Emblem of the Shanghai World Expo 2010 unveiled

The picture shows the emblem of the Shanghai World Expo 2010, which is unveiled in Shanghai on Nov 29. The emblem is a perfect combination of the Chinese character "shi", which means world and the figure "2010". It shows Chinese people's strong desire to hold a multicultural expo that belongs to the world.

Al-Qaida's No.2 says to continue fight against US

Al-Qaida's No. two Ayman al-Zawahiri has called for continuing fight against the United States, the Qatar-based al-Jazeera TV channel reported on Monday. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Chinese Football Association sends team to Germany for training

News conference was held for the Chinese "08 Star Team" in Beijing on Nov. 29. The "08 Star Team" plan is one of the measures taken by Chinese Football Association to cultivate first-rate athletes for Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games. The team will leave for Bad Kissingen, Germany on Dec. 8 for a two-year-long training.

The PLA changes new uniforms

PLA soldiers in new uniforms reviewed by officers.Approved by the Central Military Commission, the PLA sergeants, soldiers and soldier students will change new uniforms made by new material as from Nov 29, 2004.

Ancient bazaar ready to open after reconstuction

Tourists stroll along Sideng Street in the Shaxi Town of Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Nov. 28, 2004. Shaxi Town is an ancient town on the Tea-Horse Ancient Road ("Cha Ma Gu Dao" in Chinese), a historic trade route linking Tibet and southeastern Asia. The Jianchuan government signed a memorandum on the reconstruction of the site with the Switzerland Technological University in 2002, aiming to recover the prosperity of the ancient bazaar in the town. As the first phase of the reconstruction project has been completed, the ancient bazaar is ready to open to tourists.

Pakistan test-fires nuke-capable missile

Pakistan testfires a nuclear capable ballistic missle on Nov 29. The surface-to-surface solid-fuel missile Hatf-3 has a range of 290 km, a press release from the army's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) says.

Rallies and protests continue in Ukraine

Supporters of Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko join a rally in Kiev, Ukraine, Nov. 28, 2004. Rallies and protests during the election standoff continued on Sunday neglecting the resolution which declared the second round of election invalid and the non-trust resolution on the Ukraine Central Election Commission passed by Ukraine's parliament on Nov. 27.

Rescue of the trapped miners in Shaanxi underway

Rescuers get ready to sink into the mine to retrieve the trapped miners in Chenjiashan Coal, Tongchuan, northwest China's Shaanxi Pronvince, Nov. 29, 2004. At least 25 workers have been affirmed dead on Monday after a gas explosion took place at the coal mine Sunday morning.

2004 Nairobi International Air Show

Children watch helicopter performance at the Wilson Airport of Nairobi, captial of Kenya on Nov 28. The 2004 Nairobi International Air Show was held here on Sunday. As the largest of its kind in East Africa, the air show displayed planes of different types from different countries, attracting thousands of spectators.

Sixth China, Japan and ROK Summit held

Leaders attend the Sixth China, Japan and South Korea Summit in Vientiane, capital of Laos, Nov. 29, 2004. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun met to discuss the East Asian cooperation as well as the regional and international issues.

10th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit opens

Leaders attending the 10th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit pose for a group photo in the Lao capital of Vientiane on Nov. 29, 2004. It opened under the theme of "Advancing a Secure and Dynamic ASEAN Family through Greater Solidarity, Economic Integration and Social Progress."

The Nairobi Summit on a Mine-free World is held

The Nairobi Summit on a Mine-free World is held in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov. 28, 2004. The summit will last for six days.

Irate trooper kills seven in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Relatives of a victim cry in the Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 28, 2004. An irate paramilitary trooper went on a shooting spree, killing seven of his colleagues and injuring two others before shooting himself dead in north Kashmir Baramulla Saturday night.

Premier Wen stresses all-round cooperation with ASEAN

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) attends the summit meeting of China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with ASEAN leaders in Vientiane, capital of Laos, Nov. 29, 2004.