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Virus Spreads to Over 60 Countries; France Closes the Louvre
Coronavirus cases surged in Italy, and France closed the world-famous Louvre Museum on Sunday as the deadly outbreak that began in China sent fear rising across Western Europe, threatening its tourism industry.
Friendly Kissing Poses European Dilemma as Virus Spreads
When French President Emmanuel Macron leaned in to give Premier Giuseppe Conte the Italian double-cheek kiss not once, but on two separate occasions, during a Franco-Italian summit in Naples this week, it was much more than a greeting.
Virus Fears Close Down France's Louvre Museum
The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its trove of art works fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of visitors from around the world.
Virus Outbreak Batters Economies, Raises Fear Of Spread
Amid fears about where the next outbreak of a fast-spreading new virus would appear, infections and deaths continued to rise across the globe Sunday, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.
What If They Played the Games and Nobody Came?
What if they played a game and nobody came? Pro sports leagues in places as far-flung as Italy and South Korea are about to find out.
Empty Streets, Economic Turmoil as Virus Alters Daily Life
The coronavirus claimed its first victim in the U.S. Saturday as the number of cases shot up in Iran, Italy and South Korea and the spreading outbreak continued to shake the global economy.
Virus' Effect on World Economy Grows After Trump Lashes Out
The coronavirus outbreak's impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even after President Donald Trump denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a "hoax" cooked up by his political enemies.
'Amazing Race' Suspends Filming as Virus Precaution
The globe-trotting reality series "The Amazing Race" is taking a breather as a precaution due to the virus outbreak affecting several countries.
Nigeria Confirms 1st Case of Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian authorities on Friday reported the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa as the outbreak spread to a region with some of the world's weakest health systems.
First Virus-Free Guests Abandon Blocked Spanish Island Hotel
Selected guests started to leave a locked-down Canary Islands hotel Friday after undergoing screening for the virus that has spread from China to most corners of the world.
Virus Fears Lead K-Pop Superstars BTS to Cancel Seoul Shows
K-pop superstars BTS canceled an upcoming concert series in South Korea's capital as the country that exports entertainment worldwide tries to contain a soaring virus outbreak.
Venice Faces New Threat From Virus After Reeling From Floods
Still reeling from the effects of major flooding just a few months ago, Venice faces a new emergency: the threat of a new virus outbreak across Italy that is worrying international visitors worldwide and hitting the economy hard.
Coronavirus Global Update: 82,000 Infections, 2,800 Deaths
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 82,000 people globally.
Puerto Rico Governor Believes Fatal Shooting is Hate Crime
The recent killing of a person believed to be a transgender woman that has shocked and angered many in Puerto Rico is likely a hate crime, Gov. Wanda Vázquez said Tuesday.
Dozens of HIV-Positive S. African Women Forcibly Sterilized
A scathing new report reveals that dozens of HIV-positive women were forced or coerced into sterilization after giving birth at public hospitals in South Africa.
World Braces for Long Battle Against Virus as Cases Spread
Scientists raced to find a treatment, crews scrubbed everything from money to buses, and quarantines were enforced Wednesday from a beachfront resort in the Atlantic to an uninhabited island in the Pacific as the world fought the spread of a new virus.
Desperate to Stop Virus' Spread, Countries Limit Travel
Officials scrambled Tuesday to halt the spread of the burgeoning new virus, from northern Italy where troops were dispatched to enforce quarantines, to South Korea, where some neighborhoods in a city of 2.5 million were brought to a near standstill.
Watch: Effigies of Same Sex Couple Burned at Croatian Festival
The burning in effigy of a same-sex couple and their child in the Croatian town Imotski prompted condemnation from governmental officials and LGBTQ equality advocates alike.
Polish Straight Couple Sentenced to One Year After Bringing Explosives to Pride Event
A married heterosexual couple in Poland were sentenced to one year following their arrest for bringing explosive devices to an LGBTQ Pride in Lublin in September, 2019.
Airline, Cruise Stocks Pummeled on Fear of Spreading Virus
The stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor's 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.