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Chinese hospitals discharge 16,155 recovered patients of coronavirus infection

A total of 16,155 patients infected with the novel coronavirus had been discharged from hospital after recovery by the end of Wednesday, Chinese health authority said

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No new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in nine provincial-level regions of China

No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported Wednesday in nine provincial-level regions of China, according to local health authorities Thu

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China successfully launches 4 satellites on single carrier rocket

China successfully launches 4 satellites on single carrier rocket China launched the Long March 2D carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 05:07 on Thursday, February 20. The

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Iran's IRGC denies sending weapons cache to Yemen

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Saturday denied that Iran recently sent weapons cache to Yemen, Tasnim news agency reported. Deputy Commander of the IRGC for

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Russian gov't amends 2020-2022 budget to fund Putin's initiatives

MOSCOW, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The new Russian government approved Thursday amendments to the 2020-2022 federal budget aimed at funding measures outlined by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his addre

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Omani, British forces conduct joint military drill

The Omani and British armed forces on Thursday conducted joint military exercises in the country's northern mountainous areas, official Oman News Agency reported. The

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Chinese hospitals discharge 6,723 recovered patients of coronavirus infection

A total of 6,723 patients infected with the novel coronavirus had been discharged from hospital after recovery by the end of Thursday, Chinese health authorities annou

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China reports 5,090 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, 121 new deaths

Chinese health authorities Friday said it received reports of 5,090 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 121 deaths on Thursday from 31 provincial-le

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5,090 new coronavirus cases reported on Chinese mainland

China confirmed 5,090 new coronavirus cases on Thursday with 121 new deaths reported.This brings the total number of confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland to 63,851 a

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China, EU aim to reach investment agreement this year: Chinese FM

China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strive to finish the talks on a China-EU investment agreement and initiate feasibility study on a free trade deal as part of key agendas for this year

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Chinese FM urges concerted int'l response to novel coronavirus epidemic

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called for a concerted international response as well as mutual understanding, trust and support across borders in the fight against t

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Shooting near Chinatown in Washington, DC

Washington, DC police responded to a shooting near the National Portrait Gallery on Thursday afternoon. A gunman shot a man in his late 20s in the head at 8th and H Streets NW. Police chased the s

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Russia fines Twitter, Facebook on localization of users' databases

The Facebook and Twitter app icons are seen on a smartphone in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Yuan Xinfang) Russian legislation requires Internet service providers to store and process pers

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M7.0 quake strikes off Japan's Hokkaido, Russia's Kuril Islands

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture and Russia's Kuril Islands on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the U.S. Geological Survey.Accordin

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Xi, Malaysian PM talk over phone on novel coronavirus epidemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday, with both sides expressing confidence in China's vic

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One more virus-infected foreigner in China recovers: spokesperson

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases of foreign nationals in China stays the same, while that of cured and discharged cases has risen from seven to eight, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson s

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One more virus-infected foreigner in China recovers: spokesperson

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases of foreign nationals in China stays the same, while that of cured and discharged cases has risen from seven to eight, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson s