School operators across China have delayed the resumption of classes as more than 70,000 people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the country.

The United Nations says more than 800,000 Syrians have been displaced within the country as fierce fighting continues between the government and opposition forces.

Weather officials are forecasting heavy snow in western Japan, and warn that traffic may be disrupted.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed to promote growth and curb inflation as US sanctions weigh heavily on his country.

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2020-02-14 00:00 Leaders of the World Health Organization have applauded China's massive response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus multiple times in recent weeks, and they have also been challenged by some skeptical reporters as to why they kept praising China.