Malaysia's new prime minister has been sworn in — but some say the political crisis is 'far from over'
Muhyiddin Yassin, ex-minister of home affairs under Mahathir Mohamad, outmaneuvered his former boss to become Malaysia's 8th prime minister.
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Seattle reports new coronavirus deaths, CDC released woman who tested positive
As of Monday, more than 89,100 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 3,040 deaths.
Watch: Mike Pence leads coronavirus briefing as officials confirm more cases in the United States
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to speak at a briefing Monday evening on the administration's efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
New York City confirms first coronavirus case
New York's first case falls on the heels of confirmed cases in Washington state and California reported over the weekend.
WHO says new coronavirus cases outside China are 9 times higher than inside over last 24 hours
"The epidemics in the Republic of Korea, Italy, Iran and Japan are our greatest concern," a WHO official said.
Watch live: Seattle-area officials announce emergency declaration over the coronavirus outbreak
King County Executive Dow Constantine will announce an emergency declaration, a county spokesperson said.
Do face masks work? Medical experts explain how to protect yourself from coronavirus
The WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, with almost 60 countries reporting cases of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Fears fuel sell-off, new California case, United postpones investor day
As of Friday, more than 83,700 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 2,859 deaths.
Watch live: New York officials hold press conference on state's first coronavirus case
New York officials confirmed on Sunday its first coronavirus case, a woman who recently traveled to Iran and is currently isolated in her home.
Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
World Health Organization officials are holding a press conference Monday to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more that 89,100 people and killed at least 3,040 across the world.
Coronavirus: EU raises risk level to high, Iran cases exceed 1,500
The EU's disease prevention agency raised the bloc's risk level to high on Monday, up from moderate, as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Seoul mayor sues South Korea religious group for 'murder' and 'injury' over spike in coronavirus cases
Seoul City Mayor Park Won-soon said he was suing the Shincheonji leaders "for murder, injury and violation of prevention and management of infectious diseases."
WHO chief on coronavirus: Global markets 'should calm down and try to see the reality'
"The window of opportunity for containing it is narrowing... We need to preparing side by side for a pandemic," Ghebreyesus told CNBC.
Chinese stocks surge beyond 3% despite factory activity plunging below expectations
The Markit/Caixin manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 40.3, much lower than expectations of a reading of 45.7 in a Reuters poll.
Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Seattle, Houston energy conference canceled
Vice President Pence said over 15,000 coronavirus testing kits are en route to health professionals amid concerns that there's a shortage.
United postpones new pilot class and warns of additional flight cuts amid coronavirus outbreak
The airline has reduced its service throughout Asia due to the coronavirus outbreak.
WHO chief says markets should 'calm down', Australia and Thailand report their first deaths
The number of newly reported deaths in mainland China stood at 35, down from 47 on the previous day, bringing the total death toll there to 2,870.
White House issues new travel warnings as US reports first confirmed death from new coronavirus
President Trump's press conferences comes after coronavirus concerns hit markets hard this week.
United Airlines offers pilots a month off as coronavirus prompts flight cuts
United Airlines is offering pilots a month off with reduced pay as coronavirus prompts them to cut flights, according to a union letter.
Trump calls outbreak a 'hoax,' South Korea has record jump in cases
Manufacturing in China shrank at the fastest pace ever recorded in February, stung by the coronavirus outbreak.
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