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World Service,11 Feb 2020,53 mins

Chinese senior officials sacked over coronavirus handling

Newsday

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China removes senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak as the death toll passes 1,000. And we get the latest about footballing legend Pele after it's claimed hip problems and his embarrassment at not being able to walk properly have made him reclusive. In Kenya, a national memorial service has been held in Nairobi for the country’s longest serving President Daniel Arap Moi.

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