Asian stocks nosedive, extending global rout on recession fears
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets opened in freefall on Friday, extending a global rout that saw bourses experience…
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NBA coronavirus shutdown likely to be ‘at least 30 days’ – Silver
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday the league shut-down because of the coronavirus pandemic…
6 years ago
Portugal closes schools to fight virus outbreak
LISBON, Portugal (AFP) -- Portugal will close all schools from Monday until at just before Easter to stem the spread…
6 years ago
13 injured as trains collide in Cairo
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- Thirteen people were injured when two passenger trains collided Thursday in the Egyptian capital, the health…
6 years ago
Belgium closes schools, restaurants to fight coronavirus outbreak
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Belgium will close schools, cancel all cultural events and shutter bars and restaurants to stave off…
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Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday,…
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Shanghai skyscrapers’ viewing platforms re-open as virus eases
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- High-profile fixtures of Shanghai's skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign…
6 years ago
Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact…
6 years ago
‘Don’t worry, I’m fine,’ insists Juve coronavirus victim Rugani
MILAN, Italy (AFP) -- Juventus and Italy defender Daniele Rugani told fans 'don't worry, I'm fine' on Wednesday after becoming…
6 years ago
Two more Haas F1 staff isolated over virus fears
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Two more staff from the Haas Formula One team have been isolated while they are tested…
6 years ago
S. Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, but authorities warned that…
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Trump suspends travel from Europe to US in coronavirus crisis
by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United…
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