Will Coronavirus Cancel Coachella and Other Music Festivals?

Major festivals are forging on for now, but the virus has already caused dozens of cancellations elsewhere. Here’s how the outbreak could reshape concert season

False cases of coronavirus have infected social media

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UCI informed of six further UAE Tour coronavirus cases

Teams thanked for the their contribution to the fight against the spreading of the virus

Peace eludes parts of Colombia as humanitarian situation worsens: ICRC

Peace eludes many parts of Colombia and conditions worsened in 2019 as forced displacements and attacks against medical missions increased, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday.

Colombia to scrutinize travelers as coronavirus risk level raised to high

Colombia’s authorities said Tuesday they will scrutinizing all travelers from nine countries, including the United States, to reduce chances of an outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. In a…

Paris Has Weathered Many Crises — Now Faces Coronavirus

The iconic Louvre Museum opened Wednesday after being shut since Sunday over staff worries about contracting coronavirus.  Maria Salomonis from California plans to visit the museum, but is wearing a mask as a precautionary measure.   "We just don't want to catch anything, or give anything to anybody else," she said, "so it's better we have protection, not for myself but for everybody." The French government also is taking steps to curtail the spread of the virus.

Twitter Extends Its Search Prompt for Coronavirus Covid-19 to Nearly 50 Countries

Inappropriate targeting attempts by advertisers will be halted.

US airstrikes on Taliban come days after peace deal; coronavirus global death rate reaches 3.4%; Biden Sanders sweep Super Tuesday

The US launched an airstrike on Taliban fighters attacking Afghan forces Wednesday, just days after signing a peace deal outlining a possible end to the 18-year war. And, a newly conservative US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could put new restrictions on access to abortion, while in Latin America, US conservative groups are exercising influence in abortion-rights cases. Also, and is South Korea's approach to containing the novel coronavirus a model for the rest of the world?

Six cyclists who competed in the United Arab Emirates Tour test positive for coronavirus

SIX cyclists who competed in the United Arab Emirates Tour have tested positive for coronavirus. The race was cancelled two stages early over fears of spreading the virus after there were reports o…

Will Coronavirus Cancel Coachella?

Major festivals are forging on for now, but the virus has already caused dozens of cancellations elsewhere. Here's how the outbreak could reshape concert season

Four riders reported to be positive for coronavirus at UAE Tour

Gaviria suspected to be one of 12 cases still in the UAE linked to the race

Coronavirus outbreak: UAE schools to close for month as number of cases rise to 27

Schools across UAE will now be off from March 8 to 29 due to coronavirus outbreak in the country

President Trump Urges Companies To Accelerate Efforts On Making Coronavirus Vaccine

After the second death in the US from the coronavirus, President Donald Trump called upon pharmaceutical companies to accelerate their efforts in creating a vaccine.

UAE reports six new coronavirus cases

Six new cases of the coronavirus were detected in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, state news

Coffee defies coronavirus rout with biggest rally in 3 years

Too much rain in Brazil is fueling the biggest coffee rally in years just as other markets crumble under the weight of coronavirus fears.

Coffee Defies Coronavirus Rout With Biggest Rally in Three Years

Too much rain in Brazil is fueling the biggest coffee rally in years just as other markets crumble under the weight of coronavirus fears.

American Cycling Team Asks to Pull Out of Races in Italy Amid Coronavirus Concerns

An American cycling team asked to pull out of three major bike races in Italy this month, citing concerns about the novel coronavirus.

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX slip as as G7 statement on coronavirus disappoints

Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday after a statement from financial officials from the G7 countries failed to detail concrete measures to help economies stabilize from damage caused by a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Brazil Central Bank Monitoring Impact of Coronavirus on Economy

Cycling manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine

The UAE cycling tour was cut short after two Italian members of the touring party were suspected of having coronavirus.