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Go to to consult AFP Agenda Contact us on contact-agenda@afp.com HONG KONG (AFPTV) - We plan to file the following videos: TBA indicates that times are to be announced, but coverage is confirmed. TBC indicates that coverage is to be confirmed. For all editorial requests, email afptv@afp.com or contact the appropriate regional video desk. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 + HIGHLIGHTS WASHINGTON/LONDON: Trump urges US to reopen, British death toll hits 32,000 REYKJAVIK (Iceland): High and dry: Icelanders inconsolable without their pools TAMWORTH (Australia): Rain springs optimism for Aussie farmers plagued by disaster WORLD: Health workers from Brazil, France, Lebanon, Senegal, South Korea, Sweden and the US speak about their COVID-19 experiences + ASIA PACIFIC BANGKOK (Thailand): A new food courier service delivers meals to wealthy Thais. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0400 GMT BAMIYAN (Afghanistan): Already struggling to draw tourists, coronavirus is an extra blow to Afghanistan's Bamyan. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0400 GMT NEW DELHI (India): India lifts some restrictions as virus lockdown extended. SOURCE: AFPTV. LIVE 0430 GMT - LIVE 0430 GMT MANILA (Philippines): Officials in Darth Vader and Stormtroopers costumes enforce lockdown measures and deliver food aid to COVID-19 affected families. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0600 GMT TAMWORTH (Australia): Rain springs optimism for Aussie farmers plagued by disaster. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0600 GMT BEIJING (China): Chinese Ministry of Affairs briefing. SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 0700 GMT BANGKOK (Thailand): Health officials comb through Bangkok's largest slum community for COVID-19 cases. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1000 GMT + EUROPE BERLIN (Germany): Chancellor Angela Merkel holds talks with regional leaders on virus restrictions - AWAITING DETAILS ON ACCESS - LIVE TBA BRUSSELS (Belgium): Belgian government to give update on measures to ease lockdown - SOURCE: POOL RTBF - PRESS CONFERENCE EXPECTED AROUND 1000/1100 GMT - LIVE/EDIT - LIVE TBA LONDON (United Kingdom): Boris Johnson departs Downing Street for Prime Minister's Questions. SOURCE: AFPTV. Estimated around 1000 GMT - LIVE TBA LONDON (United Kingdom): First Prime Minister's Questions with Boris Johnson facing new Labour leader Keir Starmer - SOURCE: PRU - LIVE 1100 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW PARIS (France): Images of Paris périphérique ring-road as France prepares to ease lockdown - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 0650 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW SAINT-JUNIEN (France): Glove-maker for luxury brands such as Dior and Givenchy, Agnelle adapts its production to make washable, fabric gloves, designed for daily coronavirus protection - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0800 GMT PARIS (France): While Paris is at a standstill, visit each district of the capital and its key sites. Episode 16: images of the 16th district - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0830 GMT PARIS (France): Bookstores and their clients are apprehensive as they prepare to reopen after more than a month of closure or click-and-collect services due to coronavirus lockdown - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0900 GMT PARIS (France): Images of Champs-Elysées as France prepares to ease lockdown - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1050 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW BASSENS (France): Transport services disinfect shuttle buses in preparation for a return to the school run - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1100 GMT FRANCE: Installation of temporary cycle lanes in Paris suburbs - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1400 GMT FLINS-SUR-SEINE (France): Temperature checks, security kits and social distancing are now the norm for Renault staff back at work - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1400 GMT PARIS (France): French Health Ministry update on coronavirus outbreak - SUBJECT TO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION BY MINISTRY - SOURCE: FRENCH HEALTH MINISTRY - LIVE 1715 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW PARIS (France): Parisians join in nightly round of applause for healthcare workers - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1750 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW MADRID (Spain): PM Sanchez gives speech ahead of debate and vote on extending the state of emergency extension - SOURCE: Congreso de los diputados - VOTE EXPECTED LATER IN THE DAY - EDITS TO FOLLOW - LIVE 0800 GMT BRUSSELS (Belgium): Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for Economy, announces EU spring economic forecasts SOURCE: EBS - LIVE 0900 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW MADRID (Spain): Spanish authorities give daily briefing on coronavirus - SOURCE: PALACIO DE LA MONCLOA - EDIT ON MERIT - LIVE 0930 GMT WARSAW (Poland): Stockshots of main candidates in the first round of presidential election, scheduled for May 10 - SOURCE: VARIOUS / AFPTV - STOCKSHOTS 1000 GMT AMSTERDAM (Netherlands): An arts centre tests small greenhouses as coronavirus-proof private dining spaces, pending authorisation from the government to reopen their restaurant - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1130 GMT MOSCOW (Russia): President Putin holds meeting on plan for withdrawal from virus lockdown - SOURCE: RUSSIAN POOL - TAPE TURN - LIVE 1200 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW LONDON (United Kingdom): Milkmen are rushed off their feet as coronavirus drives demand for home delivery - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1200 GMT PARIS (France): French Government answers lawmakers' questions - SOURCE: SENATE - LIVE 1300 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW ROME (Italy): Antibody tests are carried out at the Tor Vergata Covid hospital in Rome - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1500 GMT GENEVA (Switzerland): WHO briefing on coronavirus - SOURCE: WHO - EDIT TO FOLLOW - LIVE 1500 GMT BOURNEMOUTH (United Kingdom): A plane carrying PPE from Kuala Lumpur arrives in the UK. SOURCE : AFPTV - EDIT 1500 GMT LONDON (United Kingdom): Downing Street daily coronavirus briefing - SOURCE: UK POOL - EDIT TO FOLLOW - LIVE 1600 GMT LONDON (United Kingdom): Opera singer performs for care home to lift spirits during lockdown - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1600 GMT BRUSSELS (Belgium): Video conference with leaders of western Balkans - SOURCE: EBS - LIVE ESTIMATED 1730GMT - LIVE 1730 GMT + MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA BAABDA (Lebanon): Lebanon's President Michel Aoun receives parliament bloc leaders to discuss reforms - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT TO FOLLOW - LIVE 0800 GMT TEHRAN (Iran): Health ministry spokesman holds press conference on COVID-19 epidemic - SOURCE: IRAN PRESS OR IRINN (RESTRICTIONS APPLY) - LIVE 0500 GMT RIYADH (Saudi Arabia): Drive-thru coronavirus testing facility in Diriyah district - SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1830 GMT - EDIT TO FOLLOW + SUB SAHARAN AFRICA LILONGWE: Opposition candidate Lazarus Chakwera registers for fresh presidential election - SOURCE: AFPTV EDIT 1200 GMT + NORTH AMERICA STILLWATER (United States): Reactions after city officials withdraw a mandate to don masks inside reopened stores and restaurants, citing threats of violence directed at employees. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0200 GMT LOS ANGELES (United States): Testing for COVID-19 antibodies at a California facility. SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0200 GMT WASHINGTON (United States): Getting through pandemic with help from (virtual) friends. SOURCE: HANDOUT - EDIT 0500 GMT NEW YORK (United States): Mayor Bill de Blasio briefs the press on Covid-19 - LIVE 1330 GMT NEW YORK (United States): Governor Andrew Cuomo holds daily COVID-19 briefing. SOURCE: AFPTV - LIVE 1530 GMT + LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN SAO PAULO (Brazil): On the COVID-19 frontline: a Brazilian mum and dad fighting the virus - SOURCE AFPTV EDIT 0900 GMT + SPORT REYKJAVIK (Iceland): High and dry: Icelanders inconsolable without their pools - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 0200 GMT CHÂTEAU-D'OEX (Switzerland): Interview with South African-born Swiss professional explorer Mike Horn who is stuck at home due to the restrictions put in place against the COVID-19 pandemic - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1200 GMT MARSEILLE (France): Olympique Marseille's Commanderie training facility is transformed into a refuge for female victims of violence - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT 1500 GMT THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020 + ASIA PACIFIC KOCHI (India): India nationals stuck abroad because of virus restrictions return on special flights as part of evacuation operation. SOURCE: MMTV. TIME TO BE CONFIRMED BY AUTHORITIES + EUROPE LONDON (United Kingdom): Government to review virus restriction rules - DETAILS OF COVERAGE TO BE CONFIRMED - LIVE/EDIT - LIVE TBA WARSAW (Poland): Parliament votes on introducing postal vote for May 10 presidential election amid coronavirus pandemic - SOURCE: AFPTV - EDIT TBA PARIS (France): The third anniversary of Emmanuel Macron's election as president of France - FILE 0900 GMT MADRID (Spain): Spanish authorities give daily briefing on coronavirus - SOURCE: PALACIO DE LA MONCLOA - EDIT ON MERIT - LIVE 0930 GMT LONDON (United Kingdom): Downing Street daily coronavirus briefing - SOURCE: UK POOL - EDIT TO FOLLOW - LIVE 1500 GMT + FEATURES HAVANA (Cuba): Interview with Cuban writer Leonardo Padura - SOURCE AFPTV EDIT 0500 GMT * SPORT : AFPTV Sport subscribers only Editorial contacts: Email: afptv@afp.com Europe (excluding France) desk: +44 207 776 2768 France desk: +33 1 40 41 81 17 Asia desk: +852 2829 6279 Middle East & North Africa desk: +357 22 391 450 Sub-Saharan Africa desk (Mon-Fri): +33 1 40 41 46 81 North America desk: +1 202 414 0664 Latin America desk: +598 2 900 5095 ext. 257 AFPTV LIVE MCR: +33 1 40 41 79 63
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