US, European stocks plunge, extending rout amid virus fears
European and US stock markets slumped painfully again Thursday as new coronavirus infections spread outside China, exacerbating fears of a global slowdown.
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Trump names VP Pence to lead coronavirus response
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FTSE 100 plunges again as Trump fails to reassure investors
European shares fell again on Thursday, with travel stocks taking the biggest knock, as a jump in new coronavirus cases outside of China deepened fears of a pandemic that could dent global growth. FTSE 100 has slumped by another 2%.
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Saudi Arabia suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said.
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At rowdy debate, Democratic rivals warn Sanders nomination would be 'catastrophe'
Democratic presidential candidates unleashed withering attacks on Bernie Sanders in a boisterous debate in South Carolina on Tuesday, assailing his ambitious economic agenda and warning his nomination would be a “catastrophe” that would cost Democrats the White House and control of Congress.
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France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus as three new cases confirmed
A 60-year-old man has become the first French victim of the coronavirus in the country, the health ministry announced Wednesday.
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Health officials: Coronavirus spread to the US 'inevitable'
U.S. braces for coronavirus spread as outbreaks worsen in Italy, Iran
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Choking travel won’t stop the coronavirus spreading warns World Travel & Tourism Council
Closing borders, blanket travel bans and more extreme government policies will not stop the spread of coronavirus, says the head of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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World Travel & Tourism Council Announces Speakers & Location for 20th Global Summit
Global Summit will take place in Mexico for the first time ever.
Summit theme: “Making a Lasting Difference”.
Summit will define new ways of thinking for T&T for decades to come.
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