.” “You won’t have long till our government will implement rules that will put British first. So, best evolve or leave. God Save the Queen, her Government and all true patriots,” it added. In Pics: Chief characters in Britain's years-long Brexit saga The police said the poster had been seized and was being examined. However, nobody has been arrested. Norwich City council in a Twitter post said: "Norwich has a proud history of being a welcoming city, and we will not tolerate this behaviour. As soon as we became aware of this incident, we reported it to the police and they are investigating." As soon as we became aware of this incident, we reported it to @NorfolkPolice and they are investigating. We take this very seriously and encourage residents to contact us or the police if they have any concerns. 2/2 — Norwich City Council (@NorwichCC) February 1, 2020 × "We take this very seriously and encourage residents to contact us or the police if they have any concerns," the city council added. The police added that the matter is being dealt with as a "racially aggravated public order incident."

Brexit poster says leave Britain if you can't speak English; police investigate case

Jared Kushner, President Trump's White House adviser and son-in-law of the US president who has been largely responsible for stitching up the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/benjamin-netanyahu-tells-vladimir-putin-mideast-deal-a-new-opportunity-277570">Middle East peace</a> plan has said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions then&nbsp;the US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-unveils-middle-east-peace-plan-jerusalem-to-be-undivided-capital-277163">Also Read: Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital</a>

In a programme on CNN with anchor Fareed Zakaria, Kushner said: "For the Palestinians, if they want their people to live better lives, we now have a framework to do it," adding, "If they don't think they can uphold these standards, then I don't think we can get Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state."

"The only thing more dangerous than what we have now is a failed state," Kushner told Zakaria.

Kushner said the peace plan was a great deal for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-unveils-middle-east-peace-plan-draws-flak-from-palestinians-277189">Palestinians</a> while adding that "Palestinian territories amount to a police state... not exactly a thriving democracy."

Trump's aide told CNN that if the Palestinians "come to the table and negotiate" they will get "something excellent".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jared-kushner-meet-the-man-behind-middle-east-peace-plan-277295">Also Read: Meet the man behind Middle-East peace plan</a>

However, in a harsh tone, Kushner told the US channel that "if they screw up this opportunity - which again, they have a perfect track record of missing opportunities - if they screw this up, I think that they will have a very hard time looking the international community in the face, saying they're victims."

Several countries including Britain haven't ratified the plan. The UK foreign office said it was "concerned by reports of possible moves toward annexation of parts of the West Bank by Israel."

"Any such unilateral moves would be damaging to renewed efforts to re-start peace negotiations, and contrary to international law," it said.

The plan was rejected by the Palestinians but US President Trump insisted that "it might have a chance".

"We think we will have ultimately the support of the Palestinians," Trump said, adding that the plan is "something they should want... it's very good for them, in fact it's overly good for them," while stating that "many of the Arab nations" back the plan.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's White House adviser and son-in-law of the US president who has been largely responsible for stitching up the Middle East peace plan has said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions then the US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's White House adviser and son-in-law of the US president who has been largely responsible for stitching up the Middle East peace plan has said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions then the US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state." Also Read: Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital In a programme on CNN with anchor Fareed Zakaria, Kushner said: "For the Palestinians, if they want their people to live better lives, we now have a framework to do it," adding, "If they don't think they can uphold these standards, then I don't think we can get Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state." "The only thing more dangerous than what we have now is a failed state," Kushner told Zakaria. Kushner said the peace plan was a great deal for the Palestinians while adding that "Palestinian territories amount to a police state... not exactly a thriving democracy." Trump's aide told CNN that if the Palestinians "come to the table and negotiate" they will get "something excellent". Also Read: Meet the man behind Middle-East peace plan However, in a harsh tone, Kushner told the US channel that "if they screw up this opportunity - which again, they have a perfect track record of missing opportunities - if they screw this up, I think that they will have a very hard time looking the international community in the face, saying they're victims." Several countries including Britain haven't ratified the plan. The UK foreign office said it was "concerned by reports of possible moves toward annexation of parts of the West Bank by Israel." "Any such unilateral moves would be damaging to renewed efforts to re-start peace negotiations, and contrary to international law," it said. The plan was rejected by the Palestinians but US President Trump insisted that "it might have a chance". "We think we will have ultimately the support of the Palestinians," Trump said, adding that the plan is "something they should want... it's very good for them, in fact it's overly good for them," while stating that "many of the Arab nations" back the plan.

Palestinians should come to the table and negotiate: Kushner on Middle East peace plan

According to a report, the Vaan Island, a small strip of land between India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-indian-fishermen-held-off-sri-lankan-coast-for-fishing-in-territorial-waters-277164">Sri Lanka,&nbsp;</a>has been fast disappearing putting the India's&nbsp;biodiversity at risk.

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The island which forms part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve has a fledgeling marine life with several thousand fish and crab species. The Vaan island was declared a marine biodiversity park in 1986. It is one of the twenty-one islands which is part of the Gulf of Mannar reserve.

The Gulf of Mannar extends from Rameswaram to Kanyakumari.

A report earlier had stated the area of the island has&nbsp;reduced from 16 hectares in 1986 to two hectares in 2014. The Tamil Nadu government a few years ago had resorted to building an artificial reef to protect the island. The area of the island has been consistently submerging since 1973, a study has stated.&nbsp; A report says only just 19 islands remain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-temple-city-bagan-awarded-unesco-world-heritage-status-233628">UNESCO</a> describes the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve as one of the world’s richest region in marine biodiversity. It has &nbsp;4,223 species of plants and animals making it "one of the richest coastal regions in India." According to UNESCO, the reserve has a "specialized ecosystem" with a unique "large marine ecosystem".

The island is also widely used by Indian fishermen whose livelihood will be at risk if the island disappears. At least eight-four per cent of the island was submerged due to sea-level rise hitting the local tourism and fishing activities.

In a book named Shrinking of Vann Island, researchers had predicted that by 2022 the islands will be completely submerged into the sea.&nbsp;

Large scale fishing, including rising sea levels have been blamed for the current state of the Vaan islands. Mining of corals has also degraded the island, according to a study by researchers which was finally stopped in 2005. Indian authorities have in the past several years have been trying to rehabilitate the coral vegetation in phases.

Erosion has also seriously affected the islands with the area shrinking rapidly with global climate change also leading to rising sea levels, according to analysts.

According to a report, the Vaan Island, a small strip of land between India and Sri Lanka, has been fast disappearing putting the India's biodiversity at risk. Also Read: Climate change spurs greening in barren, frozen Arctic The island which forms part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve has a fledgeling marine life with several thousand fish and crab species.

According to a report, the Vaan Island, a small strip of land between India and Sri Lanka, has been fast disappearing putting the India's biodiversity at risk. Also Read: Climate change spurs greening in barren, frozen Arctic The island which forms part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve has a fledgeling marine life with several thousand fish and crab species. The Vaan island was declared a marine biodiversity park in 1986. It is one of the twenty-one islands which is part of the Gulf of Mannar reserve. The Gulf of Mannar extends from Rameswaram to Kanyakumari. A report earlier had stated the area of the island has reduced from 16 hectares in 1986 to two hectares in 2014. The Tamil Nadu government a few years ago had resorted to building an artificial reef to protect the island. The area of the island has been consistently submerging since 1973, a study has stated. A report says only just 19 islands remain. UNESCO describes the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve as one of the world’s richest region in marine biodiversity. It has 4,223 species of plants and animals making it "one of the richest coastal regions in India." According to UNESCO, the reserve has a "specialized ecosystem" with a unique "large marine ecosystem". The island is also widely used by Indian fishermen whose livelihood will be at risk if the island disappears. At least eight-four per cent of the island was submerged due to sea-level rise hitting the local tourism and fishing activities. In a book named Shrinking of Vann Island, researchers had predicted that by 2022 the islands will be completely submerged into the sea. Large scale fishing, including rising sea levels have been blamed for the current state of the Vaan islands. Mining of corals has also degraded the island, according to a study by researchers which was finally stopped in 2005. Indian authorities have in the past several years have been trying to rehabilitate the coral vegetation in phases. Erosion has also seriously affected the islands with the area shrinking rapidly with global climate change also leading to rising sea levels, according to analysts.

'Disappearing' Vaan Island puts India's biodiversity at risk, hits local tourism

Kerala's health ministry on Monday confirmed the third case of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-coronavirus-rises-to-361-as-man-dies-in-philippines-278197">coronavirus</a> in the country.

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The patient&nbsp;had recently returned from Wuhan in China which is the epicentre of the virus.

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So far at least three cases have been confirmed in India.

Kerala health minister KK Shailaja said: "The patient is under treatment at the Kanjangad District Hospital in Kasaragod. The patient's condition is stable." &nbsp; 
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"Third case of coronavirus tested positive in Kerala in Kasargod," Kerala's health minister added.

The first case of the virus in Kerala was confirmed last week after a student returning from Wuhan was detected with the virus. India had pulled out 650 citizens from Wuhan after an Indian Airlines plane got the nod to take Indians from the virus-hit city.

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However, six people who were down with fever were not been evacuated.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday. The total number of infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China. Philippines reported the first death from the virus after a 44-year-old Chinese man who had come from Wuhan died.

The virus which was detected in December has now spread to the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Britain, India among other countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.&nbsp;

Kerala's health ministry on Monday confirmed the third case of coronavirus in the country. Also Read: Wuhan evacuation - 650 Indians brought back, 6 with fever 'snubbed' The patient had recently returned from Wuhan in China which is the epicentre of the virus.

Kerala's health ministry on Monday confirmed the third case of coronavirus in the country. Also Read: Wuhan evacuation - 650 Indians brought back, 6 with fever 'snubbed' The patient had recently returned from Wuhan in China which is the epicentre of the virus. Watch Video: So far at least three cases have been confirmed in India. Kerala health minister KK Shailaja said: "The patient is under treatment at the Kanjangad District Hospital in Kasaragod. The patient's condition is stable." "Third case of coronavirus tested positive in Kerala in Kasargod," Kerala's health minister added. The first case of the virus in Kerala was confirmed last week after a student returning from Wuhan was detected with the virus. India had pulled out 650 citizens from Wuhan after an Indian Airlines plane got the nod to take Indians from the virus-hit city. In Pics: Myths vs facts about China's coronavirus However, six people who were down with fever were not been evacuated. Meanwhile, the death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday. The total number of infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China. Philippines reported the first death from the virus after a 44-year-old Chinese man who had come from Wuhan died. The virus which was detected in December has now spread to the United States, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Britain, India among other countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.

India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget said Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country had increased to $284 billion during 2014-19.

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"India's FDI got elevated to the level of&nbsp; $284 billion during 2014-19 from $190 billion that came in during the years 2009-14," the minister said during her Budget speech.

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FDI into the country grew 15 per cent to $26 billion during the first half of the current financial year, Sitharaman informed during her speech.

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During the speech, Sitharaman had said that India is now the fifth-largest economy in the world. The minister said debt had reduced to 48.7 per cent of GDP from 52.2 per cent in March 2014.

"We shall strive to bring ease of living for every citizen," the finance minister said.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget said Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country had increased to $284 billion during 2014-19.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget said Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country had increased to $284 billion during 2014-19. Also Read: Union Budget 2020-21 Live News Updates "India's FDI got elevated to the level of $284 billion during 2014-19 from $190 billion that came in during the years 2009-14," the minister said during her Budget speech. Watch Video: FDI into the country grew 15 per cent to $26 billion during the first half of the current financial year, Sitharaman informed during her speech. Also Read: GST has gradually matured into a tax integrating the country economically, says Sitharaman During the speech, Sitharaman had said that India is now the fifth-largest economy in the world. The minister said debt had reduced to 48.7 per cent of GDP from 52.2 per cent in March 2014. "We shall strive to bring ease of living for every citizen," the finance minister said.

Foreign direct investment increased to $284 billion during 2014-19: Sitharaman

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for the second time in her tenure on Saturday.

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"GST has been the most historic step taken by the government," Sitharaman said. "India transitioned from a multi-system indirect tax regime to a "simplified GST"," the minister added.

"India is now the fifth-largest economy in the world,"&nbsp;the minister said.

"GST has been gradually maturing into a tax that has integrated the country economically," the finance minister added.

"Inflation is well contained," the finance minister said. "Fundamentals of the economy are strong, banks have cleaned up accumulated loans,"&nbsp;the finance minister said.

The finance minister said the Union Budget has been based on aspiration, development and compassion.

Highlights:

*Total of 40 crore GST returns filed.

*Rs 99,300 crore allocated for Education.&nbsp;

*60 lakh new taxpayers added.

*Central debt down from 48.7 in 2014 to 52.2 in 2019.&nbsp;

*Agriculture credit target set up at Rs 15 lakh crore for FY21.&nbsp;

*Indian Railways to set up Kisan Rail in PPP mode for cold supply chain to transport perishable goods.

*Horticulture with 311 metric ton exceeded production of food grains.

*NABARD to map and geo-tab 162 mn tonne capacity agricultural warehouses across the country.

*Krishi Udaan to be launched by Civil Aviation Ministry to transport agri-products to national as well international destinations.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for the second time in her tenure on Saturday. Also Read: Union Budget 2020-21 Live News Updates "GST has been the most historic step taken by the government," Sitharaman said.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for the second time in her tenure on Saturday. Also Read: Union Budget 2020-21 Live News Updates "GST has been the most historic step taken by the government," Sitharaman said. "India transitioned from a multi-system indirect tax regime to a "simplified GST"," the minister added. "India is now the fifth-largest economy in the world," the minister said. "GST has been gradually maturing into a tax that has integrated the country economically," the finance minister added. "Inflation is well contained," the finance minister said. "Fundamentals of the economy are strong, banks have cleaned up accumulated loans," the finance minister said. The finance minister said the Union Budget has been based on aspiration, development and compassion. Highlights: *Total of 40 crore GST returns filed. *Rs 99,300 crore allocated for Education. *60 lakh new taxpayers added. *Central debt down from 48.7 in 2014 to 52.2 in 2019. *Agriculture credit target set up at Rs 15 lakh crore for FY21. *Indian Railways to set up Kisan Rail in PPP mode for cold supply chain to transport perishable goods. *Horticulture with 311 metric ton exceeded production of food grains. *NABARD to map and geo-tab 162 mn tonne capacity agricultural warehouses across the country. *Krishi Udaan to be launched by Civil Aviation Ministry to transport agri-products to national as well international destinations.

Union Budget 2020-21: GST has gradually matured into a tax integrating the country economically, says Sitharaman

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