http://english.people.com.cn/ http://english.people.com.cn/images/en/top_logo_e.gif People's Daily Online http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90783/ 6819691 2009-11-20 21:47:21 &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C Front) meets with European Union participants of the China-EU strategic partnership seminar in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ ...]]> &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C Front) meets with European Union participants of the China-EU strategic partnership seminar in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819691 2009-11-20 21:47:21 &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C Front) meets with European Union participants of the China-EU strategic partnership seminar in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ ...]]> &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C Front) meets with European Union participants of the China-EU strategic partnership seminar in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819682 2009-11-20 21:38:58 &$Ten-year-old He Minxian trains at Shaolin Kungfu School, some 70 kilometers from Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, on Nov. 20, 2009, the Universal Children's Day. This young Kunfu star is authorized by the school to take a day off, but he wouldn't let a day pass by without training. (Xinhua/Wang Song)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819682 2009-11-20 21:38:58 &$Ten-year-old He Minxian trains at Shaolin Kungfu School, some 70 kilometers from Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, on Nov. 20, 2009, the Universal Children's Day. This young Kunfu star is authorized by the school to take a day off, but he wouldn't let a day pass by without training. (Xinhua/Wang Song)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819658 2009-11-20 21:39:12 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819658 2009-11-20 21:39:12 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819580 2009-11-20 16:45:55 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819579 2009-11-20 16:45:55 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819578 2009-11-20 16:45:55 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses with a copy of his book "My Championship Year" at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3 ...]]> &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses with a copy of his book "My Championship Year" at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819574 2009-11-20 16:45:55 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819574 2009-11-20 16:45:55 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819537 2009-11-20 16:31:03 &$Ma Siqi (C) reads the text aloud at Zhongyin Xiwang Primary School, in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009.(Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Ma Siqi (C) reads the text aloud at Zhongyin Xiwang Primary School, in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009.(Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819536 2009-11-20 16:31:03 &$Ma Siqi (C) plays a game with her classmates during the class break at Zhongyin Xiwang Primary School, in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009.(Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819531 2009-11-20 16:31:03 &$Ma Siqi goes to school in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Ma Siqi, a 10-year-old girl of Dongxiang ethnic group, enjoyed herself with her classmates at school on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$ &$ 【1】 &$Ma Siqi goes to school in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Ma Siqi, a 10-year-old girl of Dongxiang ethnic group, enjoyed herself with her classmates at school on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819531 2009-11-20 16:31:03 &$Ma Siqi goes to school in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Ma Siqi, a 10-year-old girl of Dongxiang ethnic group, enjoyed herself with her classmates at school on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$ &$ 【1】 &$Ma Siqi goes to school in Dongxiang Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Ma Siqi, a 10-year-old girl of Dongxiang ethnic group, enjoyed herself with her classmates at school on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819529 2009-11-20 16:27:31 &$The photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009 by Guo Xinxuan shows her mother and their dog, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province.(Xinhua/Guo Xinxuan)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819528 2009-11-20 16:27:31 &$The photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009 by Guo Xinxuan shows the doll she painted with her friend, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province.(Xinhua/Guo Xinxuan)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$The photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009 by Guo Xinxuan shows the doll she painted with her friend, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province.(Xinhua/Guo Xinxuan)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819527 2009-11-20 16:27:31 &$The photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009 by Guo Xinxuan shows the book-reading card made by herself, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. (Xinhua/Guo Xinxuan)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$The photo taken on Oct. 4, 2009 by Guo Xinxuan shows the book-reading card made by herself, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. (Xinhua/Guo Xinxuan)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819523 2009-11-20 16:27:31 &$The undated photo shows Guo Xinxuan taking pictures, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. I am Guo Xinxuan, nine years old, studying at Qingnianlu Primary School in Taiyuan City. I like reading and playing games with my friends. I like my father and mother most, and my dog Rousong as well. I also like camera, because it can record everything I like. (Xinhua/Fan Minda)&$&$&$ &$The undated photo shows Guo Xinxuan taking pictures, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. I am Guo Xinxuan, nine years old, studying at Qingnianlu Primary School in Taiyuan City. I like reading and playing games with my friends. I like my father and mother most, and my dog Rousong as well. I also like camera, because it can record everything I like. (Xinhua/Fan Minda)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819523 2009-11-20 16:27:31 &$The undated photo shows Guo Xinxuan taking pictures, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. I am Guo Xinxuan, nine years old, studying at Qingnianlu Primary School in Taiyuan City. I like reading and playing games with my friends. I like my father and mother most, and my dog Rousong as well. I also like camera, because it can record everything I like. (Xinhua/Fan Minda)&$&$&$ &$The undated photo shows Guo Xinxuan taking pictures, in Taiyuan city, capital of north China's Shanxi Province. I am Guo Xinxuan, nine years old, studying at Qingnianlu Primary School in Taiyuan City. I like reading and playing games with my friends. I like my father and mother most, and my dog Rousong as well. I also like camera, because it can record everything I like. (Xinhua/Fan Minda)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819521 2009-11-20 16:25:04 &$Cebae Zhoema (L2) and Namgyal Zhoema (R2), a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, pose a group photo with classmates, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819520 2009-11-20 16:25:04 &$Cebae Zhoema (L) and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, kiss goodbye with their father before they go to school in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819519 2009-11-20 16:25:04 &$Cebae Zhoema (L) and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, go to school accompanied by their mother, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819517 2009-11-20 16:25:04 &$Cebae Zhoema and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, wash after they get up at their home in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. The twins, accompanied by their mother, went to school after they got up and had breakfast as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. The twin sisters we ...]]> &$Cebae Zhoema and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, wash after they get up at their home in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. The twins, accompanied by their mother, went to school after they got up and had breakfast as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. The twin sisters were born into a common family in 1999 in Lhasa. (Xinhua/Gaesang Dawa)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819517 2009-11-20 16:25:04 &$Cebae Zhoema and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, wash after they get up at their home in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. The twins, accompanied by their mother, went to school after they got up and had breakfast as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. The twin sisters we ...]]> &$Cebae Zhoema and Namgyal Zhoema, a pair of twin girls of the Tibetan ethnic group who are both pupils of Grade 5 at the No.1 Elementary School of Lhasa, wash after they get up at their home in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2009. The twins, accompanied by their mother, went to school after they got up and had breakfast as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. The twin sisters were born into a common family in 1999 in Lhasa. (Xinhua/Gaesang Dawa)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819516 2009-11-20 16:22:51 &$The photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 by Deng Mingzhou shows the red maple leaves in Guanmenshan Mountain in Benxi City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$The photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 by Deng Mingzhou shows the red maple leaves in Guanmenshan Mountain in Benxi City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819515 2009-11-20 16:22:46 &$The photo taken on Nov. 15, 2009 by Deng Mingzhou shows his favorite dolls, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$The photo taken on Nov. 15, 2009 by Deng Mingzhou shows his favorite dolls, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819480 2009-11-20 16:21:54 &$The undated photo shows Deng Mingzhou, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. I am Deng Mingzhou, nine years old, a four-grade pupil in the First Primary School of Hunnan New District of Shenyang. I like playing table tennis and swimming, and talking most. I am particularly good at the traditional storytelling, so sometimes the president asks me to perform storytelling for guests. I like taking ph ...]]> &$The undated photo shows Deng Mingzhou, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. I am Deng Mingzhou, nine years old, a four-grade pupil in the First Primary School of Hunnan New District of Shenyang. I like playing table tennis and swimming, and talking most. I am particularly good at the traditional storytelling, so sometimes the president asks me to perform storytelling for guests. I like taking photos too. However, my mother is often worried that I would break the camera. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819480 2009-11-20 16:21:54 &$The undated photo shows Deng Mingzhou, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. I am Deng Mingzhou, nine years old, a four-grade pupil in the First Primary School of Hunnan New District of Shenyang. I like playing table tennis and swimming, and talking most. I am particularly good at the traditional storytelling, so sometimes the president asks me to perform storytelling for guests. I like taking ph ...]]> &$The undated photo shows Deng Mingzhou, in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. I am Deng Mingzhou, nine years old, a four-grade pupil in the First Primary School of Hunnan New District of Shenyang. I like playing table tennis and swimming, and talking most. I am particularly good at the traditional storytelling, so sometimes the president asks me to perform storytelling for guests. I like taking photos too. However, my mother is often worried that I would break the camera. (Xinhua/Ren Yong)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819273 2009-11-20 13:46:57 &$Zhang Mingyang reads a book at Huaihe Primary School in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819272 2009-11-20 13:46:56 &$Zhang Mingyang stumbles during the morning exercise in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819271 2009-11-20 13:46:56 &$Zhang Mingyang (R) attends the morning exercise in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819266 2009-11-20 15:37:19 &$Zhang Mingyang attends the morning exercise in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Zhang Mingyang, with a nickname of "Tian Tian", which means sweet in Chinese, went to school after one-hour morning exercise of skating as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)&$&$&$ &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819266 2009-11-20 15:37:19 &$Zhang Mingyang attends the morning exercise in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2009. Zhang Mingyang, with a nickname of "Tian Tian", which means sweet in Chinese, went to school after one-hour morning exercise of skating as usual, on the Universal Children's Day of Nov. 20. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)&$&$&$ &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819185 2009-11-20 13:14:21 &$China's Lin Dan returns the shuttlecock to his teammate Chen Long during the men's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lin Dan won 2-0. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819184 2009-11-20 13:14:21 &$China's Lin Dan saves the ball during the men's singles second round match against his teammate Chen Long at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lin Dan won 2-0.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819179 2009-11-20 15:37:21 &$1. The Northern Lights&$&$ &$&$ The Northern Lights occur when the sun gives off high-energy charged particles (also called ions) that travel out into space at speeds of 300 to 1,200 kilometers per second. A cloud of such particles is called plasma. The stream of plasma coming from the sun is known as solar wind. As the solar wind interacts with the edge of the earth's magnetic field, some of the part ...]]> &$1. The Northern Lights&$&$ &$&$ The Northern Lights occur when the sun gives off high-energy charged particles (also called ions) that travel out into space at speeds of 300 to 1,200 kilometers per second. A cloud of such particles is called plasma. The stream of plasma coming from the sun is known as solar wind. As the solar wind interacts with the edge of the earth's magnetic field, some of the particles are trapped and they follow the lines of magnetic force down into the ionosphere, the section of the earth's atmosphere that extends from about 60 to 600 kilometers above the earth's surface.&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819179 2009-11-20 15:37:21 &$1. The Northern Lights&$&$ &$&$ The Northern Lights occur when the sun gives off high-energy charged particles (also called ions) that travel out into space at speeds of 300 to 1,200 kilometers per second. A cloud of such particles is called plasma. The stream of plasma coming from the sun is known as solar wind. As the solar wind interacts with the edge of the earth's magnetic field, some of the part ...]]> &$1. The Northern Lights&$&$ &$&$ The Northern Lights occur when the sun gives off high-energy charged particles (also called ions) that travel out into space at speeds of 300 to 1,200 kilometers per second. A cloud of such particles is called plasma. The stream of plasma coming from the sun is known as solar wind. As the solar wind interacts with the edge of the earth's magnetic field, some of the particles are trapped and they follow the lines of magnetic force down into the ionosphere, the section of the earth's atmosphere that extends from about 60 to 600 kilometers above the earth's surface.&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819177 2009-11-20 15:37:21 &$China's Lin Dan returns the shuttlecock to his teammate Chen Long during the men's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lin Dan won 2-0. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819177 2009-11-20 15:37:21 &$China's Lin Dan returns the shuttlecock to his teammate Chen Long during the men's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lin Dan won 2-0. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819135 2009-11-20 15:37:22 &$Astronaut Mike Foreman works in the Atlantis' payload bay at the beginning of his spacewalk in this image from NASA TV November 19, 2009. The spacewalkers are slated to perform maintenance tasks outside the station including installing a spare communica ...]]> &$Astronaut Mike Foreman works in the Atlantis' payload bay at the beginning of his spacewalk in this image from NASA TV November 19, 2009. The spacewalkers are slated to perform maintenance tasks outside the station including installing a spare communications antenna, routing cables and lubricating parts of the mobile base system and Kibo robotic arm. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ According to NASA, mission specialists Michael Foreman and Dr. Robert Satcher Jr. began the spacewalk at 9:24 a.m. EDT (1424 GMT),which lasted six hours and 37 minutes. The duo installed a spare antenna to the outside of the ISS in just two hours after venturing out. They also hooked up cables and a handrail, and greased some mechanisms. After finishing all their scheduled chores with two hours to spare, Foreman and Satcher were assigned a task that had been planned for the second spacewalk. They deployed the outboard Payload Attach System on the Earth-facing side of the Starboard 3 truss, after overcoming some initial difficulties. Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday. Its 11-day flight will include three spacewalks and the installation of two platforms to the station's truss, or backbone. The platforms will hold spare parts to sustain station operations after the shuttles' retirement. Atlantis' STS-129 mission is NASA's fifth and last shuttle mission for 2009. There are just five more shuttle launches scheduled before the planned September 2010 retirement of the space shuttle fleet. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819135 2009-11-20 15:37:22 &$Astronaut Mike Foreman works in the Atlantis' payload bay at the beginning of his spacewalk in this image from NASA TV November 19, 2009. The spacewalkers are slated to perform maintenance tasks outside the station including installing a spare communica ...]]> &$Astronaut Mike Foreman works in the Atlantis' payload bay at the beginning of his spacewalk in this image from NASA TV November 19, 2009. The spacewalkers are slated to perform maintenance tasks outside the station including installing a spare communications antenna, routing cables and lubricating parts of the mobile base system and Kibo robotic arm. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ According to NASA, mission specialists Michael Foreman and Dr. Robert Satcher Jr. began the spacewalk at 9:24 a.m. EDT (1424 GMT),which lasted six hours and 37 minutes. The duo installed a spare antenna to the outside of the ISS in just two hours after venturing out. They also hooked up cables and a handrail, and greased some mechanisms. After finishing all their scheduled chores with two hours to spare, Foreman and Satcher were assigned a task that had been planned for the second spacewalk. They deployed the outboard Payload Attach System on the Earth-facing side of the Starboard 3 truss, after overcoming some initial difficulties. Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday. Its 11-day flight will include three spacewalks and the installation of two platforms to the station's truss, or backbone. The platforms will hold spare parts to sustain station operations after the shuttles' retirement. Atlantis' STS-129 mission is NASA's fifth and last shuttle mission for 2009. There are just five more shuttle launches scheduled before the planned September 2010 retirement of the space shuttle fleet. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819113 2009-11-20 11:17:38 &$The photo taken on Oct. 2, 2009 by He Zipeng shows the armed policemen of the frontier defence force of Guangdong, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/He Xiangyun)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$The photo taken on Oct. 2, 2009 by He Zipeng shows the armed policemen of the frontier defence force of Guangdong, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/He Xiangyun)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819105 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$The undated photo shows He Zipeng, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. I am He Zipeng, five years old. I live in Luohu District of Shenzhen and go to Hongxiang Kindergarten. I like smiling. I adore my father most, because he is a soldier. He always wakes up early in the morning and writes very good articles. My mother often buys me my favorite fried chicken, and tells stories to coax me into sleep. I ha ...]]> &$The undated photo shows He Zipeng, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. I am He Zipeng, five years old. I live in Luohu District of Shenzhen and go to Hongxiang Kindergarten. I like smiling. I adore my father most, because he is a soldier. He always wakes up early in the morning and writes very good articles. My mother often buys me my favorite fried chicken, and tells stories to coax me into sleep. I have a dream of becoming a pilot. Therefore, I could fly into the fairy tale with my parents, and live a happy life forever. (Xinhua/He Xiangyun)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819105 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$The undated photo shows He Zipeng, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. I am He Zipeng, five years old. I live in Luohu District of Shenzhen and go to Hongxiang Kindergarten. I like smiling. I adore my father most, because he is a soldier. He always wakes up early in the morning and writes very good articles. My mother often buys me my favorite fried chicken, and tells stories to coax me into sleep. I ha ...]]> &$The undated photo shows He Zipeng, in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. I am He Zipeng, five years old. I live in Luohu District of Shenzhen and go to Hongxiang Kindergarten. I like smiling. I adore my father most, because he is a soldier. He always wakes up early in the morning and writes very good articles. My mother often buys me my favorite fried chicken, and tells stories to coax me into sleep. I have a dream of becoming a pilot. Therefore, I could fly into the fairy tale with my parents, and live a happy life forever. (Xinhua/He Xiangyun)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819016 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thugg ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thuggery. The move is the latest in a tit-for-tat spat between the North African countries about minor violence surrounding World Cup qualifying matches played on Saturday in Egypt, and on Wednesday in Sudan. Egypt's state-run EGYNews website said Cairo was recalling its ambassador over violence against Egyptians after Wednesday's match that Egypt has blamed on Algerian fans. About 2,000 protestors, some burning Algerian flags, gathered near Algeria's embassy in Cairo late on Thursday to protest what they said was violence against their compatriots and called for the Algerian envoy to leave, witnesses said. A Reuters witness said two police pick-up vans were damaged, one had been overturned by protesters with windows smashed. Other protesters scuffled with police using teargas to disperse the crowd and block them from reaching the embassy. Such protests are rare in Egypt where demonstrations are usually small and swiftly contained by police. Egypt won Saturday's game 2-0 in Cairo, scoring their second goal deep into stoppage time, to leave the two teams level at the top of African qualifying Group C. That set up Wednesday's playoff in Khartoum, selected by Egypt when they won a draw to choose the venue. Algeria won 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa next year, their first appearance at the finals since 1986. Even before the Sudan playoff, Egypt had complained when Algerian fans trashed the Algiers headquarters of Egypt-based Orascom Telecom's Djezzy mobile subsidiary. Egypt was further angered when Algerian tax authorities hit Djezzy with a $596.6 million bill for outstanding taxes. Before that, Algeria was irked after Egyptian fans pelted the Algerian team's bus with stones and some fans were hurt in scuffles on game-day in the Cairo qualifier. &$ &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819016 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thugg ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thuggery. The move is the latest in a tit-for-tat spat between the North African countries about minor violence surrounding World Cup qualifying matches played on Saturday in Egypt, and on Wednesday in Sudan. Egypt's state-run EGYNews website said Cairo was recalling its ambassador over violence against Egyptians after Wednesday's match that Egypt has blamed on Algerian fans. About 2,000 protestors, some burning Algerian flags, gathered near Algeria's embassy in Cairo late on Thursday to protest what they said was violence against their compatriots and called for the Algerian envoy to leave, witnesses said. A Reuters witness said two police pick-up vans were damaged, one had been overturned by protesters with windows smashed. Other protesters scuffled with police using teargas to disperse the crowd and block them from reaching the embassy. Such protests are rare in Egypt where demonstrations are usually small and swiftly contained by police. Egypt won Saturday's game 2-0 in Cairo, scoring their second goal deep into stoppage time, to leave the two teams level at the top of African qualifying Group C. That set up Wednesday's playoff in Khartoum, selected by Egypt when they won a draw to choose the venue. Algeria won 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa next year, their first appearance at the finals since 1986. Even before the Sudan playoff, Egypt had complained when Algerian fans trashed the Algiers headquarters of Egypt-based Orascom Telecom's Djezzy mobile subsidiary. Egypt was further angered when Algerian tax authorities hit Djezzy with a $596.6 million bill for outstanding taxes. Before that, Algeria was irked after Egyptian fans pelted the Algerian team's bus with stones and some fans were hurt in scuffles on game-day in the Cairo qualifier. &$ &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818985 2009-11-20 15:37:24 &$Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R) shakes hands with Fujio Mitarai, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)&$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$ &$&$ ]]> 6818985 2009-11-20 15:37:24 &$Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R) shakes hands with Fujio Mitarai, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on Nov. 20, 2009. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)&$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$ &$&$ ]]> 6818922 2009-11-20 15:37:26 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818922 2009-11-20 15:37:26 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818815 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$Guo Xiaoyun, a kindergarten teacher in Shangyou county, Jiangxi Province has kept her hair long at 2.5 meters for more than 20 years. It takes her over an hour to wash her hair each time. Two women help her hold up her hair. (Photo Source: Xinhua)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Guo Xiaoyun, a kindergarten teacher in Shangyou county, Jiangxi Province has kept her hair long at 2.5 meters for more than 20 years. It takes her over an hour to wash her hair each time. Two women help her hold up her hair. (Photo Source: Xinhua)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818815 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$Guo Xiaoyun, a kindergarten teacher in Shangyou county, Jiangxi Province has kept her hair long at 2.5 meters for more than 20 years. It takes her over an hour to wash her hair each time. Two women help her hold up her hair. (Photo Source: Xinhua)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Guo Xiaoyun, a kindergarten teacher in Shangyou county, Jiangxi Province has kept her hair long at 2.5 meters for more than 20 years. It takes her over an hour to wash her hair each time. Two women help her hold up her hair. (Photo Source: Xinhua)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818770 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$1. The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) - the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974)&$&$ &$ &$Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) - the 40th President of th ...]]> &$1. The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) - the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974)&$&$ &$ &$Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) - the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) on the wall with wife Nancy.&$&$ &$ &$William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (1946- ) - the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). His wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea are in the background.&$&$ &$ &$George Walker Bush (1946- ) - the 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009) poses at the wall with wife Laura.&$&$ &$ &$Barack Hussein Obama II (1961- ) - the 44th President of the United States (2009- )&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818770 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$1. The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) - the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974)&$&$ &$ &$Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) - the 40th President of th ...]]> &$1. The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$The Great Wall&$&$ &$ &$Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) - the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974)&$&$ &$ &$Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) - the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) on the wall with wife Nancy.&$&$ &$ &$William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (1946- ) - the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). His wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea are in the background.&$&$ &$ &$George Walker Bush (1946- ) - the 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009) poses at the wall with wife Laura.&$&$ &$ &$Barack Hussein Obama II (1961- ) - the 44th President of the United States (2009- )&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818766 2009-11-20 15:37:28 &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday his country will deepen the relations of mutual benefit and cooperation with China so as to push the bilateral tie ...]]> &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday his country will deepen the relations of mutual benefit and cooperation with China so as to push the bilateral ties to a new height. Assad made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus on Thursday. &$ &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) meets with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ The Syrian president appreciated the deepening cooperation between the two countries in various fields, stressing that Syria and China have shared political mutual trust and cooperated in the economic field for a long time. Assad highlighted that Syria attaches great importance to the Syria-China relations as China is a friend of Syria and the Arab world. The president also reiterated Syria's firm and consistent position on the one-China policy. For his part, Hui said as one of the earliest Arab countries which established diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Syria and China have enjoyed a sound and stable relationship for more than five decades. He pointed out that the two countries have broad prospects of cooperation as both of them are developing countries and face the same challenges of developing economy and improving people's livelihood. The vice premier also voiced China's willingness, along with Syria, to strengthen coordination and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in a bid to deepen bilateral ties. China suggests that the two countries should maintain contacts of all levels, enhance mutual understanding and friendship, share experience of reform and development to learn from each other, and expand trade, investment and technical cooperation in an effort to bring concrete benefits to both Chinese and Syrian people, he said. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria at the invitation of Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah al-Dardari. Syria and China inked Wednesday an agreement on economic and technical cooperation, in which China offers to grant Syria a financial assistance of 20 million yuan (2.93 million U.S. dollars). &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818766 2009-11-20 15:37:28 &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday his country will deepen the relations of mutual benefit and cooperation with China so as to push the bilateral tie ...]]> &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday his country will deepen the relations of mutual benefit and cooperation with China so as to push the bilateral ties to a new height. Assad made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus on Thursday. &$ &$Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) meets with Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Nov. 19, 2009. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria. (Xinhua/Gong Zhenxi)&$&$ The Syrian president appreciated the deepening cooperation between the two countries in various fields, stressing that Syria and China have shared political mutual trust and cooperated in the economic field for a long time. Assad highlighted that Syria attaches great importance to the Syria-China relations as China is a friend of Syria and the Arab world. The president also reiterated Syria's firm and consistent position on the one-China policy. For his part, Hui said as one of the earliest Arab countries which established diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Syria and China have enjoyed a sound and stable relationship for more than five decades. He pointed out that the two countries have broad prospects of cooperation as both of them are developing countries and face the same challenges of developing economy and improving people's livelihood. The vice premier also voiced China's willingness, along with Syria, to strengthen coordination and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in a bid to deepen bilateral ties. China suggests that the two countries should maintain contacts of all levels, enhance mutual understanding and friendship, share experience of reform and development to learn from each other, and expand trade, investment and technical cooperation in an effort to bring concrete benefits to both Chinese and Syrian people, he said. Hui arrived in Damascus on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit to Syria at the invitation of Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah al-Dardari. Syria and China inked Wednesday an agreement on economic and technical cooperation, in which China offers to grant Syria a financial assistance of 20 million yuan (2.93 million U.S. dollars). &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818751 2009-11-20 15:37:28 &$A grand celebration is held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province, to mark the 600th anniversary of Shenjiamen, China's largest fishing port. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ The coastal city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang province held a mass celebration on November 18 to mark the 600th anniversary of its Shenjiamen fishing harbour, also the largest fishing port in China. ...]]> &$A grand celebration is held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province, to mark the 600th anniversary of Shenjiamen, China's largest fishing port. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ The coastal city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang province held a mass celebration on November 18 to mark the 600th anniversary of its Shenjiamen fishing harbour, also the largest fishing port in China. Shenjiamen, located at the junction of the Yangtze, Qiantang and Yongjiang rivers, is known as one of the three world's most popular fishing ports, along with Callao Port in Peru and Bergen Harbor in Norway. Shenjiamen, first built in 1409 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), has been known as a fishing harbour and a commercial town. Thanks to its geographical advantages, the natural harbor with abundant fishing resources has also made it possible for the city of Zhoushan to become a marine product distribution center in China. &$&$Source: CRI online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818751 2009-11-20 15:37:28 &$A grand celebration is held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province, to mark the 600th anniversary of Shenjiamen, China's largest fishing port. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ The coastal city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang province held a mass celebration on November 18 to mark the 600th anniversary of its Shenjiamen fishing harbour, also the largest fishing port in China. ...]]> &$A grand celebration is held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province, to mark the 600th anniversary of Shenjiamen, China's largest fishing port. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ The coastal city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang province held a mass celebration on November 18 to mark the 600th anniversary of its Shenjiamen fishing harbour, also the largest fishing port in China. Shenjiamen, located at the junction of the Yangtze, Qiantang and Yongjiang rivers, is known as one of the three world's most popular fishing ports, along with Callao Port in Peru and Bergen Harbor in Norway. Shenjiamen, first built in 1409 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), has been known as a fishing harbour and a commercial town. Thanks to its geographical advantages, the natural harbor with abundant fishing resources has also made it possible for the city of Zhoushan to become a marine product distribution center in China. &$&$Source: CRI online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818725 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$Director Tim Burton arrives with actress Helena Bonham Carter for a Museum of Modern Art tribute to Burton in New York November 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$Director Tim Burton arrives with actress Helena Bonham Carter for a Museum of Modern Art tribute to Burton in New York November 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818725 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$Director Tim Burton arrives with actress Helena Bonham Carter for a Museum of Modern Art tribute to Burton in New York November 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$Director Tim Burton arrives with actress Helena Bonham Carter for a Museum of Modern Art tribute to Burton in New York November 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818711 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$(R to L) Ann M. Veneman, executive director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actor Lucy Liu and Grace Akallo, former child soldier from Uganda, show "The State of the World's Children" reports to the media during a news conference at the UNICEF headquarters in New York Nov. 19, 2009. The UNICEF on Thursday launched a special edition issue of the agency's flagship "The State of the Worl ...]]> &$(R to L) Ann M. Veneman, executive director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actor Lucy Liu and Grace Akallo, former child soldier from Uganda, show "The State of the World's Children" reports to the media during a news conference at the UNICEF headquarters in New York Nov. 19, 2009. The UNICEF on Thursday launched a special edition issue of the agency's flagship "The State of the World's Children" report, which focuses on the ground-breaking human rights covenant for children, and tracks the impact of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( CRC) and the challenges that remain. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818711 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$(R to L) Ann M. Veneman, executive director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actor Lucy Liu and Grace Akallo, former child soldier from Uganda, show "The State of the World's Children" reports to the media during a news conference at the UNICEF headquarters in New York Nov. 19, 2009. The UNICEF on Thursday launched a special edition issue of the agency's flagship "The State of the Worl ...]]> &$(R to L) Ann M. Veneman, executive director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actor Lucy Liu and Grace Akallo, former child soldier from Uganda, show "The State of the World's Children" reports to the media during a news conference at the UNICEF headquarters in New York Nov. 19, 2009. The UNICEF on Thursday launched a special edition issue of the agency's flagship "The State of the World's Children" report, which focuses on the ground-breaking human rights covenant for children, and tracks the impact of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( CRC) and the challenges that remain. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818709 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$An oil painting of a Peking Opera character is featured at the 12th annual West Lake Art Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, November 19, 2009. The Expo displays nearly 10,000 artworks from over 100 artists and art institutions home and abroad. [Xinhua]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$An oil painting of a Peking Opera character is featured at the 12th annual West Lake Art Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, November 19, 2009. The Expo displays nearly 10,000 artworks from over 100 artists and art institutions home and abroad. [Xinhua]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818709 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$An oil painting of a Peking Opera character is featured at the 12th annual West Lake Art Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, November 19, 2009. The Expo displays nearly 10,000 artworks from over 100 artists and art institutions home and abroad. [Xinhua]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$An oil painting of a Peking Opera character is featured at the 12th annual West Lake Art Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, November 19, 2009. The Expo displays nearly 10,000 artworks from over 100 artists and art institutions home and abroad. [Xinhua]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818705 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has a drink while participating in the "Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2009", as part of the Habitat for Humanity program, in Chiang Mai province, north of Bangkok, November 16, 2009. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers, will build 82 homes for needy families in Chiang Mai.&$&$&$ &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has a drink while participating in the "Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2009", as part of the Habitat for Humanity program, in Chiang Mai province, north of Bangkok, November 16, 2009. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers, will build 82 homes for needy families in Chiang Mai.&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818704 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and volunteer Kathleen Bader lay interlocking blocks during the first day of building in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for Habitat for Humanity's 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Habitat for Humanity/Gregg Pachkowski. (PRNewsFoto/Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.)&$&$&$ 【1】 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and volunteer Kathleen Bader lay interlocking blocks during the first day of building in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for Habitat for Humanity's 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Habitat for Humanity/Gregg Pachkowski. (PRNewsFoto/Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818703 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (C) talks with volunteers in Dong Xa village, 40 km (25 miles) east of Hanoi November 18, 2009. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers of different nationalities, will build and repair 166 homes for poor families in Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia an Laos - all countries along the Mekong River, including 32 houses in Dong Xa village.&$&$&$ &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (C) talks with volunteers in Dong Xa village, 40 km (25 miles) east of Hanoi November 18, 2009. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers of different nationalities, will build and repair 166 homes for poor families in Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia an Laos - all countries along the Mekong River, including 32 houses in Dong Xa village.&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818702 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former US president Jimmy Carter builds homes for the poor during the Habitat for Humanity project in Chiang Mai province as part of a campaign in which thousands of volunteers will build homes for the poor in five nations along the Mekong River. (AFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【 ...]]> &$Former US president Jimmy Carter builds homes for the poor during the Habitat for Humanity project in Chiang Mai province as part of a campaign in which thousands of volunteers will build homes for the poor in five nations along the Mekong River. (AFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818701 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter waves to volunteers during his visit to a Habitat for Humanity work project in Qionglai city in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818700 2009-11-20 10:12:57 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, visits a Habitat for Humanity work project in Qionglai city in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 ...]]> &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, visits a Habitat for Humanity work project in Qionglai city in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818688 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in ...]]> &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in mandarin with a northwestern Chinese accent. Sanlong's favorite class at school is painting. According to his teacher, Sanlong was so curious about the brush pen at his first traditional Chinese painting class that he put it into mouth and bit it! He is also interested in the math class. However, the Chinese literature class to him is a big headache, as the complicated Chinese characters often drive him crazy. Outside school, Sanlong is also an energetic boy. He adores the Chinese martial art stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He dreamed about becoming the third "dragon" star as his Chinese name contains the character "long", the same as these two kungfu masters. (Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818688 2009-11-20 15:37:30 &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in ...]]> &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in mandarin with a northwestern Chinese accent. Sanlong's favorite class at school is painting. According to his teacher, Sanlong was so curious about the brush pen at his first traditional Chinese painting class that he put it into mouth and bit it! He is also interested in the math class. However, the Chinese literature class to him is a big headache, as the complicated Chinese characters often drive him crazy. Outside school, Sanlong is also an energetic boy. He adores the Chinese martial art stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He dreamed about becoming the third "dragon" star as his Chinese name contains the character "long", the same as these two kungfu masters. (Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818673 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, shares a light moment with volunteers after posing for photos at a Habitat for Humanity work project in Qionglai city in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818673 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, shares a light moment with volunteers after posing for photos at a Habitat for Humanity work project in Qionglai city in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818635 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (C), whose country holds the EU rotating presidency, holds a Rubick's cube showing the pictures of newly-appointed EU President Herman Van Rompuy (L) of Belgium and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (R) at the end of an extraordinary summit in Brussels November 19, 2009. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's picture is also featured on the Rubick's cube. [A ...]]> &$Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (C), whose country holds the EU rotating presidency, holds a Rubick's cube showing the pictures of newly-appointed EU President Herman Van Rompuy (L) of Belgium and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (R) at the end of an extraordinary summit in Brussels November 19, 2009. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's picture is also featured on the Rubick's cube. [Agencies]&$&$ BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Thursday handed the European Union's top new jobs to two little-known compromise figures — Belgium's prime minister and the EU's trade commissioner — dashing hopes of those who wanted to raise the continent's global profile. The choice caps years of choppy efforts to give a united Europe a voice on the world stage commensurate with its economic heft. The EU leaders agreed on trade commissioner Catherine Ashton of Britain as the EU's new foreign policy chief and Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as its president, diplomats said. But their appointments suggested the need for compromise outweighed the desire for big names like Tony Blair, the former British leader who was once considered a leading contender for the presidential job. The two new officials are supposed to give the EU a bigger role in such global issues as climate change, terrorism and trade. The two top jobs were created by an EU reform treaty that takes effect in less than two weeks, on Dec. 1. The treaty is vague on what the EU president is supposed to do, other than encourage more European integration. While the EU president was initially seen as the bigger job, much attention has shifted to the foreign minister, who gets a say over the bloc's annual euro7 billion ($10.5 billion) foreign aid budget and will head a new 5,000-strong EU diplomatic corps. Ashton, who has never been elected to public office and is largely unknown outside Britain, had seemed an unlikely choice. She won the foreign policy brief after British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and left-leaning leaders from Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Portugal and Austria decided to put her name forward. &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6818635 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (C), whose country holds the EU rotating presidency, holds a Rubick's cube showing the pictures of newly-appointed EU President Herman Van Rompuy (L) of Belgium and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (R) at the end of an extraordinary summit in Brussels November 19, 2009. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's picture is also featured on the Rubick's cube. [A ...]]> &$Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (C), whose country holds the EU rotating presidency, holds a Rubick's cube showing the pictures of newly-appointed EU President Herman Van Rompuy (L) of Belgium and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (R) at the end of an extraordinary summit in Brussels November 19, 2009. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's picture is also featured on the Rubick's cube. [Agencies]&$&$ BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Thursday handed the European Union's top new jobs to two little-known compromise figures — Belgium's prime minister and the EU's trade commissioner — dashing hopes of those who wanted to raise the continent's global profile. The choice caps years of choppy efforts to give a united Europe a voice on the world stage commensurate with its economic heft. The EU leaders agreed on trade commissioner Catherine Ashton of Britain as the EU's new foreign policy chief and Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as its president, diplomats said. But their appointments suggested the need for compromise outweighed the desire for big names like Tony Blair, the former British leader who was once considered a leading contender for the presidential job. The two new officials are supposed to give the EU a bigger role in such global issues as climate change, terrorism and trade. The two top jobs were created by an EU reform treaty that takes effect in less than two weeks, on Dec. 1. The treaty is vague on what the EU president is supposed to do, other than encourage more European integration. While the EU president was initially seen as the bigger job, much attention has shifted to the foreign minister, who gets a say over the bloc's annual euro7 billion ($10.5 billion) foreign aid budget and will head a new 5,000-strong EU diplomatic corps. Ashton, who has never been elected to public office and is largely unknown outside Britain, had seemed an unlikely choice. She won the foreign policy brief after British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and left-leaning leaders from Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Portugal and Austria decided to put her name forward. &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6818630 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victor ...]]> &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victory to Italian Francisco Ventoso at the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race on Thursday. As Boris was penalized for 120 seconds, Ventoso got to wear the yellow jersey. At the last 79.2-kilometer circuit race, Boris finished first in one hour 41 minutes and 11 seconds, edging Slovenia's Grega Bole who clocked 1:41:11. Francisco Ventoso from Carmiooro A-Style Team came in the third with 1:41:11. Boris had kept the yellow jersey for four stages and had been the biggest favorite of this tour. With four laps left, something was wrong with Boris' bike. To save time, he changed the tyre with Janorschke of Nutrixxion Sparkasse Team from Germany and continued his race. However, his action went against the rule. "It is not permitted to change the bicycle or any spare part with the players from other teams," said Dirk Van Meulder, the chief umpire of the tour. &$ &$China's Ma Haijun wins the blue jersey of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of the Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ According to the rules of UCI, Boris was penalized for 120 seconds. "Normally professional players know this rule, but maybe Boris did not know it," said Meulder. "It's a pity for him and I think he will never make this mistake again." Boris also lost the prize money for 22,000 U.S. dollars. Francisco had been in the second place following Boris within 15 seconds in the general individual classification since the fifth stage. Francisco did not think his win came by luck. "It is not luck, "he said seriously, "Boris made mistakes and I won the competition. It's my victory." Francisco told Xinhua he was very clear of the rule, and he felt quite surprised that Boris would make such mistakes. The 27-year-old winner began to learn cycling since he was seven. Claiming the title, Francisco felt happy and would stay in Sanya for one week. "I will give myself a holiday and have a rest," he said. As the stage winner, Boris did not attend the press conference. "We understand his feeling," said Qiu Jijin, the technical adviser. "From the judge's point of view, we should not forgive his mistake out of sympathy, or else other teams would protest," said Qiu, adding that the penalty was right and fair. He also showed his doubt that why such an excellent rider would make such a mistake. China's Ma Haijun retained the blue jersey for the best Asian riders individual for the third& ]]> 6818593 2009-11-20 10:12:58 &$Sanlong (L) and his brother enjoy rope skipping together in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 13, 2009.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818592 2009-11-20 10:12:58 &$Classmate Zheng Chenxin (R) helps Sanlong in Chinese-language class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 13, 2009.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Classmate Zheng Chenxin (R) helps Sanlong in Chinese-language class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 13, 2009.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818591 2009-11-20 10:12:58 &$Sanlong (L2) points at a flaw in a piece of painting in the painting class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 31, 2009.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Sanlong (L2) points at a flaw in a piece of painting in the painting class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 31, 2009.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818576 2009-11-20 15:37:33 &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in ...]]> &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in mandarin with a northwestern Chinese accent. Sanlong's favorite class at school is painting. According to his teacher, Sanlong was so curious about the brush pen at his first traditional Chinese painting class that he put it into mouth and bit it! He is also interested in the math class. However, the Chinese literature class to him is a big headache, as the complicated Chinese characters often drive him crazy. Outside school, Sanlong is also an energetic boy. He adores the Chinese martial art stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He dreamed about becoming the third "dragon" star as his Chinese name contains the character "long", the same as these two kungfu masters. (Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818576 2009-11-20 15:37:33 &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in ...]]> &$Sanlong (L) listens to a lecture in class in Wu'ai Primary School in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2009.Ten-year-old Sanlong comes from Afghanistan. He and his mother arrived in Yiwu in 2007, where his father runs a foreign trade company. Then, he became a pupil in the Wu'ai Primary School in September 2008. "The name Sanlong was chosen by my tutor, my real name is Zayd." He introduced himself in mandarin with a northwestern Chinese accent. Sanlong's favorite class at school is painting. According to his teacher, Sanlong was so curious about the brush pen at his first traditional Chinese painting class that he put it into mouth and bit it! He is also interested in the math class. However, the Chinese literature class to him is a big headache, as the complicated Chinese characters often drive him crazy. Outside school, Sanlong is also an energetic boy. He adores the Chinese martial art stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. He dreamed about becoming the third "dragon" star as his Chinese name contains the character "long", the same as these two kungfu masters. (Xinhua/Tan Jin)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818574 2009-11-20 15:37:33 &$Models present a creation by Indonesian designer Tuty Cholid during Jakarta Fashion Week November 18, 2009. More than 60 designers from Indonesia took part in the event. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818574 2009-11-20 15:37:33 &$Models present a creation by Indonesian designer Tuty Cholid during Jakarta Fashion Week November 18, 2009. More than 60 designers from Indonesia took part in the event. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818485 2009-11-20 15:37:36 &$Belgium's Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy attends a press conference after an EU summit at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, capital of Belgium, Nov. 19, 2009. Van Rompuy was elected the first full-time EU President during an extraordinary summit in Brussels Thursday. (Xinhua/Thierry Monasse)&$&$ Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy Thursday was unanimously elected as the first full-time preside ...]]> &$Belgium's Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy attends a press conference after an EU summit at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, capital of Belgium, Nov. 19, 2009. Van Rompuy was elected the first full-time EU President during an extraordinary summit in Brussels Thursday. (Xinhua/Thierry Monasse)&$&$ Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy Thursday was unanimously elected as the first full-time president of the European Union and Britain's EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton as foreign policy chief of the 27-nation bloc. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency, announced the appointment at a press conference held after a working dinner of leaders of the 27 member states. &$ &$European Trade commissioner Catherine Ashtone attends a press conference after an EU summit at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, capital of Belgium, Nov. 19, 2009. Britain's Catherine Ashtone was elected EU foreign policy chief during an extraordinary summit in Brussels Thursday. (Xinhua/Thierry Monasse)&$&$ "Today, we decided the people who will lead Europe to the future," said Reinfeldt, with Van Rompuy, Ashton and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso sitting beside him. At the press conference, Van Rompuy said that the appointment "marks a recognition of my country as a founding member of the EU," adding he will assume his duty as EU's first permanent president on January 1, 2010. "Even if it is particularly hard to abandon the post I hold in my country, I have accepted the decision," said the low-profile politician who became Belgian Prime Minister in December 2008. Ashton termed herself as a good negotiator, citing merits of striking a trade agreement with South Korea and settling decade-long trade disputes with the U.S. "Judge me by what I do, you will feel proud of me," said Ashton at the same occasion, adding that "I now turn to European Parliament to hopefully endorse what has been put forward by the Council." The two new top posts are regulated by the Lisbon Treaty, which is due to come into force on December 1, 2009. The role of the EU president is to chair the EU's summit, while the foreign policy supremo is to head the EU's foreign policy arm. The foreign policy chief -- who is also to be a member of the executive European Commission -- needs approval from European Commission President Barroso and the European Parliament. "The Kissinger issue is now solved," said Barroso, referring to the question put forward by U.S. former secretary of state Henry Kissinger. Kissinger said earlier, "Who do I call when I want to speak to Europe? " Barroso said that U.S. President Barack Obama could call Ashtonnow because she would be in charge of European foreign affairs. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818431 2009-11-19 22:02:39 &$Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L) meets with his Japanese counterpart Katsuya Okada in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818431 2009-11-19 22:02:39 &$Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L) meets with his Japanese counterpart Katsuya Okada in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818361 2009-11-19 19:23:27 &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)& ...]]> &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818361 2009-11-19 19:23:27 &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)& ...]]> &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818329 2009-11-19 18:23:41 &$Jilin Beida Lake Ski Resort in Jilin Province&$&$ &$&$Book your trip to China&$&$ &$&$Source: Global Times&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Jilin Beida Lake Ski Resort in Jilin Province&$&$ &$&$Book your trip to China&$&$ &$&$Source: Global Times&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 【11】 【12】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818329 2009-11-19 18:23:41 &$Jilin Beida Lake Ski Resort in Jilin Province&$&$ &$&$Book your trip to China&$&$ &$&$Source: Global Times&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Jilin Beida Lake Ski Resort in Jilin Province&$&$ &$&$Book your trip to China&$&$ &$&$Source: Global Times&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 【11】 【12】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818307 2009-11-19 17:17:44 &$Picture taken on July 24, 2008 shows many hungry crows gather around us while we are having picnic. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818306 2009-11-19 17:17:44 &$This picture taken on August 1, 2008 shows on my grandma and grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary, grandpa blows off the candles and it makes a lot of smoke. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$This picture taken on August 1, 2008 shows on my grandma and grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary, grandpa blows off the candles and it makes a lot of smoke. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818305 2009-11-19 17:17:44 &$This picture taken on July 24, 2008 shows my one-month old cousin closes her eyes while yawning. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818304 2009-11-19 17:17:43 &$This picture taken on March 15, 2008 shows my cousin and my brother play on a tree. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$This picture taken on March 15, 2008 shows my cousin and my brother play on a tree. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818303 2009-11-19 17:17:43 &$This picture taken on December 13, 2008 shows my cousin with a cute bandana plays with a toy microphone. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$This picture taken on December 13, 2008 shows my cousin with a cute bandana plays with a toy microphone. (Xinhua/Hunain Tahir)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818300 2009-11-19 17:17:43 &$I am Hunain Tahir, 13 years old. I am studying at AIMS school in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. I have taken pictures of my sister, brother and cousins and other family members in Islamabad, and in my hometown Mardan and Dir district in the northwest during our family visit. This is my picture taken on Nov. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$  ...]]> &$I am Hunain Tahir, 13 years old. I am studying at AIMS school in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. I have taken pictures of my sister, brother and cousins and other family members in Islamabad, and in my hometown Mardan and Dir district in the northwest during our family visit. This is my picture taken on Nov. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818300 2009-11-19 17:17:43 &$I am Hunain Tahir, 13 years old. I am studying at AIMS school in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. I have taken pictures of my sister, brother and cousins and other family members in Islamabad, and in my hometown Mardan and Dir district in the northwest during our family visit. This is my picture taken on Nov. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$  ...]]> &$I am Hunain Tahir, 13 years old. I am studying at AIMS school in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. I have taken pictures of my sister, brother and cousins and other family members in Islamabad, and in my hometown Mardan and Dir district in the northwest during our family visit. This is my picture taken on Nov. 14, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818298 2009-11-19 17:13:30 &$Wang Wei (3rd L), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (3rd R), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao ...]]> &$Wang Wei (3rd L), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (3rd R), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818296 2009-11-19 17:13:30 &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)& ...]]> &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818296 2009-11-19 17:13:30 &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)& ...]]> &$Wang Wei (R), vice minister of the Ministry of Supervision of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meets with Choe Tae Bok (L), secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, capital of the DPRK, Nov. 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818294 2009-11-19 17:09:42 &$Xu Zhongzheng plays Chinese chess with a classmate during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Xu Zhongzheng plays Chinese chess with a classmate during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818293 2009-11-19 17:09:42 &$Xu Zhongzheng (2nd R) are invited to attend the grand parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples' Republic of China on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009.(Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818292 2009-11-19 17:09:42 &$Xu Zhongzheng helps workers distribute cakes in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009.(Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3 ...]]> &$Xu Zhongzheng helps workers distribute cakes in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009.(Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818291 2009-11-19 17:09:42 &$Xu Zhongzheng studies by himself during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. Ten-year-old Xu Zhongzheng is a fifth-grade pupil in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu. When the catastrophic May 12 earthquake occurred, Xu and his classmates were all buried under the ruins. He stood out at this critical moment and sang ...]]> &$Xu Zhongzheng studies by himself during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. Ten-year-old Xu Zhongzheng is a fifth-grade pupil in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu. When the catastrophic May 12 earthquake occurred, Xu and his classmates were all buried under the ruins. He stood out at this critical moment and sang loud the national anthem to encourage others. Thanks to his singing, teachers and classmates found more survivals in the darkness. Thereafter, Xu was honored as the "national excellent youth confronting disasters and earthquake". Receiving many glories and delivering speeches everywhere made him swelled-headed for a while. But soon he adjusted himself and put up all efforts in studying again. His teacher and mother were all glad with his change. "Zhongzheng was obedient and very considerate before, and now he understands better my hardship." his mother Zhou Qiong said. Xu is now working hard to get in a middle school in Chengdu and become a useful man in the future.(Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$ &$ &$Xu Zhongzheng walk with his mother to school in rain in Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818291 2009-11-19 17:09:42 &$Xu Zhongzheng studies by himself during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. Ten-year-old Xu Zhongzheng is a fifth-grade pupil in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu. When the catastrophic May 12 earthquake occurred, Xu and his classmates were all buried under the ruins. He stood out at this critical moment and sang ...]]> &$Xu Zhongzheng studies by himself during break in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. Ten-year-old Xu Zhongzheng is a fifth-grade pupil in the New Primary School of Dujiangyan City of Chengdu. When the catastrophic May 12 earthquake occurred, Xu and his classmates were all buried under the ruins. He stood out at this critical moment and sang loud the national anthem to encourage others. Thanks to his singing, teachers and classmates found more survivals in the darkness. Thereafter, Xu was honored as the "national excellent youth confronting disasters and earthquake". Receiving many glories and delivering speeches everywhere made him swelled-headed for a while. But soon he adjusted himself and put up all efforts in studying again. His teacher and mother were all glad with his change. "Zhongzheng was obedient and very considerate before, and now he understands better my hardship." his mother Zhou Qiong said. Xu is now working hard to get in a middle school in Chengdu and become a useful man in the future.(Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$ &$ &$Xu Zhongzheng walk with his mother to school in rain in Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xiaoguo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818212 2009-11-19 16:05:41 &$Liu Chenyan looks on as her teacher helps her put on the headdresses before a show in her school in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2009. Nine-year-old Liu Chenyan is an amateur performer of Peking Opera and a star in her school - Nanjing Chengxianjie Primary School. Gifted in singing and dancing, she was chosen to play the leading role of "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers" by the school Peking Opera ...]]> &$Liu Chenyan looks on as her teacher helps her put on the headdresses before a show in her school in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2009. Nine-year-old Liu Chenyan is an amateur performer of Peking Opera and a star in her school - Nanjing Chengxianjie Primary School. Gifted in singing and dancing, she was chosen to play the leading role of "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers" by the school Peking Opera troupe. "It's quite a challenge for a little girl to learn "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers," said Wang Shanping, Liu's teacher who is a state first-class actress of Peking Opera. "Performing with a 12-meter-long ribbon is even more challenging." But Liu practises a lot. She attends an hour-long class after school every Wednesday and Friday, and spends extra time on Saturdays to learn from Wang Shanping. After years of learning and practice, Liu has made big progress in singing and acting. Liu is now a famous little "celestial beauty" in school. In April 2009, Liu won the prize of "Best Junior Amateur Performer of Peking Opera" in Jiangsu selection contest of a national competition. When asked about her future, Liu said "No matter what I do, Peking Opera is something I'll never give up." (Xinhua/Sun Can)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818212 2009-11-19 16:05:41 &$Liu Chenyan looks on as her teacher helps her put on the headdresses before a show in her school in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2009. Nine-year-old Liu Chenyan is an amateur performer of Peking Opera and a star in her school - Nanjing Chengxianjie Primary School. Gifted in singing and dancing, she was chosen to play the leading role of "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers" by the school Peking Opera ...]]> &$Liu Chenyan looks on as her teacher helps her put on the headdresses before a show in her school in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 26, 2009. Nine-year-old Liu Chenyan is an amateur performer of Peking Opera and a star in her school - Nanjing Chengxianjie Primary School. Gifted in singing and dancing, she was chosen to play the leading role of "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers" by the school Peking Opera troupe. "It's quite a challenge for a little girl to learn "Celestial Beauty Scatters Flowers," said Wang Shanping, Liu's teacher who is a state first-class actress of Peking Opera. "Performing with a 12-meter-long ribbon is even more challenging." But Liu practises a lot. She attends an hour-long class after school every Wednesday and Friday, and spends extra time on Saturdays to learn from Wang Shanping. After years of learning and practice, Liu has made big progress in singing and acting. Liu is now a famous little "celestial beauty" in school. In April 2009, Liu won the prize of "Best Junior Amateur Performer of Peking Opera" in Jiangsu selection contest of a national competition. When asked about her future, Liu said "No matter what I do, Peking Opera is something I'll never give up." (Xinhua/Sun Can)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818106 2009-11-19 15:18:14 &$(Huanqiu.com Photo)&$&$ 1. Tortuga Tortuga is a famous pirate base that is located on the north coast of Haiti. In the well-known movie Pirates of the Caribbean,the first destination that pirates Jack and Will rushed to was Tortuga.&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818106 2009-11-19 15:18:14 &$(Huanqiu.com Photo)&$&$ 1. Tortuga Tortuga is a famous pirate base that is located on the north coast of Haiti. In the well-known movie Pirates of the Caribbean,the first destination that pirates Jack and Will rushed to was Tortuga.&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818101 2009-11-19 14:50:18 &$Original Modern Hotel in the 1900's (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$

【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818101 2009-11-19 14:50:18 &$Original Modern Hotel in the 1900's (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818097 2009-11-19 14:50:13 &$Modern Hotel located in the Central Street of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$ American movie studio Hollywood Movieworks signed an agreement with Harbin government to shoot the movie Modern Hotel in the northern Chinese city on November 18. "We'd like to present the beauty of Harbin to the world through Hollywood stories," said John Robinson, the president of Hollywood Movieworks. ...]]> &$Modern Hotel located in the Central Street of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$ American movie studio Hollywood Movieworks signed an agreement with Harbin government to shoot the movie Modern Hotel in the northern Chinese city on November 18. "We'd like to present the beauty of Harbin to the world through Hollywood stories," said John Robinson, the president of Hollywood Movieworks. The movie revolves around stories of romance and secret agents, according to Robinson. It will be filmed on location at the real Modern Hotel, which was founded in 1906 and was the city's most glamorous hotel in the early 20th century. Shooting will begin in the first half of next year, Robinson said. &$&$Source:chinadaily.com.cn&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818097 2009-11-19 14:50:13 &$Modern Hotel located in the Central Street of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$ American movie studio Hollywood Movieworks signed an agreement with Harbin government to shoot the movie Modern Hotel in the northern Chinese city on November 18. "We'd like to present the beauty of Harbin to the world through Hollywood stories," said John Robinson, the president of Hollywood Movieworks. ...]]> &$Modern Hotel located in the Central Street of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province (chinadaily.com.cn)&$&$ American movie studio Hollywood Movieworks signed an agreement with Harbin government to shoot the movie Modern Hotel in the northern Chinese city on November 18. "We'd like to present the beauty of Harbin to the world through Hollywood stories," said John Robinson, the president of Hollywood Movieworks. The movie revolves around stories of romance and secret agents, according to Robinson. It will be filmed on location at the real Modern Hotel, which was founded in 1906 and was the city's most glamorous hotel in the early 20th century. Shooting will begin in the first half of next year, Robinson said. &$&$Source:chinadaily.com.cn&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818024 2009-11-19 14:14:56 &$A woman reads a copy of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' as she waits for Palin's book signing at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【 ...]]> &$A woman reads a copy of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' as she waits for Palin's book signing at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818023 2009-11-19 14:14:56 &$A poster of Sarah Palin's book cover is seen in a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818022 2009-11-19 14:14:56 &$A poster of Sarah Palin's book cover is seen in a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817997 2009-11-19 14:14:56 &$Sarah Palin signs copys of her new book 'Going Rogue' for customers at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager St ...]]> &$Sarah Palin signs copys of her new book 'Going Rogue' for customers at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817997 2009-11-19 14:14:56 &$Sarah Palin signs copys of her new book 'Going Rogue' for customers at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager St ...]]> &$Sarah Palin signs copys of her new book 'Going Rogue' for customers at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817990 2009-11-19 13:56:51 &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more g ...]]> &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more goal in extra-time during their World Cup 2010 play-off second-leg match on the night. &$ &$France team coach Raymond Domenech (C)smiles after their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ Ireland was leading France 1-0 in the first half after Robbie Keane scored with a strike. Despite deafening cheering from home audience, French team made no more goaling in the following half as Ireland kept on pressing in the early stages. As France made 1-0 against Ireland in the first-leg away match in Dublin on Saturday, Ireland's opening goaling in Paris managed to bring the aggregate score level at 1-1. France tried some tactics as time flying away, but all failed by Ireland goalkeeper's witty defending. Finally Sidney Govou managed one score, but referee Martin Hansson ruled him out for offside. Final whistle blew as Thierry Henry made a decisive and contentious goal. Amid cheers of joy exploded the stade, Ireland fans shouting loud "Cheat, Cheat..." Although Henry's dubitable hand movement seemed to have affected the ball's direction, referee waved away protest from Ireland goalkeeper and other teammates. So far, France, the 1998 champions and 2006 runners-up pinned a spot in court of the 32-team World Cup finals in South Africa in December, along with other European representatives, Portugal, Greece and Slovenia. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817990 2009-11-19 13:56:51 &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more g ...]]> &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more goal in extra-time during their World Cup 2010 play-off second-leg match on the night. &$ &$France team coach Raymond Domenech (C)smiles after their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ Ireland was leading France 1-0 in the first half after Robbie Keane scored with a strike. Despite deafening cheering from home audience, French team made no more goaling in the following half as Ireland kept on pressing in the early stages. As France made 1-0 against Ireland in the first-leg away match in Dublin on Saturday, Ireland's opening goaling in Paris managed to bring the aggregate score level at 1-1. France tried some tactics as time flying away, but all failed by Ireland goalkeeper's witty defending. Finally Sidney Govou managed one score, but referee Martin Hansson ruled him out for offside. Final whistle blew as Thierry Henry made a decisive and contentious goal. Amid cheers of joy exploded the stade, Ireland fans shouting loud "Cheat, Cheat..." Although Henry's dubitable hand movement seemed to have affected the ball's direction, referee waved away protest from Ireland goalkeeper and other teammates. So far, France, the 1998 champions and 2006 runners-up pinned a spot in court of the 32-team World Cup finals in South Africa in December, along with other European representatives, Portugal, Greece and Slovenia. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817941 2009-11-19 13:43:47 &$Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 shows Maria Luisa poses in front of her home in Rio De Janeiro of Brazil. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei) &$&$ Enchanted by the magnificent scenes of the carnival and glory of "the Carnival Queen," 14-year-old Maria Luisa has participated in the country's samba carnival parade annually since she was seven. The girl who takes American singer Beyonce Knowles as her idol, has made up her m ...]]> &$Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 shows Maria Luisa poses in front of her home in Rio De Janeiro of Brazil. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei) &$&$ Enchanted by the magnificent scenes of the carnival and glory of "the Carnival Queen," 14-year-old Maria Luisa has participated in the country's samba carnival parade annually since she was seven. The girl who takes American singer Beyonce Knowles as her idol, has made up her mind to work hard to improve her samba skills and become "the Carnival Queen" herself one day. Maria's ambition is deep-rooted. Known as Brazil's "national dance," samba is very popular in the South American country. Whenever the cheerful samba music sounds, almost every Brazilian will follow the beat and dance along, so do the small kids. In fact, Brazilian children have their own stage. As an important cultural activity, the country's annual samba carnival parade usually features children's performance at the first day. In the 2009 carnival, 40,000 children, aged from five years old to teenagers coming from 16 children's samba schools participated in the parade, which lasted seven hours. Born in a samba family, Maria started to learn dance from her mother and elder sisters since childhood. Besides, her two sisters, who have been elected as "the Carnival Queen" for several times and participated in around-the-global performances, are her role models. "With such a family tradition, I must be 'the Carnival Queen' for at least once, and by the time everybody would cheer for Queen Maria Luisa," she said. Maria's mother, however, never insists that her daughters have to inherit the family mantle. She said she was pleased that her daughters liked samba, but if Maria decided to make her living by dancing in the future, as her two sisters do, she should study hard. For a gifted child like Maria, samba may mean a way of life and an opportunity to see the world, while for many other children, the dance seems more of a pleasure and a healthy environment for growth. According to Rio Children's Samba Schools Association Chairman Marinho, samba schools are not just art institutions, they also play the role of public welfare organizations, which not only serve the purpose of selecting talents for adult samba schools, but also provide venues for after-school activities for children of nearby communities. Tomorrow's Mangueira, the school where Maria learns samba, is located in the slum area of Mangueira near the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janerio. It is one of the dozens of such Children's samba schools in Brazil. Generally from poor families and with poor schooling, children here are more prone to be affected by criminals as they are long exposed to surroundings characterized by frequent drug trafficking and shooting incidents. According to Tomorrow's Mangueira school staff Eleoy, the school offers samba lessons for children from seven to 17 years old every week and has more rehearsals and lessons before the carnival, which attract a lot of children. "This helps reduce juvenile crimi ]]> 6817941 2009-11-19 13:43:47 &$Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 shows Maria Luisa poses in front of her home in Rio De Janeiro of Brazil. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei) &$&$ Enchanted by the magnificent scenes of the carnival and glory of "the Carnival Queen," 14-year-old Maria Luisa has participated in the country's samba carnival parade annually since she was seven. The girl who takes American singer Beyonce Knowles as her idol, has made up her m ...]]> &$Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2009 shows Maria Luisa poses in front of her home in Rio De Janeiro of Brazil. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei) &$&$ Enchanted by the magnificent scenes of the carnival and glory of "the Carnival Queen," 14-year-old Maria Luisa has participated in the country's samba carnival parade annually since she was seven. The girl who takes American singer Beyonce Knowles as her idol, has made up her mind to work hard to improve her samba skills and become "the Carnival Queen" herself one day. Maria's ambition is deep-rooted. Known as Brazil's "national dance," samba is very popular in the South American country. Whenever the cheerful samba music sounds, almost every Brazilian will follow the beat and dance along, so do the small kids. In fact, Brazilian children have their own stage. As an important cultural activity, the country's annual samba carnival parade usually features children's performance at the first day. In the 2009 carnival, 40,000 children, aged from five years old to teenagers coming from 16 children's samba schools participated in the parade, which lasted seven hours. Born in a samba family, Maria started to learn dance from her mother and elder sisters since childhood. Besides, her two sisters, who have been elected as "the Carnival Queen" for several times and participated in around-the-global performances, are her role models. "With such a family tradition, I must be 'the Carnival Queen' for at least once, and by the time everybody would cheer for Queen Maria Luisa," she said. Maria's mother, however, never insists that her daughters have to inherit the family mantle. She said she was pleased that her daughters liked samba, but if Maria decided to make her living by dancing in the future, as her two sisters do, she should study hard. For a gifted child like Maria, samba may mean a way of life and an opportunity to see the world, while for many other children, the dance seems more of a pleasure and a healthy environment for growth. According to Rio Children's Samba Schools Association Chairman Marinho, samba schools are not just art institutions, they also play the role of public welfare organizations, which not only serve the purpose of selecting talents for adult samba schools, but also provide venues for after-school activities for children of nearby communities. Tomorrow's Mangueira, the school where Maria learns samba, is located in the slum area of Mangueira near the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janerio. It is one of the dozens of such Children's samba schools in Brazil. Generally from poor families and with poor schooling, children here are more prone to be affected by criminals as they are long exposed to surroundings characterized by frequent drug trafficking and shooting incidents. According to Tomorrow's Mangueira school staff Eleoy, the school offers samba lessons for children from seven to 17 years old every week and has more rehearsals and lessons before the carnival, which attract a lot of children. "This helps reduce juvenile crimi ]]> 6817921 2009-11-19 13:37:47 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 50 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 500 years and is one of China's extant oldest dramatic forms. It was listed as one of the 19 inaugural "Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2001. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817921 2009-11-19 13:37:47 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 50 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 500 years and is one of China's extant oldest dramatic forms. It was listed as one of the 19 inaugural "Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2001. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817872 2009-11-19 13:14:37 &$Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2009 shows Heshani's home at a reconstructed village after tsunami in Matara, southern Sri Lanka. (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817871 2009-11-19 13:14:37 &$Photo taken on Nov. 6, 2009 shows Heshani(R), her sister(L) and their neighbor, whose daughter is their friend but killed by the tsunami in 2004.(Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817870 2009-11-19 13:14:37 &$Photo taken on Oct.17, 2009 shows Heshani and her sister near a beach in Sri Lanka. (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$Photo taken on Oct.17, 2009 shows Heshani and her sister near a beach in Sri Lanka. (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817865 2009-11-19 13:14:37 &$Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2009 shows Heshani in Sri Lanka. 17-year-old Heshani Madushika Hewavitharana lives in a reconstructed village, 160 km from Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is a . After the tsunami, the sea became a nightmare for Heshani and her family. Many people lost their life during the 2004 Indonesia tsunami, including a friend of her sisiter Dimalka. Soon after the tragedy, Heshani and Dimalka returned to school. T ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2009 shows Heshani in Sri Lanka. 17-year-old Heshani Madushika Hewavitharana lives in a reconstructed village, 160 km from Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is a . After the tsunami, the sea became a nightmare for Heshani and her family. Many people lost their life during the 2004 Indonesia tsunami, including a friend of her sisiter Dimalka. Soon after the tragedy, Heshani and Dimalka returned to school. Teachers provided them a great help, giving them books and stationery, comforting them away from the nightmare. The calamity made Heshani understand what is to love and be loved and she became grateful and came to know how to repay through her poems, intense study in the school and help to others in need. Heshani wishes to become a banker in the future to help eliminating poverty and Dimalka a doctor to help those in need. (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817865 2009-11-19 13:14:37 &$Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2009 shows Heshani in Sri Lanka. 17-year-old Heshani Madushika Hewavitharana lives in a reconstructed village, 160 km from Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is a . After the tsunami, the sea became a nightmare for Heshani and her family. Many people lost their life during the 2004 Indonesia tsunami, including a friend of her sisiter Dimalka. Soon after the tragedy, Heshani and Dimalka returned to school. T ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2009 shows Heshani in Sri Lanka. 17-year-old Heshani Madushika Hewavitharana lives in a reconstructed village, 160 km from Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is a . After the tsunami, the sea became a nightmare for Heshani and her family. Many people lost their life during the 2004 Indonesia tsunami, including a friend of her sisiter Dimalka. Soon after the tragedy, Heshani and Dimalka returned to school. Teachers provided them a great help, giving them books and stationery, comforting them away from the nightmare. The calamity made Heshani understand what is to love and be loved and she became grateful and came to know how to repay through her poems, intense study in the school and help to others in need. Heshani wishes to become a banker in the future to help eliminating poverty and Dimalka a doctor to help those in need. (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817847 2009-11-19 11:31:35 &$French striker Thierry Henry stops the ball with his left hand in a match with Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match was in the first period of extra time, Henry twice handled the ball, stopping it going out of play, then controlling it before setting up Gallas for a header, according to AP report. The draw makes France qualify for the World Cup finals.&$ &$French striker Thierry Henry stops the ball with his left hand in a match with Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match was in the first period of extra time, Henry twice handled the ball, stopping it going out of play, then controlling it before setting up Gallas for a header, according to AP report. The draw makes France qualify for the World Cup finals.&$&$ &$ &$French player Nicolas Anelka celebrates after their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium outside Paris, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and France qualifies. &$&$ ]]> 6817847 2009-11-19 11:31:35 &$French striker Thierry Henry stops the ball with his left hand in a match with Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match was in the first period of extra time, Henry twice handled the ball, stopping it going out of play, then controlling it before setting up Gallas for a header, according to AP report. The draw makes France qualify for the World Cup finals.&$ &$French striker Thierry Henry stops the ball with his left hand in a match with Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match was in the first period of extra time, Henry twice handled the ball, stopping it going out of play, then controlling it before setting up Gallas for a header, according to AP report. The draw makes France qualify for the World Cup finals.&$&$ &$ &$French player Nicolas Anelka celebrates after their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium outside Paris, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and France qualifies. &$&$ ]]> 6817757 2009-11-19 15:37:53 &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009. Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in Qingyun County, local authorities said.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in eastern Shandong Province's Qingyun county, l ...]]> &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009. Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in Qingyun County, local authorities said.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in eastern Shandong Province's Qingyun county, local authorities said. Fire fighters rescued seven people, three of whom suffered minor injuries, said a spokesman with the county publicity department. The fire occurred at 2:30 a.m. and was put off at 4:00 a.m., the spokesman said. The police is investigating the cause of the fire, said the spokesman who gave no further details. &$ &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817757 2009-11-19 15:37:53 &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009. Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in Qingyun County, local authorities said.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in eastern Shandong Province's Qingyun county, l ...]]> &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009. Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in Qingyun County, local authorities said.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ Six people were killed and three injured early Thursday after a restaurant went on fire in eastern Shandong Province's Qingyun county, local authorities said. Fire fighters rescued seven people, three of whom suffered minor injuries, said a spokesman with the county publicity department. The fire occurred at 2:30 a.m. and was put off at 4:00 a.m., the spokesman said. The police is investigating the cause of the fire, said the spokesman who gave no further details. &$ &$Firefighters work at the restaurant that on fire in Qingyun County of east China's Shandong Province, on Nov. 19, 2009.(Xinhua/Fan Changguo)&$&$ &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817650 2009-11-19 10:21:48 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817649 2009-11-19 10:21:48 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817648 2009-11-19 10:21:48 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817647 2009-11-19 10:21:48 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817645 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$A pedestrian passes the head office of the Lloyds Banking Group in central London Aug. 5, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ The European Commission (EC) approved here on Wednesday the restructuring plan of the British bank Lloyds for its 19 billion euros (about 28.6 billion U.S. dollars) state recapitalization. "This plan effectively addresses the commission's competition concerns and at the same time ensu ...]]> &$A pedestrian passes the head office of the Lloyds Banking Group in central London Aug. 5, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ The European Commission (EC) approved here on Wednesday the restructuring plan of the British bank Lloyds for its 19 billion euros (about 28.6 billion U.S. dollars) state recapitalization. "This plan effectively addresses the commission's competition concerns and at the same time ensures the return of Lloyds Banking Group to long term viability," Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said. After thoroughly assessing Lloyds' situation, the EU Commission found that the proposed restructuring measures were "compatible with the EU rules on state aid to remedy a serious disturbance in a member state's economy." A year ago, after being hit hard by the global financial crisis, the bank was substantially bailed out by the state. EU said that Lloyds' plan to sell off more than 600 retail banking branches would facilitate the entry of a new competitor and would help remove the distortions of competition created by the British government bailout. The EU commission pointed out that Lloyds would "pay a significant proportion of the restructuring costs, ensure a sustainable future for Lloyds without continued state support and that there will not be undue distortions of competition." The commission found that the exit fee which will be paid by Lloyds Banking Group for not participating in the Asset Protection Scheme is sufficiently high to compensate for the advantage the bank gained from its announced participation of March 7, 2009. The Lloyds Banking Group is the entity resulting from the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB in January 2009. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817645 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$A pedestrian passes the head office of the Lloyds Banking Group in central London Aug. 5, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ The European Commission (EC) approved here on Wednesday the restructuring plan of the British bank Lloyds for its 19 billion euros (about 28.6 billion U.S. dollars) state recapitalization. "This plan effectively addresses the commission's competition concerns and at the same time ensu ...]]> &$A pedestrian passes the head office of the Lloyds Banking Group in central London Aug. 5, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ The European Commission (EC) approved here on Wednesday the restructuring plan of the British bank Lloyds for its 19 billion euros (about 28.6 billion U.S. dollars) state recapitalization. "This plan effectively addresses the commission's competition concerns and at the same time ensures the return of Lloyds Banking Group to long term viability," Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said. After thoroughly assessing Lloyds' situation, the EU Commission found that the proposed restructuring measures were "compatible with the EU rules on state aid to remedy a serious disturbance in a member state's economy." A year ago, after being hit hard by the global financial crisis, the bank was substantially bailed out by the state. EU said that Lloyds' plan to sell off more than 600 retail banking branches would facilitate the entry of a new competitor and would help remove the distortions of competition created by the British government bailout. The EU commission pointed out that Lloyds would "pay a significant proportion of the restructuring costs, ensure a sustainable future for Lloyds without continued state support and that there will not be undue distortions of competition." The commission found that the exit fee which will be paid by Lloyds Banking Group for not participating in the Asset Protection Scheme is sufficiently high to compensate for the advantage the bank gained from its announced participation of March 7, 2009. The Lloyds Banking Group is the entity resulting from the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB in January 2009. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817631 2009-11-19 10:19:45 &$Suspected Somali pirates stay at the northeastern Somali port town of Bossaso, Nov. 18, 2009. The Spanish Navy patroling Somali coast handed over 12 suspected pirates to the local authorities on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817630 2009-11-19 10:19:45 &$Suspected Somali pirates stay at the northeastern Somali port town of Bossaso, Nov. 18, 2009. The Spanish Navy patroling Somali coast handed over 12 suspected pirates to the local authorities on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817629 2009-11-19 10:19:45 &$Suspected Somali pirates stay at the northeastern Somali port town of Bossaso, Nov. 18, 2009. The Spanish Navy patroling Somali coast handed over 12 suspected pirates to the local authorities on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817628 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 50 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 500 years and is one of China's extant oldest dramatic forms. It was listed as one of the 19 inaugural "Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2001. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817628 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 50 ...]]> &$Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2009 shows a scene of "Peony Pavilion", a well-known Chinese traditional Kunqu Opera, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) in Paris, capital of France. A performance staged by China's Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe debut at the headquarters of UNESCO on Tuesday night. Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 500 years and is one of China's extant oldest dramatic forms. It was listed as one of the 19 inaugural "Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2001. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817621 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Suspected Somali pirates stay at the northeastern Somali port town of Bossaso, Nov. 18, 2009. The Spanish Navy patroling Somali coast handed over 12 suspected pirates to the local authorities on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817621 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Suspected Somali pirates stay at the northeastern Somali port town of Bossaso, Nov. 18, 2009. The Spanish Navy patroling Somali coast handed over 12 suspected pirates to the local authorities on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817600 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is seen in this view from aboard the International Space Station with the station's robotic arm in the foreground as it approaches the orbital outpost for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ U.S. space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday after nearly two days of journey. ...]]> &$The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is seen in this view from aboard the International Space Station with the station's robotic arm in the foreground as it approaches the orbital outpost for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ U.S. space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday after nearly two days of journey. Commander Charles Hobaugh steered the shuttle to a docking with the station at 11:51 a.m. EDT (1651 GMT) when the two spacecrafts were flying 220 miles above the Earth between Australia and Tasmania, NASA said. &$ &$Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (L) and mission specialist Randy Bresnik work on the aft flight deck of the orbiter as they approach the International Space Station for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ The shuttle and station crews will open hatches and hold the traditional welcome ceremony at 1:48 p.m. EDT (1848 GMT). When hatches open, astronauts Nicole Stott's tenure as a station Expedition 21 flight engineer will come to an end as she joints the Atlantis crew. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817600 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is seen in this view from aboard the International Space Station with the station's robotic arm in the foreground as it approaches the orbital outpost for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ U.S. space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday after nearly two days of journey. ...]]> &$The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is seen in this view from aboard the International Space Station with the station's robotic arm in the foreground as it approaches the orbital outpost for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ U.S. space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday after nearly two days of journey. Commander Charles Hobaugh steered the shuttle to a docking with the station at 11:51 a.m. EDT (1651 GMT) when the two spacecrafts were flying 220 miles above the Earth between Australia and Tasmania, NASA said. &$ &$Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (L) and mission specialist Randy Bresnik work on the aft flight deck of the orbiter as they approach the International Space Station for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters photo)&$&$ The shuttle and station crews will open hatches and hold the traditional welcome ceremony at 1:48 p.m. EDT (1848 GMT). When hatches open, astronauts Nicole Stott's tenure as a station Expedition 21 flight engineer will come to an end as she joints the Atlantis crew. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817595 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$ &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817595 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$ &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817527 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Mark Ndesandjo, US President Barack Obama's half-brother gestures as he speaks during an interview at a hotel in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. When President Barack Obama landed in Beijing Monday on his first state visit to China, his first order of business was family business. Before he headed to a formal dinner with China's President Hu Jintao, he set aside time to see his half brother and Ndesandjo's wi ...]]> &$Mark Ndesandjo, US President Barack Obama's half-brother gestures as he speaks during an interview at a hotel in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. When President Barack Obama landed in Beijing Monday on his first state visit to China, his first order of business was family business. Before he headed to a formal dinner with China's President Hu Jintao, he set aside time to see his half brother and Ndesandjo's wife, who had flown up from the southern boomtown of Shenzhen where they live.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$ BEIJING: President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he met briefly with a half brother who lives in China and who recently wrote a semi-autobiographical novel about the abusive Kenyan father they share. Obama, who spent three days in China during his first official tour of Asia, acknowledged the meeting in an interview with CNN. He offered no details. An aide said later that the meeting took place Monday night after Obama arrived in Beijing, the Chinese capital. The White House had declined to say whether the president and Mark Ndesandjo would meet. And no White House official mentioned the visit until Obama did when asked about it. "I don't know him well. I met him for the first time a couple of years ago," Obama told CNN. "He stopped by with his wife for about five minutes during the trip." Describing the meeting as "overwhelming" and "intense", Ndesandjo told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he had long anticipated the chance to welcome his famous brother to China. "I think he came directly off the plane, changed some clothes and then came down and saw us," Ndesandjo said. "And he just gave me a big hug. And it was so intense. I'm still over the moon on it. I am over the moon. And my wife. She is his biggest fan and I think she is still recovering." In the CNN interview, Obama said he hadn't read his brother's book, "Nairobi to Shenzhen," which features a protagonist who is the son of a Jewish mother and an abusive father from Kenya. Ndesandjo has revealed in previous interviews that his father, Barack Obama Sr., beat him and his mother. The president also wrote about his father, who abandoned him as a child, in his best-selling memoir. "It's no secret that my father was a troubled person," Obama said. "Anybody who has read my first book, 'Dreams from My Father,' knows that, you know, he had an alcoholism problem, that he didn't treat his families very well. Obviously it's a sad part of my history and my background but it's not something I spend a lot of time brooding over." Ndesandjo said he bought tickets months ago to fly from the southern boomtown of Shenzhen, where he has lived since 2002, to Beijing, in hopes of reconnecting with his brother. The two last met in January when Ndesandjo attended Obama's inauguration as a family guest. The three chatted on Monday, with Obama being introduced to Ndesandjo's wife, a native of Henan, China, whom he married a year ago, he said. He gave few details of what they discussed. "All I can say is, we talked about family, and it was very powerful because when he came in through that door, and I saw him and I hugged ]]> 6817527 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Mark Ndesandjo, US President Barack Obama's half-brother gestures as he speaks during an interview at a hotel in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. When President Barack Obama landed in Beijing Monday on his first state visit to China, his first order of business was family business. Before he headed to a formal dinner with China's President Hu Jintao, he set aside time to see his half brother and Ndesandjo's wi ...]]> &$Mark Ndesandjo, US President Barack Obama's half-brother gestures as he speaks during an interview at a hotel in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. When President Barack Obama landed in Beijing Monday on his first state visit to China, his first order of business was family business. Before he headed to a formal dinner with China's President Hu Jintao, he set aside time to see his half brother and Ndesandjo's wife, who had flown up from the southern boomtown of Shenzhen where they live.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$ BEIJING: President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he met briefly with a half brother who lives in China and who recently wrote a semi-autobiographical novel about the abusive Kenyan father they share. Obama, who spent three days in China during his first official tour of Asia, acknowledged the meeting in an interview with CNN. He offered no details. An aide said later that the meeting took place Monday night after Obama arrived in Beijing, the Chinese capital. The White House had declined to say whether the president and Mark Ndesandjo would meet. And no White House official mentioned the visit until Obama did when asked about it. "I don't know him well. I met him for the first time a couple of years ago," Obama told CNN. "He stopped by with his wife for about five minutes during the trip." Describing the meeting as "overwhelming" and "intense", Ndesandjo told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he had long anticipated the chance to welcome his famous brother to China. "I think he came directly off the plane, changed some clothes and then came down and saw us," Ndesandjo said. "And he just gave me a big hug. And it was so intense. I'm still over the moon on it. I am over the moon. And my wife. She is his biggest fan and I think she is still recovering." In the CNN interview, Obama said he hadn't read his brother's book, "Nairobi to Shenzhen," which features a protagonist who is the son of a Jewish mother and an abusive father from Kenya. Ndesandjo has revealed in previous interviews that his father, Barack Obama Sr., beat him and his mother. The president also wrote about his father, who abandoned him as a child, in his best-selling memoir. "It's no secret that my father was a troubled person," Obama said. "Anybody who has read my first book, 'Dreams from My Father,' knows that, you know, he had an alcoholism problem, that he didn't treat his families very well. Obviously it's a sad part of my history and my background but it's not something I spend a lot of time brooding over." Ndesandjo said he bought tickets months ago to fly from the southern boomtown of Shenzhen, where he has lived since 2002, to Beijing, in hopes of reconnecting with his brother. The two last met in January when Ndesandjo attended Obama's inauguration as a family guest. The three chatted on Monday, with Obama being introduced to Ndesandjo's wife, a native of Henan, China, whom he married a year ago, he said. He gave few details of what they discussed. "All I can say is, we talked about family, and it was very powerful because when he came in through that door, and I saw him and I hugged ]]> 6817523 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Tibetan grandmothers are watching the photos. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$ Barkor street located in the center of ancient city Lhasa attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists all the time. The Tibetans feel happy living in Barkor street areas. Dechen, an elderly Tibetan feels happy living in Barkor street with listening the peddling and watching the flow of visitors every ...]]> &$The Tibetan grandmothers are watching the photos. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$ Barkor street located in the center of ancient city Lhasa attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists all the time. The Tibetans feel happy living in Barkor street areas. Dechen, an elderly Tibetan feels happy living in Barkor street with listening the peddling and watching the flow of visitors every day. She said:"With the improvement of people's living standard, the spiritual needs of the elderly Tibetans are changing. Most of the elderly get up around 05:00am, and start to walk around Lingkor and have Tibetan breakfast tea. Some Tibetans would like to get together to celebrate the Lingka Woods Festival and travel to Buddhism holy lands for pilgrimage in inland. We are enjoying our current life, which we dare not imagine in the past." &$&$Source: China Tibet Information Center&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817523 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Tibetan grandmothers are watching the photos. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$ Barkor street located in the center of ancient city Lhasa attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists all the time. The Tibetans feel happy living in Barkor street areas. Dechen, an elderly Tibetan feels happy living in Barkor street with listening the peddling and watching the flow of visitors every ...]]> &$The Tibetan grandmothers are watching the photos. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$ Barkor street located in the center of ancient city Lhasa attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists all the time. The Tibetans feel happy living in Barkor street areas. Dechen, an elderly Tibetan feels happy living in Barkor street with listening the peddling and watching the flow of visitors every day. She said:"With the improvement of people's living standard, the spiritual needs of the elderly Tibetans are changing. Most of the elderly get up around 05:00am, and start to walk around Lingkor and have Tibetan breakfast tea. Some Tibetans would like to get together to celebrate the Lingka Woods Festival and travel to Buddhism holy lands for pilgrimage in inland. We are enjoying our current life, which we dare not imagine in the past." &$&$Source: China Tibet Information Center&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817497 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The ruins of Guge Kingdom in Zanda township of Ngari, dating back more than 1,000 years. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ According to historical records, the generation of Tubo Kingdom established Guge Kingdom in AD 9th century and formed the special ancient civilization which integrated the different cultures of inland of China, Tibet, India and Nepal. In 1961, Guge Kingdom was listed as one of the first batch of k ...]]> &$The ruins of Guge Kingdom in Zanda township of Ngari, dating back more than 1,000 years. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ According to historical records, the generation of Tubo Kingdom established Guge Kingdom in AD 9th century and formed the special ancient civilization which integrated the different cultures of inland of China, Tibet, India and Nepal. In 1961, Guge Kingdom was listed as one of the first batch of key cultural relics units. In the existing ruins of Guge Kingdom, there are 300 caves in a row which had been the houses for slave and the common people living in and some temples built on the mountainside with sculptures and colorful murals. &$&$Source: China Tibet Information Center&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817497 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The ruins of Guge Kingdom in Zanda township of Ngari, dating back more than 1,000 years. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ According to historical records, the generation of Tubo Kingdom established Guge Kingdom in AD 9th century and formed the special ancient civilization which integrated the different cultures of inland of China, Tibet, India and Nepal. In 1961, Guge Kingdom was listed as one of the first batch of k ...]]> &$The ruins of Guge Kingdom in Zanda township of Ngari, dating back more than 1,000 years. (Xinhua Photo) &$&$ According to historical records, the generation of Tubo Kingdom established Guge Kingdom in AD 9th century and formed the special ancient civilization which integrated the different cultures of inland of China, Tibet, India and Nepal. In 1961, Guge Kingdom was listed as one of the first batch of key cultural relics units. In the existing ruins of Guge Kingdom, there are 300 caves in a row which had been the houses for slave and the common people living in and some temples built on the mountainside with sculptures and colorful murals. &$&$Source: China Tibet Information Center&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817451 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$An oil painting titled Spring Greets Tibet by Dong Xiwen in 1955. (china.com.cn Photo)&$&$ Visitors to the National Art Museum of China can now view nine halls full of pictures of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including pencil sketches, watercolor and oil paintings. With the theme of "Inspiration from the Plateau," the exhibition is in honor of the region's 50th anniversary of democratic reform. According ...]]> &$An oil painting titled Spring Greets Tibet by Dong Xiwen in 1955. (china.com.cn Photo)&$&$ Visitors to the National Art Museum of China can now view nine halls full of pictures of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including pencil sketches, watercolor and oil paintings. With the theme of "Inspiration from the Plateau," the exhibition is in honor of the region's 50th anniversary of democratic reform. According to the museum's official Web site, the art display aims to commemorate the historic breakthroughs and brilliant achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Wu Changjiang, executive vice chairman of the Chinese Artists Association and planner of the exhibition, said, "the paintings about the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are a unique art form from 20th century China. It is our task to research and explain the tradition." More than 500 paintings from late and contemporary artists, including Wu Zuoren, Sun Zongwei, Dong Xiwen and Nimazeren, were selected to show the diversity and range of art produced in different periods. No matter the type, all portray various aspects of the Plateau's landscape, people and animals. One picture on display is Li Huanmin's mimeograph entitled, "See You Off". It shows a Tibetan girl holding an umbrella and saying goodbye to her lover. Behind the couple stands a horse, ready to take the man away. Another picture on display is Dong Xiwen's "Spring in Tibet", which portrays Tibetan farmers plowing the land in the midst of pink flowers and snow-capped mountains. "I have never been in Tibet, but the paintings make me feel as if I were there," said one observer, surnamed Chen. According to the museum, the exhibition receives 2,000 to 3,000 people each day and is scheduled to close on November 30. &$&$Source: china.org.cn&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817451 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$An oil painting titled Spring Greets Tibet by Dong Xiwen in 1955. (china.com.cn Photo)&$&$ Visitors to the National Art Museum of China can now view nine halls full of pictures of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including pencil sketches, watercolor and oil paintings. With the theme of "Inspiration from the Plateau," the exhibition is in honor of the region's 50th anniversary of democratic reform. According ...]]> &$An oil painting titled Spring Greets Tibet by Dong Xiwen in 1955. (china.com.cn Photo)&$&$ Visitors to the National Art Museum of China can now view nine halls full of pictures of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including pencil sketches, watercolor and oil paintings. With the theme of "Inspiration from the Plateau," the exhibition is in honor of the region's 50th anniversary of democratic reform. According to the museum's official Web site, the art display aims to commemorate the historic breakthroughs and brilliant achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Wu Changjiang, executive vice chairman of the Chinese Artists Association and planner of the exhibition, said, "the paintings about the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are a unique art form from 20th century China. It is our task to research and explain the tradition." More than 500 paintings from late and contemporary artists, including Wu Zuoren, Sun Zongwei, Dong Xiwen and Nimazeren, were selected to show the diversity and range of art produced in different periods. No matter the type, all portray various aspects of the Plateau's landscape, people and animals. One picture on display is Li Huanmin's mimeograph entitled, "See You Off". It shows a Tibetan girl holding an umbrella and saying goodbye to her lover. Behind the couple stands a horse, ready to take the man away. Another picture on display is Dong Xiwen's "Spring in Tibet", which portrays Tibetan farmers plowing the land in the midst of pink flowers and snow-capped mountains. "I have never been in Tibet, but the paintings make me feel as if I were there," said one observer, surnamed Chen. According to the museum, the exhibition receives 2,000 to 3,000 people each day and is scheduled to close on November 30. &$&$Source: china.org.cn&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817435 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Leonid Meteor shower scene in the early morning in Huairou district, Beijing Nov 18, 2009. [CNS]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$The Leonid Meteor shower scene in the early morning in Huairou district, Beijing Nov 18, 2009. [CNS]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817435 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Leonid Meteor shower scene in the early morning in Huairou district, Beijing Nov 18, 2009. [CNS]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$The Leonid Meteor shower scene in the early morning in Huairou district, Beijing Nov 18, 2009. [CNS]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817336 2009-11-19 09:01:03 &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a state banquet to welcome US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a state banquet to welcome US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ &$ &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$ &$ &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$ &$ &$U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves for South Korea in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Tao)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817335 2009-11-19 08:51:29 &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall ...]]> &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817334 2009-11-19 08:51:29 &$US President Barack Obama visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)&$&$ &$ &$US President Barack Obama visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817333 2009-11-19 08:51:28 &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a press conference with visiting US President Barack Obama following their official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao shakes hands with visiting US President Barack Obama after they meet the press at the Great Hall o ...]]> &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a press conference with visiting US President Barack Obama following their official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao shakes hands with visiting US President Barack Obama after they meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817332 2009-11-19 08:51:28 &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds official talks with visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds official talks with visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xi ...]]> &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds official talks with visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds official talks with visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817331 2009-11-19 08:51:28 &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. &$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. &$&$ &$ &$Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting US President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817330 2009-11-19 08:51:28 &$US President Barack Obama arrives at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China.&$&$ &$ &$A child presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama as Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping gestures at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on ...]]> &$US President Barack Obama arrives at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China.&$&$ &$ &$A child presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama as Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping gestures at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China. &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817329 2009-11-19 08:51:28 &$US President Barack Obama(C) arrives at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum to deliver a speech at a dialogue with Chinese youth during his four-day visit to China, Nov. 16, 2009. &$&$ &$ &$US President Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech at a dialogue with Chinese youth at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum duri ...]]> &$US President Barack Obama(C) arrives at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum to deliver a speech at a dialogue with Chinese youth during his four-day visit to China, Nov. 16, 2009. &$&$ &$ &$US President Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech at a dialogue with Chinese youth at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum during his four-day state visit to China, Nov. 16, 2009. &$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817321 2009-11-19 08:49:02 &$A worker waters poinsettia plants at the Serre des Iles greenhouse in Levis, November 17, 2009. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant that originated from Mexico and Guatemala. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$A worker waters poinsettia plants at the Serre des Iles greenhouse in Levis, November 17, 2009. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant that originated from Mexico and Guatemala. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817320 2009-11-19 08:49:01 &$A worker waters poinsettia plants at the Serre des Iles greenhouse in Levis, November 17, 2009. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant that originated from Mexico and Guatemala. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817311 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Poinsettia plants are pictured at the Serre des Iles greenhouse in Levis, November 17, 2009. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant that originated from Mexico and Guatemala. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817311 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Poinsettia plants are pictured at the Serre des Iles greenhouse in Levis, November 17, 2009. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant that originated from Mexico and Guatemala. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817292 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$US President Barack Obama arrives in Shanghai on Nov. 15, 2009 to begin his first state visit to China. &$&$ &$ &$A girl presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama after he arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Nov. 15, 2009.(Xinhua photo)&$&$&$ &$US President Barack Obama arrives in Shanghai on Nov. 15, 2009 to begin his first state visit to China. &$&$ &$ &$A girl presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama after he arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Nov. 15, 2009.(Xinhua photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817292 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$US President Barack Obama arrives in Shanghai on Nov. 15, 2009 to begin his first state visit to China. &$&$ &$ &$A girl presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama after he arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Nov. 15, 2009.(Xinhua photo)&$&$&$ &$US President Barack Obama arrives in Shanghai on Nov. 15, 2009 to begin his first state visit to China. &$&$ &$ &$A girl presents a bouquet to US President Barack Obama after he arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Nov. 15, 2009.(Xinhua photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817288 2009-11-19 08:41:59 &$A couple stands in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817287 2009-11-19 08:41:59 &$The Marshal Zhukov Monument is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$The Marshal Zhukov Monument is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817286 2009-11-19 08:41:59 &$A pedestrian passes by the St. Basil's Cathedral in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4 ...]]> &$A pedestrian passes by the St. Basil's Cathedral in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817285 2009-11-19 08:41:59 &$The Kremlin is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817276 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The red star of the Kremlin is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【 ...]]> &$The red star of the Kremlin is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$&$【5】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817276 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The red star of the Kremlin is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【 ...]]> &$The red star of the Kremlin is seen in snow in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo) &$&$ &$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$&$【3】 &$&$【4】 &$&$【5】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6817213 2009-11-19 08:26:38 &$Britain's Queen Elizabeth delivers her speech as she sits with Prince Philip during the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords within the Palace of Westminster, London November 18, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817212 2009-11-19 08:26:38 &$Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip walk through the Royal Gallery in the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament, London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip walk through the Royal Gallery in the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament, London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817211 2009-11-19 08:26:38 &$Britain's Queen Elizabeth walks with her husband Prince Philip through the Royal Gallery before delivering her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$Britain's Queen Elizabeth walks with her husband Prince Philip through the Royal Gallery before delivering her speech during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817210 2009-11-19 08:26:38 &$The Imperial State Crown is carried in for Britain's Queen Elizabeth during the annual State Opening of Parliament in London November 18, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$The Imperial State Crown is carried in for Britain's Queen Elizabeth during the annual State Opening of Parliament in London November 18, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817192 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Yeoman of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search of the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament, in central London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 < ...]]> &$Yeoman of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search of the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament, in central London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817192 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Yeoman of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search of the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament, in central London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 < ...]]> &$Yeoman of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search of the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament, in central London, November 18, 2009.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817183 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The history of Chihkan Tower spans more than three centuries. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ Chihkan Tower is a famous historic site in Tainan City,Taiwan. With more than three centuries of history, it has been listed as one of Taiwan's top historic sites since 1982. The sunny weather lifted my spirits when I set off with my friends to explore this building, which was built in classical Chinese style. Chihkan To ...]]> &$The history of Chihkan Tower spans more than three centuries. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ Chihkan Tower is a famous historic site in Tainan City,Taiwan. With more than three centuries of history, it has been listed as one of Taiwan's top historic sites since 1982. The sunny weather lifted my spirits when I set off with my friends to explore this building, which was built in classical Chinese style. Chihkan Tower is situated close to the railway station, and on entering the gates, my friends and I admired the building's red tiles and cornices. Chihkan Tower, which was originally named Fort Provintia, was built in 1653 by Dutch colonizers. The Dutch didn't hang out too long in Taiwan. In 1662 Zheng Chenggong recovered Taiwan, and from that point on, the building served as the offices for a magazine. Other buildings were later built in the vicinity. They include Penghu College, Wuzi Shrine, Wenchang Temple and Tanah Lot Temple. &$&$Source: CRI online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817183 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The history of Chihkan Tower spans more than three centuries. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ Chihkan Tower is a famous historic site in Tainan City,Taiwan. With more than three centuries of history, it has been listed as one of Taiwan's top historic sites since 1982. The sunny weather lifted my spirits when I set off with my friends to explore this building, which was built in classical Chinese style. Chihkan To ...]]> &$The history of Chihkan Tower spans more than three centuries. (CRI online Photo)&$&$ Chihkan Tower is a famous historic site in Tainan City,Taiwan. With more than three centuries of history, it has been listed as one of Taiwan's top historic sites since 1982. The sunny weather lifted my spirits when I set off with my friends to explore this building, which was built in classical Chinese style. Chihkan Tower is situated close to the railway station, and on entering the gates, my friends and I admired the building's red tiles and cornices. Chihkan Tower, which was originally named Fort Provintia, was built in 1653 by Dutch colonizers. The Dutch didn't hang out too long in Taiwan. In 1662 Zheng Chenggong recovered Taiwan, and from that point on, the building served as the offices for a magazine. Other buildings were later built in the vicinity. They include Penghu College, Wuzi Shrine, Wenchang Temple and Tanah Lot Temple. &$&$Source: CRI online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817034 2009-11-18 16:57:10 &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817033 2009-11-18 16:57:10 &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817018 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6817018 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Duo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816993 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Leonid meteor shower appeared clearly at Huairou District, Beijing, in the early morning of Nov. 18.(CNS photo)&$&$ According to the Beijing Association of Astronomy Popularization of Science Education, the Leonid meteor shower passed Earth from 4 pm yesterday to 8 am Wednesday. If you were lucky enough to be standing under a cloudless sky at that time you would have witness a ...]]> &$The Leonid meteor shower appeared clearly at Huairou District, Beijing, in the early morning of Nov. 18.(CNS photo)&$&$ According to the Beijing Association of Astronomy Popularization of Science Education, the Leonid meteor shower passed Earth from 4 pm yesterday to 8 am Wednesday. If you were lucky enough to be standing under a cloudless sky at that time you would have witness a splendid natural miracle. The peak of the meteor shower was around 5:40 am this morning, when more than 1,000 meteors streaked across the sky. It is understood the next time such large scale meteor shower will appear in China may be in 16 years. &$&$By People's Daily Online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816993 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$The Leonid meteor shower appeared clearly at Huairou District, Beijing, in the early morning of Nov. 18.(CNS photo)&$&$ According to the Beijing Association of Astronomy Popularization of Science Education, the Leonid meteor shower passed Earth from 4 pm yesterday to 8 am Wednesday. If you were lucky enough to be standing under a cloudless sky at that time you would have witness a ...]]> &$The Leonid meteor shower appeared clearly at Huairou District, Beijing, in the early morning of Nov. 18.(CNS photo)&$&$ According to the Beijing Association of Astronomy Popularization of Science Education, the Leonid meteor shower passed Earth from 4 pm yesterday to 8 am Wednesday. If you were lucky enough to be standing under a cloudless sky at that time you would have witness a splendid natural miracle. The peak of the meteor shower was around 5:40 am this morning, when more than 1,000 meteors streaked across the sky. It is understood the next time such large scale meteor shower will appear in China may be in 16 years. &$&$By People's Daily Online&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816812 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Photo shows the autumn scenery of Guanzhuang, Guide County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816812 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Photo shows the autumn scenery of Guanzhuang, Guide County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816776 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Animals have long been known to be a source of new infections. But with flu, it can go the other way, too.(China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ "We have a great deal more disease now than we have in a typical flu season," she says. "With the higher numbers of infected people, that increases the possibility of seeing these transmissions." Cats were known to get H5N1 avian influenza, which is still circulating and which has killed snow leopards and tigers that were fed infected chickens. A strain called H3N8 can sicken and kill pet dogs, Bridges adds. "It is hypothesized that dogs got it from horses. There is potential, certainly, for cross-species infection," she says. This is bad news for sick pet lovers. "Even though I think when I am sick in bed the best thing I can have is my cats piling in with me, we realize that is no longer a risk-free activity," says Dr Julie Levy of the University of Florida, a specialist in pet diseases. "When a pet is sick we should use common sense - wash hands, not let them kiss us in the face," Levy adds. According to the World Health Organization, H1N1 has killed more than 6,000 people worldwide and likely far more. The Sweden-based European Center for Disease Prevention and Control projects the virus could kill up to 40,000 people across Europe and be followed by seasonal flu waves that could&am ]]> 6816776 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Animals have long been known to be a source of new infections. But with flu, it can go the other way, too.(China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ "We have a great deal more disease now than we have in a typical flu season," she says. "With the higher numbers of infected people, that increases the possibility of seeing these transmissions." Cats were known to get H5N1 avian influenza, which is still circulating and which has killed snow leopards and tigers that were fed infected chickens. A strain called H3N8 can sicken and kill pet dogs, Bridges adds. "It is hypothesized that dogs got it from horses. There is potential, certainly, for cross-species infection," she says. This is bad news for sick pet lovers. "Even though I think when I am sick in bed the best thing I can have is my cats piling in with me, we realize that is no longer a risk-free activity," says Dr Julie Levy of the University of Florida, a specialist in pet diseases. "When a pet is sick we should use common sense - wash hands, not let them kiss us in the face," Levy adds. According to the World Health Organization, H1N1 has killed more than 6,000 people worldwide and likely far more. The Sweden-based European Center for Disease Prevention and Control projects the virus could kill up to 40,000 people across Europe and be followed by seasonal flu waves that could&am ]]> 6816771 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$A model presents a creation from Burberry Prorsum 2010 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week, September 22, 2009. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ Burberry is planning to stick to its knitting in terms of branding but it is looking to expand leather goods, children's wear and sportswear, the creative head of the British fashion group said on Tuesday. Christopher Bailey, 38, who was elevate ...]]> &$A model presents a creation from Burberry Prorsum 2010 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week, September 22, 2009. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ Burberry is planning to stick to its knitting in terms of branding but it is looking to expand leather goods, children's wear and sportswear, the creative head of the British fashion group said on Tuesday. Christopher Bailey, 38, who was elevated last week to the post of chief creative officer - a position nobody else holds in the fashion industry - said there was solid demand for new types of Burberry goods such as belts and shoes. "There is a huge momentum in this sector (of leather goods)," Bailey told Reuters in an interview on the fringes of a luxury summit in Berlin, organized by the International Herald Tribune. "We will be growing the range with a bigger emphasis on shoes," he said. Currently, non-apparel makes up about one-third of Burberry's revenues. Bailey's comments came after the 153-year-old company posted a smaller than expected fall in first-half profits. Bailey said the crisis had goaded Burberry to continue cultivating its "integrity and quality values." He said the company, which had already survived many twists and turns in history, carried a "reassuring" character. "You need to understand your roots and your heritage," he said. "Our strategy has been to be more focused about who we are. Our point of view is that you have to have a point of view and have a strong voice among the clutter." Bailey said he had noticed that "people feel it is okay to start shopping again" but they wanted to buy things that lasted. Bailey, who received an MBE this year in the British Honours List for his services to the fashion industry, joined Burberry in 2001. Prior to joining the British group, he was senior designer of womenswear at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001 and was the womenswear designer at Donna Karan from 1994 to 1996. &$&$Source: China Daily/Agencies&$&$ ]]> 6816771 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$A model presents a creation from Burberry Prorsum 2010 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week, September 22, 2009. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ Burberry is planning to stick to its knitting in terms of branding but it is looking to expand leather goods, children's wear and sportswear, the creative head of the British fashion group said on Tuesday. Christopher Bailey, 38, who was elevate ...]]> &$A model presents a creation from Burberry Prorsum 2010 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week, September 22, 2009. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$ Burberry is planning to stick to its knitting in terms of branding but it is looking to expand leather goods, children's wear and sportswear, the creative head of the British fashion group said on Tuesday. Christopher Bailey, 38, who was elevated last week to the post of chief creative officer - a position nobody else holds in the fashion industry - said there was solid demand for new types of Burberry goods such as belts and shoes. "There is a huge momentum in this sector (of leather goods)," Bailey told Reuters in an interview on the fringes of a luxury summit in Berlin, organized by the International Herald Tribune. "We will be growing the range with a bigger emphasis on shoes," he said. Currently, non-apparel makes up about one-third of Burberry's revenues. Bailey's comments came after the 153-year-old company posted a smaller than expected fall in first-half profits. Bailey said the crisis had goaded Burberry to continue cultivating its "integrity and quality values." He said the company, which had already survived many twists and turns in history, carried a "reassuring" character. "You need to understand your roots and your heritage," he said. "Our strategy has been to be more focused about who we are. Our point of view is that you have to have a point of view and have a strong voice among the clutter." Bailey said he had noticed that "people feel it is okay to start shopping again" but they wanted to buy things that lasted. Bailey, who received an MBE this year in the British Honours List for his services to the fashion industry, joined Burberry in 2001. Prior to joining the British group, he was senior designer of womenswear at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001 and was the womenswear designer at Donna Karan from 1994 to 1996. &$&$Source: China Daily/Agencies&$&$ ]]> 6816666 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Wednesday that the fruitful ...]]> &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Wednesday that the fruitful visit of United States President Barack Obama to China was of far-reaching significance. "It is my sincere hope that your current visit will lift the comprehensive and cooperative China-U.S. relations to a new level," Wen told Obama at their meeting in the State Guesthouse in Beijing. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816666 2009-11-19 11:13:49 &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Wednesday that the fruitful ...]]> &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ &$Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets visiting U.S. President Barack Obama in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng)&$&$ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Wednesday that the fruitful visit of United States President Barack Obama to China was of far-reaching significance. "It is my sincere hope that your current visit will lift the comprehensive and cooperative China-U.S. relations to a new level," Wen told Obama at their meeting in the State Guesthouse in Beijing. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816597 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Photo shows a view of the Namco Lake, considered one of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, against the setting sun. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$Photo shows a view of the Namco Lake, considered one of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, against the setting sun. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816597 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Photo shows a view of the Namco Lake, considered one of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, against the setting sun. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$Photo shows a view of the Namco Lake, considered one of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, against the setting sun. (China Tibet Information Center Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816593 2009-11-18 10:52:58 &$Singer Elton John arrives with David Furnish to "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Singer Elton John arrives with David Furnish to "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816592 2009-11-18 10:52:57 &$Actress Courtney Love arrives at "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816591 2009-11-18 10:52:57 &$Actress Gina Gershon arrives at "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816586 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816586 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816582 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A visitor poses for a photo with a Tibetan mastiff at the forth China Tibetan Mastiff Exhibition held in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, on March 2, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ It can be as big as a donkey, run as fast as a tiger, and bark as loudly as a lion. As a guardian of horses, cows and sheep, the Tibetan mastiff is popular among the Tibetan people. He added that Tibetans began 1,000 years ago to raise the Tibetan mastiff as a companion. The "Tibetan mastiff corps" of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), in the ninth century even made such dogs world-famous. Now, Shangri-la has five to six formal Tibetan mastiff breeding bases, with the Kazhuo Base being the largest. With 50 Tibetan breeder mastiffs, the base sells 200 puppies every year to the tune of ten million yuan RMB. Kazhuo said that in the Tibetan-inhabited areas the Tibetan people can breed Tibetan mastiffs in their own home yards. Usually, the income from raising a Tibetan mastiff equals that from raising dozens of yaks. &$&$Source: Xinhuanet&$&$ ]]> 6816582 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A visitor poses for a photo with a Tibetan mastiff at the forth China Tibetan Mastiff Exhibition held in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, on March 2, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ It can be as big as a donkey, run as fast as a tiger, and bark as loudly as a lion. As a guardian of horses, cows and sheep, the Tibetan mastiff is popular among the Tibetan people. He added that Tibetans began 1,000 years ago to raise the Tibetan mastiff as a companion. The "Tibetan mastiff corps" of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), in the ninth century even made such dogs world-famous. Now, Shangri-la has five to six formal Tibetan mastiff breeding bases, with the Kazhuo Base being the largest. With 50 Tibetan breeder mastiffs, the base sells 200 puppies every year to the tune of ten million yuan RMB. Kazhuo said that in the Tibetan-inhabited areas the Tibetan people can breed Tibetan mastiffs in their own home yards. Usually, the income from raising a Tibetan mastiff equals that from raising dozens of yaks. &$&$Source: Xinhuanet&$&$ ]]> 6816510 2009-11-18 10:15:50 &$A group of retired women play waist drum, a popular musical instrument in norther region of China, together for joy at a street corner in downtown Xining, on Oct. 31, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816509 2009-11-18 10:15:50 &$An old man with his grandson sitting on his shoulders sings while walking on street in downtown Xining on Oct. 31, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816508 2009-11-18 10:15:50 &$Two girls walk on street in downtown Xining looking at the camera curiously on Oct. 31, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】  ...]]> &$Two girls walk on street in downtown Xining looking at the camera curiously on Oct. 31, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816507 2009-11-18 10:15:50 &$The first light of day in Xining is beautiful in this photo taken on Oct. 31, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$The first light of day in Xining is beautiful in this photo taken on Oct. 31, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816506 2009-11-18 10:15:50 &$Chen Dewei, a member of the school musical band, practises violin with others at school on Oct. 29, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a profe ...]]> &$Chen Dewei, a member of the school musical band, practises violin with others at school on Oct. 29, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a professional anchorwoman in the future while at the present, she acts as a little journalist in many activities. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiaqi)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816503 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Zhang Jiaqi practises taking photos in downtown Xining on Oct. 31, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a professional anchorwoman in the future ...]]> &$Zhang Jiaqi practises taking photos in downtown Xining on Oct. 31, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a professional anchorwoman in the future while at the present, she acts as a little journalist in many activities. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816503 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Zhang Jiaqi practises taking photos in downtown Xining on Oct. 31, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a professional anchorwoman in the future ...]]> &$Zhang Jiaqi practises taking photos in downtown Xining on Oct. 31, 2009. Zhang Jiaqi, ten-year-old, a firth-grade pupil of the Jiaxiaozhuang Primary School in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province. She is fond of playing violin and became a member of the school's musical band although she sometimes comes home pretty late for violin exercises at school. She dreams most to be a professional anchorwoman in the future while at the present, she acts as a little journalist in many activities. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816414 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$ The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is all set to wow crowds with the onset of winter arriving early. Located on Sun Island, on the north bank of the Songhuajiang River, the festival is scheduled to open December 20 and run through until late January. This year, the theme of the 60th Anniversary of New China will showcase prominent Chinese elements. Covering a vast 450,000 squ ...]]> &$ The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is all set to wow crowds with the onset of winter arriving early. Located on Sun Island, on the north bank of the Songhuajiang River, the festival is scheduled to open December 20 and run through until late January. This year, the theme of the 60th Anniversary of New China will showcase prominent Chinese elements. Covering a vast 450,000 square meters, the snow festival will be divided into seven scenic spots. With a giant snow cube as its frame, a "World Expo space is expected to steal the show. Beautifully carved snow sculptures, snow screened projections and captivating interactive programs will demonstrate Heilongjiang's theme "Ice and Snow Make Us Different" for the Shanghai World Expo. During the festival, a wide range of recreational activities will be available and various services provided for visitors, including slide-proof shoe covers, warm restrooms with hot water and additional bus lines at major transport hubs. &$&$Source: China Daily/Agencies&$&$ ]]> 6816414 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$ The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is all set to wow crowds with the onset of winter arriving early. Located on Sun Island, on the north bank of the Songhuajiang River, the festival is scheduled to open December 20 and run through until late January. This year, the theme of the 60th Anniversary of New China will showcase prominent Chinese elements. Covering a vast 450,000 squ ...]]> &$ The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is all set to wow crowds with the onset of winter arriving early. Located on Sun Island, on the north bank of the Songhuajiang River, the festival is scheduled to open December 20 and run through until late January. This year, the theme of the 60th Anniversary of New China will showcase prominent Chinese elements. Covering a vast 450,000 square meters, the snow festival will be divided into seven scenic spots. With a giant snow cube as its frame, a "World Expo space is expected to steal the show. Beautifully carved snow sculptures, snow screened projections and captivating interactive programs will demonstrate Heilongjiang's theme "Ice and Snow Make Us Different" for the Shanghai World Expo. During the festival, a wide range of recreational activities will be available and various services provided for visitors, including slide-proof shoe covers, warm restrooms with hot water and additional bus lines at major transport hubs. &$&$Source: China Daily/Agencies&$&$ ]]> 6816405 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$The exhibition hall with a model boat on display. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many Chinese people, stories of their compatriots working overseas in the past few centuries are often those of legend – the rise from the bottom of society as laborers and basic workers, to the middle and upper classes of communities. A newly-opened museum about Chinese people overseas is showcasing the success stories of such ...]]> &$The exhibition hall with a model boat on display. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many Chinese people, stories of their compatriots working overseas in the past few centuries are often those of legend – the rise from the bottom of society as laborers and basic workers, to the middle and upper classes of communities. A newly-opened museum about Chinese people overseas is showcasing the success stories of such workers. After seven years of construction and a further seven years of being deserted, the Guangdong Provincial Overseas Chinese Museum was finally declared open last week for a trial run, with more than 1,000 pieces of cultural relics from overseas Chinese on display. With a total investment of more than 90 million yuan ($13.18 million), the museum covers nearly 15,000 square meters, making it the largest museum in China about overseas Chinese. The goal of the museum is to explore the experiences of overseas Chinese and track the contributions that they have made to their homeland, explained museum director Wang Minghui, at the opening ceremony Friday. &$ &$Silverware used by Chinese living in the South Pacific area. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many who sought their fortune overseas from the 17th to 19th centuries, the experience was often painful. They traveled to every corner of the globe, only to find themselves working in large farms or factories to earn a living. There is even a saying that "under every railroad tie of the Central Pacific Railroad there is a Chinese worker buried." The grand display in Guangdong Provincial Overseas Chinese Museum follows this period of history, showcasing a wide range of odds and ends that the intrepid travelers once used during their overseas expeditions. Exhibited are safety lamps used as they worked as miners in America and several paper contracts they signed to sell themselves to farm or factory owners. Among the artifacts, 17 pieces of ceramic plates in various shapes, such as a butterfly and cicada, play witness to Chinese workers' lives in the Southern Seas, where many poor Chinese young people from the southern provinces such as Guangdong and Fujian, flooded to in the mid and late 19th century. These kinds of ceramic plates were used as a special kind of currency that farm or factory owners often paid to the Chinese workers and were only circulated within their work places, according to Wang.&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816405 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$The exhibition hall with a model boat on display. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many Chinese people, stories of their compatriots working overseas in the past few centuries are often those of legend – the rise from the bottom of society as laborers and basic workers, to the middle and upper classes of communities. A newly-opened museum about Chinese people overseas is showcasing the success stories of such ...]]> &$The exhibition hall with a model boat on display. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many Chinese people, stories of their compatriots working overseas in the past few centuries are often those of legend – the rise from the bottom of society as laborers and basic workers, to the middle and upper classes of communities. A newly-opened museum about Chinese people overseas is showcasing the success stories of such workers. After seven years of construction and a further seven years of being deserted, the Guangdong Provincial Overseas Chinese Museum was finally declared open last week for a trial run, with more than 1,000 pieces of cultural relics from overseas Chinese on display. With a total investment of more than 90 million yuan ($13.18 million), the museum covers nearly 15,000 square meters, making it the largest museum in China about overseas Chinese. The goal of the museum is to explore the experiences of overseas Chinese and track the contributions that they have made to their homeland, explained museum director Wang Minghui, at the opening ceremony Friday. &$ &$Silverware used by Chinese living in the South Pacific area. (Global Times Photo)&$&$ For many who sought their fortune overseas from the 17th to 19th centuries, the experience was often painful. They traveled to every corner of the globe, only to find themselves working in large farms or factories to earn a living. There is even a saying that "under every railroad tie of the Central Pacific Railroad there is a Chinese worker buried." The grand display in Guangdong Provincial Overseas Chinese Museum follows this period of history, showcasing a wide range of odds and ends that the intrepid travelers once used during their overseas expeditions. Exhibited are safety lamps used as they worked as miners in America and several paper contracts they signed to sell themselves to farm or factory owners. Among the artifacts, 17 pieces of ceramic plates in various shapes, such as a butterfly and cicada, play witness to Chinese workers' lives in the Southern Seas, where many poor Chinese young people from the southern provinces such as Guangdong and Fujian, flooded to in the mid and late 19th century. These kinds of ceramic plates were used as a special kind of currency that farm or factory owners often paid to the Chinese workers and were only circulated within their work places, according to Wang.&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816395 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Two workers prepare to cover the body of a dog's owner, a homeless man, frozen to death in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, November 16, 2009. (CFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Two workers prepare to cover the body of a dog's owner, a homeless man, frozen to death in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, November 16, 2009. (CFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816395 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Two workers prepare to cover the body of a dog's owner, a homeless man, frozen to death in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, November 16, 2009. (CFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$Two workers prepare to cover the body of a dog's owner, a homeless man, frozen to death in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, November 16, 2009. (CFP Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816364 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. The exhibit includes 100 sets of objects, with 15 terracotta figures, the greatest number of warriors ever to travel to the United States. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816364 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. The exhibit includes 100 sets of objects, with 15 terracotta figures, the greatest number of warriors ever to travel to the United States. (China Daily/ Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816321 2009-11-18 08:55:16 &$A woman looks at terracotta warriors on display at the media preview of "Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor" exhibition at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816320 2009-11-18 08:55:15 &$A member of the media photographs a terracotta warrior on display at the press preview of "Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor" exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$A member of the media photographs a terracotta warrior on display at the press preview of "Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor" exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816319 2009-11-18 08:55:15 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. [Agencies]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. [Agencies]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816318 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Natalia Navarro (R), from the Bolivar province, smiles after being elected Miss Colombia during the annual beauty contest in Cartagena November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$Natalia Navarro (R), from the Bolivar province, smiles after being elected Miss Colombia during the annual beauty contest in Cartagena November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816318 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Natalia Navarro (R), from the Bolivar province, smiles after being elected Miss Colombia during the annual beauty contest in Cartagena November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$Natalia Navarro (R), from the Bolivar province, smiles after being elected Miss Colombia during the annual beauty contest in Cartagena November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816294 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A model displays a creation from the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Spring/Summer 2010 collection in London November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816294 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A model displays a creation from the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Spring/Summer 2010 collection in London November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816279 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816279 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks after accepting an award during "An Enduring Vision," a benefit dinner for the Elton John Aids Foundation in New York Nov. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816244 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Actor Robert Pattinson, star of the new film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" poses at the film's Los Angeles premiere November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816244 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$Actor Robert Pattinson, star of the new film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" poses at the film's Los Angeles premiere November 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Agencies Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816228 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. The exhibit includes 100 sets of objects, with 15 terracotta figures, the greatest number of warriors ever to travel to the United States. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816228 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$A terracotta warrior is on display at the press preview of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, exhibit at The National Geographic Museum in Washington November 17, 2009. The exhibit includes 100 sets of objects, with 15 terracotta figures, the greatest number of warriors ever to travel to the United States. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816165 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$ The criterion of China's Ten Most Beautiful Mountains are: With unique well-worth appreciating value; With the characteristics of that kind of geography shape and high scientific value; Above 1000 meters in relative height, featured in the number and characteristics of vertical severity; With high cultural values; No excessive exploitation by humankind. Location of China's Ten Most Beautiful Mountains Namjagbarwa Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): Paradise in the Clouds Mountain Gongga or Minya Konka (Sichuan Province): Where the wind stops to rest Qomolangma Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): The soul's sentinel Meili Snow Mountains (Yunnan Province): Guard of honor for the snow God Huangshan Mountains (Anhui Province ): God’s miniature landscape Three Sacred Mountains in Daocheng (Sichuan Province): Landmark of "Shangri-la" Chogori Peak (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region): Distant Mystic Land Kangrinboqe Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): Home of all the Gods Mount Tai (Shandong Province): Totem of ancient China Emei Mountain (Sichuan Province): The rise from a basin to the Heaven&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816165 2009-11-19 11:13:50 &$ The criterion of China's Ten Most Beautiful Mountains are: With unique well-worth appreciating value; With the characteristics of that kind of geography shape and high scientific value; Above 1000 meters in relative height, featured in the number and characteristics of vertical severity; With high cultural values; No excessive exploitation by humankind. Location of China's Ten Most Beautiful Mountains Namjagbarwa Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): Paradise in the Clouds Mountain Gongga or Minya Konka (Sichuan Province): Where the wind stops to rest Qomolangma Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): The soul's sentinel Meili Snow Mountains (Yunnan Province): Guard of honor for the snow God Huangshan Mountains (Anhui Province ): God’s miniature landscape Three Sacred Mountains in Daocheng (Sichuan Province): Landmark of "Shangri-la" Chogori Peak (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region): Distant Mystic Land Kangrinboqe Peak (Tibet Autonomous Region): Home of all the Gods Mount Tai (Shandong Province): Totem of ancient China Emei Mountain (Sichuan Province): The rise from a basin to the Heaven&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816126 2009-11-18 08:17:20 &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails between two accompanying Spanish warships in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon ...]]> &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails between two accompanying Spanish warships in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured another ship, a Virgin Islands-owned chemical tanker heading for Mombasa.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816125 2009-11-18 08:17:20 &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Basque tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured anot ...]]> &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Basque tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured another ship, a Virgin Islands-owned chemical tanker heading for Mombasa.(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816124 2009-11-18 08:17:20 &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Basque tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured anot ...]]> &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Basque tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured another ship, a Virgin Islands-owned chemical tanker heading for Mombasa. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816110 2009-11-19 11:13:51 &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero sa ...]]> &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Tuesday. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816110 2009-11-19 11:13:51 &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero sa ...]]> &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Tuesday. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816101 2009-11-19 11:13:51 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816101 2009-11-19 11:13:51 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 【5】 【6】 【7】 【8】 【9】 【10】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816099 2009-11-18 13:47:25 &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero sa ...]]> &$Argi Galbarritu (L), sister of the captain of tuna fishing boat Alakrana, mayor of Bermeo Xabier Legarreta and family member Jon Iturbe (R) remove a sign indicating the number of days of a hijack in the Basque town of Bermeo November 17, 2009. Spanish Fishing boat Alakrana has been freed by pirates who hijacked it in the indian Ocean six weeks ago and all its crew are safe Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Tuesday. (Agencies)&$&$ &$ &$The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana sails in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates November 17, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Basque tuna fishing boat hijacked last month and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured another ship, a Virgin Islands-owned chemical tanker heading for Mombasa. (Agencies)&$ &$【1】 &$&$【2】 &$ &$ &$&$ ]]> 6816039 2009-11-18 09:37:16 &$Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang attends the China-U.S. Clean Energy Cooperation Signing Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6816039 2009-11-18 09:37:16 &$Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang attends the China-U.S. Clean Energy Cooperation Signing Ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ 【1】 【2】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6815982 2009-11-18 09:56:36 &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Ju Peng)&$&$ &$ &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standi ...]]> &$Wu Bangguo, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Ju Peng)&$&$ &$ &$Wu Bangguo, chair