China's newly recovered coronavirus patients outnumber new infections for 3rd consecutive day

China's daily number of newly cured and discharged novel coronavirus patients has surpassed that of new confirmed infections for a third consecutive day, according to the National Health Commission Friday. Full Story

Russia-backed Syrian troops repel attacks of Turkey-supported militants

Syrian government troops covered by Russian warplanes on Thursday repelled several massive attacks of militants supported by Turkey in Syria's Idlib, according to the Russian military. Full Story

• IMF, Moroccan officials discuss preparation of 2021 annual meetings in Marrakech
• S.Koreans' overseas plastic card spending falls in 2019

• S.Korea confirms 52 more cases of novel coronavirus, 156 in total
• Trump's confidant Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
• Sean O Fearghail re-elected chair of lower house of Irish parliament
• Staff in 74 UK universities start 2-week strike over pensions
• Nine killed in German shootings, shooter had "xenophobic motive"

Experts say China's economy resilient enough to withstand coronavirus impact

The Chinese economy is resilient enough to counter the novel coronavirus shock and the epidemic will not alter growth momentum in the world's second largest economy, economists and market strategists have said. Full Story

• Technology kicks China-LatAm cooperation into high gear

• China's train maker in full production to meet overseas orders
• Epidemic impact on China's Q1 trade manageable: official
• COVID-19 outbreak not to hinder China's 5G development, says Qualcomm China chairman
• China's new economy sees growth while helping fight against epidemic
• China's central bank continues to skip reverse repos Friday

Photocall of "My Salinger Year" at 70th Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Cast members of film "My Salinger Year" attend a photocall during the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 20, 2020. Full Story

• Brazilian filmmaker Jose Mojica Marins dies at 83
• S. Korean film "Parasite" wins big, makes history at 92nd Oscars
• South Korean film "Parasite" makes history at 92nd Oscars
• Joaquin Phoenix wins Oscars Best Actor Award for "Joker"
• "Parasite" wins Oscar for best original screenplay

• "Toy Story 4" wins Oscars for best animated feature
• "American Factory" wins Best Documentary Feature at 92nd Oscars
• Laura Dern of "Marriage Story" wins Best Supporting Actress of 92nd Oscars
• Brad Pitt wins best supporting actor of 92nd Oscars
• Asian foodie films to be showcased in NYC film event

Atalanta thrash Valencia on night to ‘remember forever’

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed a performance his club will "remember forever" after the Italian side crushed Valencia 4-1 on Wednesday to take a giant step closer to reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time. Full Story

• Renowned Chinese volleyball player Zhu Jiaming dies at 81
• Neymar criticizes PSG injury handling
• Guardiola will ‘100 percent’ stay at Manchester City despite Euro ban

• Wolfsburg, Leverkusen reap 2-1 victory in Europa League
• Frankfurt upset Salzburg 4-1 in Europa League
• Djokovic says Federer, Nadal inspire him to play best season ever
• Sepahan lose to Al Sadd 3-0 in AFC Champions League
• Dortmund overcome PSG 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Special exhibition held in Vienna to mark 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth

The exhibition, part of a series of events marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, is held from Feb. 19, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021. Full Story

• WHO team in China to find answers to unknowns about COVID-19
• Traditional Chinese medicine offers oriental wisdom in fight against novel virus
• China's measures against COVID-19 are "correct strategic, tactical approach"

• Antimalarial drug confirmed effective on COVID-19
• WHO head pays tribute to Chinese nurses, calls for more solidarity
• China's tourism market has huge potential for Israel over long term
• Over 1.7 mln Chinese tourists visit Philippines in 2019