Airbus Has No Need for Immediate State Support, France Says

France stands ready to help European planemaker Airbus SE, but as of now, no aid is required, French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin said Sunday.

“There’s no need for state intervention at the moment,” he told Radio J Sunday. “If there were difficulties, we’d be there to help Airbus.”

Darmanin said the company had sufficient cash as of now. Help granted to Air France-KLM, which is set to receive a total of 7 billion euros ($7.7 billion) in state and state-backed loans from France as well as support from the Dutch government, will help the planemaker “indirectly,” the minister said.

Airbus is already benefiting from programs available to support all companies, such as unemployment benefits. Air traffic has dropped dramatically amid the coronavirus epidemic as countries curbed travel.

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Adams County

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Federal Blvd. and 60th Avenue in Adams County early Sunday morning.

It was not immediately clear what time the incident happened, but Colorado State Patrol said at 4:20 a.m. that they were searching for a Nissan Titan, made between 2008 and 2014, that may have been involved in the crash.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call state patrol at 303-239-4501.

Man, woman in custody after 2 others were shot: Saint John police

Two men were sent to hospital for non-life threatening injuries after being shot on Sunday morning, according to police in Saint John, N.B.

Officers were called to the area on Waterloo Street after a number of shots were fired just after 5 a.m., said Jim Hennessy, spokesperson for SJP.

Coronavirus death toll in English hospitals rises to 21,180

LONDON (Reuters) – A total of 21,180 people have died in hospital in England after testing positive for the new coronavirus, up by 327 in a 24-hour period, the National Health Service for England said on Sunday.

The 327 patients who died were aged between 46 and 101 years old, with 17 of them – aged between 47 and 97 years old – having had no known underlying health condition.

Figures for the whole of the United Kingdom will be published later in the day.

Intel In Talks To Buy Israel’s Moovit Public Transit App For $1 Bln

Chipmaker Intel Corp. (INTC) is in advanced talks to buy Israeli public transit app developer Moovit for US$1 billion, according to media reports.

Calcalist reported that people with knowledge of the talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deal is very close to being signed.

Officials at Intel Israel and Moovit declined to comment on the report.

U.K.’s Raab Says to Start Free Trade Talks With U.S. This Week

The U.K. and the U.S. will start work this week on a free trade agreement that will benefit both countries in the global downturn, U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a tweet.

U.K. to Start Formal Trade Talks With U.S. Next Week: the Sun

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Jordan lifts all curbs on economic activity in latest easing of lockdown

AMMAN, May 3 (Reuters) – Jordan said on Sunday it had lifted all restrictions on economic activity in the latest easing of coronavirus lockdown rules to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy.

Jordan has in the last two weeks been lifting restrictions to allow businesses back to work, but with lower levels of staff and strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines. (Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Province to release details on ‘partnership rules’ for 164 Alberta Parks it no longer wants

Albertans are expected to learn Monday how they can take up to 164 provincial parks and recreation sites off the hands of a government that no longer wants them.

UK COVID-19 death toll rises to 28,446, up 315

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s death toll from COVID-19 rose to 28,446, an increase of 315, according to figures announced on Sunday that include deaths in hospital and in other settings like nursing homes.

Iran forces accused of drowning Afghans amid pandemic

At least 38 allegedly killed while trying to cross border into Iran for work.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused tens of thousands of Afghans to cross the border from Iran, the region’s worst hit country.

But some have also been trying to go in the other direction, looking for work.

Now, Afghanistan is accusing Iranian border forces of drowning dozens of Afghan migrants, to stop them from crossing over.

It is thought at least 38 people died. Iran has denied the allegations.

Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien has more.

Amnesty: Somalia journalists face abusive means of suppression

A recent Amnesty International report says harassment and intimidation of journalists are so deeply entrenched, it makes Somalia one of the most dangerous places to report from.

Somali journalists continue to face arbitrary arrests, physical attacks and censorship.

A recent Amnesty International report says harassment and intimidation of journalists are so deeply entrenched, it makes Somalia one of the most dangerous places to report from.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow has more.