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World Service,29 Jun 2020,53 mins

Covid-19 death toll hits 500,000 worldwide

Newsday

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Half a million people have now died in the coronavirus epidemic - we'll hear from two countries where rates are still rising - the US and India; an exclusive interview with Rachael Denhollander - one of at least 250 young women who was abused by a US gymanstics team doctor; and we'll hear why campaigners are urging Australia to do more to help asylum seekers cope with financial pressures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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