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Microsoft became the latest tech firm to warn of a financial hit from the global coronavirus epidemic

Microsoft Will Skip 2020 Game Developers Conference Over Coronavirus Concerns

Microsoft will host a "digital-only event" for several of the planned panels and showcases.

WHO Says Virus At 'Decisive Point' As World Battles Spread

Workers are disinfecting buses and subway trains in Iran where more than a dozen people have died from the coronavirus outbreak. Duration: 00:43

WHO says virus at 'decisive point' as world battles spread

Coronavirus Update: Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Over Virus Concerns

The Internal Revenue Service contends that Facebook dodged about $9 billion in taxes, while the leading social network says it is actually owed a refund

A series of livestreams, videos, and "locally hosted events" will take place in lieu of the conference.

General Motors has been hit by supply chain disruption unleashed by the coronavirus outbreak in China

GM Continues To Halt Production At Chinese Plant Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

GM will continue to delay production at its Wuhan, China, plant to help contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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The economies most likely to suffer from a drop in Chinese tourism are expected to be Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines

Virus To Cost World Tourism At Least $22 Billion: Global Tourism Body

Virus to cost world tourism at least $22 bn: global tourism body

The MSC Merviglia cruise ship (L) lying off Cozumel, Mexico, on February 27, 2020

Mexico Says Cruise Ship Can Dock Amid Virus Fears

Mexico says cruise ship can dock amid virus fears

According to the company's website, Air France had nearly 45,000 employees in 2018 -- 29,000 ground staff, 11,800 flight attendants, and 3,800 pilots

Air France To Cut 1,500 Jobs By End-2022: Union Sources

Air France to cut 1,500 jobs by end-2022: union sources

Tourism in Italy has taken a hit due to the coronavirus outbreak

Italy Urges Tourists Not To Cancel As Confusion Surrounds Tally

Italy urges tourists not to cancel as confusion surrounds tally

A drop in new transportation orders as Boeing grapples with the worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX fueled the decline in durable good demand in January, which was nonetheless not as bad as feared

US Economy Grew 2.3% In 2019, Durable Goods Solid In January

US economy grew 2.3% in 2019, durable goods solid in January

The EU Commission says it is still too early to estimate the economic impact of the coronavirus

EU Braces For Economic Impact Of Coronavirus

EU braces for economic impact of coronavirus

Ford Is In Survival Mode: Will Its $11 Billion Turnaround Plan Help It Avoid Demise?

Ford is once again fighting for survival but Jim Farley, who will take the role of COO at the company on March 1, said this is when the company is at its best.

US President Donald Trump (left) has cast his economic record, fueled by tax cuts and deregulation, as far surpassing that of former president Barack Obama (right)

Donald Trump Shockingly Called Barack Obama A ‘Psycho’; POTUS Questioned Michelle’s Husband’s Mental Health

Donald Trump once called Barack Obama a psycho, and he also suggested that the ex-POTUS could be suffering from mental health issues.

Muslims pilgrims gather outside the door of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry For Pilgrims Over Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims over coronavirus

Japan has struggled to deal with the fallout from a cruise ship that it quarantined off its coast, where more than 700 people tested positive for the virus

Japan PM Calls For Nationwide Closure Of Schools Over Virus

Japan PM calls for nationwide closure of schools over virus

The coronavirus outbreak could complicate Aston Martin's already difficult situation as China has been a key area for sales growth

Aston Martin Shares In Reverse As Annual Losses Balloon

Aston Martin shares in reverse as annual losses balloon

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Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Home Testing To Be Introduced In UK By Health Secretary

Fears of being infected with the deadly coronavirus continue across the world. As the disease spreads, more ways are being tried and sought to help abate the quick spread. One of these ways is through home testing.

Iranian sanitary workers disinfect the Masumeh shrine in the Shiite holy city of Qom, where a prominent local member of parliament is among the latest people infected with the coronavirus

Iran Coronavirus Deaths Jump To 26

Iran coronavirus deaths jump to 26

Civil defence teams disinfect a seminary in the Shiite shrine city of Najaf where Islamic students are believed to have come in contact with Iraq's first confirmed case of novel coronavirus

Iraq Closes Public Spaces As First Coronavirus Case Hits Capital

Iraq closes public spaces as first coronavirus case hits capital

Bayer's profit jumped thanks it its acquisition of Monsanto, but it did not report setting aside any money for the legal drama surrounding a flagship weedkiller that is alleged to have caused cancer

Monsanto Merger Pumps Up Bayer Profits In 2019

Monsanto merger pumps up Bayer profits in 2019

Foreign firms in China have seen a drop in demand due to the virus as well as logistics disruptions with millions of people under quarantine or urged to stay indoors

Foreign Firms In China Forecast Revenue Drop Due To Virus

Foreign firms in China forecast revenue drop due to virus

US-South Korea joint military training has been postponed after Seoul declared its highest 'severe' alert level over the new coronavirus

US, South Korea Postpone Joint Military Exercises Over Virus

US, South Korea postpone joint military exercises over virus

Wall Street is on track for its second straight rout as US health officials say an outbreak of coronavirus in the country is inevitable

Stock Market Futures Plunge As First US Coronavirus Case From Unknown Source Confirmed

Wall Street is in for five straight days of losses as concerns over the effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy mounts.

Austrian striker Marko Arnautovic left West Ham United for Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League

Chinese Football Transfer Market Collapses In Face Of Coronavirus

Chinese football transfer market collapses in face of coronavirus

China is struggling to produce enough equipment to deal with the coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 Top Targets: Smokers, Men, And The Elderly

Just like the other viruses, the COVID-19 seemed to have affected a particular group of individuals.

Taiwan police are investigating a surge of stories spreading online and through social media claiming President Tsai's government is trying to cover up a virus outbreak

Taiwan Accuses Chinese Trolls Of Sowing Virus Panic

Taiwan accuses Chinese trolls of sowing virus panic

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Coronavirus Update: Health Experts Warn People To Quit PDA Acts To Stop Disease Outbreak

Health experts warn people to refrain from displaying any acts of PDA to protect against the deadly coronavirus.

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