S. Korean students stage anti-US protest

S. Korean Students clashed with riot police near a US base in Seoul May 29, 2005. About 2, 000 S.Korean students staged protest against the Iraqi War and demanded the US to withdraw troops from S. Korea.

Chinese media select top ten science figures

Wang Guangying (R), former vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee presents award to Yang Jie, the only female scientist who is elected the top ten figures in technological innovation in 2004 by 15 Beijing-based media at the awarding ceremony held in the Great Hall of the People on May 29.

Picturesque terraced paddy fields

Fog rises on the terraced paddy fields in Longsheng Autonomous County of All Nationalities, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2005. The large-scale terraced paddy field of the county, built in ancient China's Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), has become a tourism resort in the region.

French voters reject EU Constitution

French opposers to the EU Constitution celebrate their victory in the referendum May 29th in Paris. The French referendum rejected the European Union (EU) Constitution with around 55 percent of voters saying "no" to the charter, according to exit polls released immediately after the end of balloting at 10: 00 pm local time.

Chinese version of Turandot staged in Paris

Giacomo Puccini's Turandot opera directed by the Chinese director Zhang Yimou is staged at the Stadium of France in Paris, May 28, 2005. This Chinese version of the traditional classic opera feasted some 35,000 audience with oriental features.

Korea Week held in Chongqing

South Korean actresses perform traditional dance during the Korea Week in Chongqing, southwest China, May 29, 2005. The Korea Week, aimed at promoting economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the two countries, was opened here on May 29. South Korean actresses perform traditional dance during the Korea Week in Chongqing, southwest China, May 29, 2005. The Korea Week, aimed at promoting economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the two countries, was opened here on May 29.

Changchun opens world-class movie amusement park

Mascots "San Mao in the airspace" greet the audience during the opening ceremony of the Changying Century City in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, May 29, 2005. The Changying Century City, whose construction was funded by the Changchun Film Studio, is the first world-class movie amusement park in China. It covers an area of 300,000 square meters.

Parliamentary elections start in Lebanon

Saad Hariri (L), son of slain former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, casts vote at a polling station in Beirut, capital of Lebanon, on May 29, 2005. Lebanon held the first phase of its parliamentary elections May 29.

Veterans of "Flying Tigers" commemorate comrades in Washington DC

Veterans of the 14th Air Force Association "Flying Tigers", attend a memorial ceremony to commemorate fallen comrades in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC. the United States, May 28, 2005, before the coming Memorial Day.

Chinese leaders celebrate festival with children

Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) extends to the children his greetings for the forthcoming International Children's Day, at China Theater in Beijing, May 29, 2005. Hu watched a song-and-dance performance by a children's art troupe under the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army here on Sunday.