Global Growth to Slow Sharply as Coronavirus Takes Heavy Toll Says OECD

The global economy will slow sharply this year as governments attempt to contain the coronavirus epidemic, although the scale of the setback is highly uncertain, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.

Cruise ship pair die from coronavirus after being taken off boat

Turkmenistan: Going viral

Borders close, food prices jump, and the president prays. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing

Coronavirus: Answers To Questions About COVID-19 Screening Different Strains

WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers some of those confusing questions about coronavirus.

Energy conference in Houston canceled over coronavirus concerns

CERAWeek 2020, the world’s biggest energy conference, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. CERAWeek 2020 was scheduled to take place in Houston from March 9-13. Organizers said it was difficult decision to the cancel the big event, but their number one concern is the health and safety of the attendees. “We have spent the last several weeks focused on this question, established a medical partnership with Houston Methodist Hospital,...

Kevin Kilbane thinks Ireland have advantage if Slovakia playoff is played behind closed doors

With fears amid a coronavirus outbreak, Uefa chiefs have admitted that a 'last-minute decision' could see the tie played behind closed doors

Coronavirus: Face-mask production cranked up in Taiwan to ease shortfall

Mask factories in Taiwan have been operating 24/7 for more than a month, since the island detected its first case of the coronavirus in January, but the masks still sell out at most pharmacies as soon as they open.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Azerbaijan has all means to fight coronavirus: Chief Epidemiologist

Azerbaijan has all financial and technical capabilities and human resources to fight coronavirus

Iran Battles Coronavirus—and the Black Market for Medical Supplies

Iranian authorities have seized millions of medical supplies being hoarded by black-market traders, an effort to alleviate their own shortfall as they fight to contain the world’s second-deadliest national coronavirus outbreak.

China Hong Kong stocks extend rally on policy hopes fewer virus cases

Sanjay Gupta Anderson Cooper to host CNN town hall on coronavirus

CNN will host a "Coronavirus: Facts and Fears" town hall on Thursday night, according to a network announcement.The special, hosted by "AC 360" anchor Anderson Cooper and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, will run two hours starting at 10:00 p.m. Eastern."Joined by health experts, Cooper and Gupta will focus on the facts, what the current domestic and international situations are and what we should and should not do to prevent...

Middle Eastern Stocks Plunge as Oil Gets Hammered by Coronavirus

Equity markets across the Middle East slumped after the worst week for oil prices since 2008 and as more cases of the coronavirus were announced in the region.

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus spreads rapidly Ghani appeals to Taliban and more!

Here are the top 10 news stories that dominated the global arena.

Attorney general warns businesses to avoid price gouging for coronavirus products

Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the warning Tuesday after learning of a West Michigan retailer selling individual face masks packaged in Ziploc bags for $10 apiece.

U.S. churches making changes in response to coronavirus

Numerous Catholic dioceses are suspending the serving of wine during Communion.

Flare-up in Afghan violence shows fragility of peace deal

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Number of Coronavirus cases in Greece hits double digits

The tenth confirmed case of coronavirus in Greece was announced by the Ministry of Health early on Thursday morning.

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis

Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.

Oman Bahrain seen vulnerable to downgrades if the coronavirus outbreak drags on: S&P Global

Palestine Writes announces postponement due to Coronavirus

The Palestine Writes Literature Festival has been postponed due to the global uncertainty and concern surrounding the rapid spread of COVID-19.

Google Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Company Expands Travel Restrictions

DIVERSION OF FLIGHTS: Travails of Nigerians dumped in Ghana

Peng hails support from Sri Lankan students

Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, has expressed appreciation to a group of Sri Lankan students for their support for China's fight against novel coronavirus pneumonia and encouraged them to further contribute to China-Sri Lanka friendship.

Israeli with coronavirus sold Purim costumes to children while sick

Coronavirus: How prepared is New Zealand to deal with a pandemic?

OPINION: New Zealand has many natural and institutional advantages in managing health and economic threats of a pandemic.

Coronavirus: Shock move to slash US interest rates misfires

A brief relief rally for US stocks vanished on Tuesday, and indexes slid after an emergency interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Coronavirus: Forsyth County Schools Plan For Potential Outbreak

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages to Mecca Medina over coronavirus fears

Coronavirus Rate Cut Could Open Poloz’s Finale at Bank of Canada

No the US military's response to the coronavirus won't be like ‘The Stand’

State Health Officer says coronavirus may be ‘pandemic scenario of our generation’

State Health Officer says coronavirus may be ‘pandemic scenario of our generation’

Coronavirus has claimed six U.S. lives; patients being treated in at least 15 states