BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following is a selection of the latest world news published by Xinhua News Agency.
Image shows the 3D atomic scale structure of a key 2019 novel coronavirus protein. (Credit: Jason McLellan/University of Texas at Austin)
U.S. researchers map 3D structure of novel coronavirus' key protein
WASHINGTON -- U.S. researchers mapped the first 3D atomic-scale structure of a key 2019 novel coronavirus protein, making a breakthrough toward developing vaccines, therapeutic antibodies and diagnostics, according to a study published online in the journal Science on Wednesday. xhne.ws/dKA5r
A Palestinian protester burns tires during clashes with Israeli soldiers, after a protest against the expanding of Jewish settlements in Kufr Qadoom village near the West Bank city of Nablus, Jan. 31, 2020. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Netanyahu announces plans to build 5,200 settlement homes in East Jerusalem
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he was promoting the building of some 5,200 new Jewish homes in highly sensitive areas of East Jerusalem, in a move likely to further escalate tensions with the Palestinians. xhne.ws/Ok2fR
Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2019 shows the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
Staff in 74 UK universities start 2-week strike over pensions
LONDON -- Members of the University and College Union, including lecturers, technicians, librarians and other academic and support staff, are joining the industrial action between Feb. 20 and March 13, potentially affecting 1.2 million students. xhne.ws/Rzlbv■
