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Global virus death toll tops 3,000 as second man dies in US
World
March 2, 2020
Global virus death toll tops 3,000 as second man dies in US
The global death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic surpassed 3,000 on Monday after dozens more died at its epicenter…
Blip or bust: coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
World
March 1, 2020
Blip or bust: coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
Markets have shuddered as the coronavirus spreads worldwide, but analysts doubt it will plunge economies into a crisis like the…
One worker at a time, virus-hit China’s factories sputter back online
World
March 1, 2020
One worker at a time, virus-hit China’s factories sputter back online
The Xuda Shoes Company is usually bustling at this time of year, with workers having long returned from a Lunar…
China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death
World
March 1, 2020
China virus cases rise again, Trump urges calm after US death
China reported a fresh spike in coronavirus infections on Sunday, as President Donald Trump urged calm after the first death…
Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data
World
February 29, 2020
Virus hammers China’s February economic activity: data
China’s manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level on record in February as official data on Saturday confirmed the massive…
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
World
February 29, 2020
In virus-hit China, coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits
The coronavirus outbreak in China is preventing clothing manufacturer Ugly Duck Industry from resuming its normal production of winter coats,…
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
Middle East
February 28, 2020
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After facing sanctions and the risk of war amid tensions with the United States,…
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned for eight years for doping offense
World
February 28, 2020
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned for eight years for doping offense
China’s triple Olympic swimming gold medallist Sun Yang has been found guilty of refusing to give a doping sample and…
Stock markets plunge, set for worst week since financial crisis
Economy
February 28, 2020
Stock markets plunge, set for worst week since financial crisis
Stock markets plunged further Friday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more…
Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt
World
February 28, 2020
Coronavirus cases in France jump to 38, official says two recently returned from Egypt
France’s Health Minister Olivier Veran announced on Thursday that the country has now confirmed 38 cases of coronavirus, with two…