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European Stock Index Futures Slump as Coronavirus Worries Deepen

European stock index futures fell to near eight-year lows on Monday after several countries expanded measures to curtail the spread of the virus outbreak, with Italy banning even domestic travel as the number of fatalities in the country topped 5,400. (Reuters)

Coronavirus: UK MPs to Debate Emergency Legislation

Emergency legislation that would grant powers aimed at tackling the spread of the coronavirus pandemic will be debated by MPs later.

Under the proposals, airports could shut and police would be able to force people with virus symptoms to isolate. (BBC)

Millions in India under Coronavirus Lockdown as Major Cities Restrict Daily Life

Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify. (CNN)

Coronavirus: Death Roll Rises as Nations Struggle to Prevent Spread of Virus

The death toll from the coronavirus continued to rise on Monday, as the latest figures showed a total of 14,600 people had died worldwide and more than 335,000 were sickened by the virus.(Euronews)

Asia Falls, US Futures Hit Limit down as $1.8 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Fails to Clear Senate Hurdle

American stock futures fell sharply during Asian trading hours, to around the limit down levels, as talks on a massive emergency rescue package worth over $1 trillion for the coronavirus-stricken US economy reached a stalemate. (Russia Toaday)

Japanese PM Abe Says Tokyo Does Not Rule Out Postponement of Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics could be postponed if the Games cannot be held safely in a full format amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says. (Sputnik)

Clash between GOP, Democrats over Stimulus Bill Intensifies

Senate Democrats blocked a massive coronavirus stimulus bill from moving forward Sunday as partisan disputes raged over the legislation that’s aimed at arresting the economy’s precipitous decline. (The Washington Post)