Chinese panda "Meixiang" may be pregnant

The giant panda "Meixiang"ate apple at the American National Zoo near Washington. (file photo dated Apr 15, 2003). Scientist said June 14 that the female giant panda "Meixiang"may be pregnant. On March 11 "Meixiang"received artificial insemination. The semen was from a male panda "Tiantian"who resides with "Meixiang"in the same hall. "Tiantian"and "Meixiang"arrived in the United State at the end of 2000 and will live in Washington for ten years. The offspring they bear during this period belong to China.

New York -- Beiing direct flight

Photo shows the plane for Flight 89 of United States Continental Airlines at Newwark Liberty International Airport, the company's New York hub. Continental Airlines opened its direct flight from New York to Beijing, capital of China, on June 15. The flight is the only nonstop service, operated by a US airline, between New York and a city in the Chinese mainland.

Bayi Aerobatics Team with new jets makes debut

The PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatics Team staged performance for military attaches from more than 30 embassies in China, including Russia, the United States, and Germany on June 15, 2005. This is the first time the Bayi Aerobatics Team performs in public since it was equipped with new jets in April 2005. Hailed as "honor guard in the blue sky", the Bayi Aerobatics Team has given hundreds of aerobatic shows to delegations from more than 100 countries and regions in the world since it was founded in 1962.

Contestants to the Miss Tourism attend culture festival in Sichuan

Contestants to the Miss Tourism Queen 2005 from 75 countries and regions present the opening ceremony for the Sanxingdui International Culture & Tourism Festival in Guanghan, Sichuan Province June 15, 2005.

Colombia beat Canada 2-0 at the FIFA World Youth Championship

Colombian players celebrate a goal during a Group E second round match with Canada at the FIFA World Youth Championship in Tilburg, the Netherlands, June 15, 2005. Colombia beat Canada 2-0.

Buddhist lamas take academy entrance exam

An examinee (C) gestures while answering a question during the entrance examinations for the China Tibetan Advanced Buddhism Academy in Drepung Monastry in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region June 15, 2005. Some 27 Buddhist lamas from a dozen Buddhist temples took part in this year's entrance exam on Wednesday, from whom only four will be enrolled. The China Tibetan Advanced Buddhism Academy started to recruit students in 2004.

"Blood-Weeping Accusations" released in Hangzhou

Wang Xuan, leader of Plaintiff Delegation of Chinese Victims in Japanese attacks in World War II, delivers a speech during a first-publication ceremony for the documentary picture album named Blood-Weeping Accusations in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province June 15 2005. It's the first time in China to reveal the living conditions of the survivors from Japanese Anthrax and Glanders attacks to China.

Children models at the Rio Spring/Summer Fashion Week

A Brazilian child model displays children summer dress during a show titled LILICA RIPILICA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 14, 2005. 36 brands of outfit will debut during the Rio Spring/Summer Fashion Week that is scheduled to be held from June 15 to 19.

2nd G77 plus China summit kicks off in Doha

Heads of state and senior officials take a group photo at the opening session of the second summit of the Group of 77 (G77) and China in Doha, Qatar June 15, 2005. The second summit of the Group of 77 (G77) and China kicked off on Wednesday to focus on ways to promote South-South cooperation in addition to South-North ties and UN reform. 32 heads of state and senior officials from G77 and China attended the summit.

Barroso calls for a pause on approval procedure of the EU Constitution

President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, gestures during a press conference held at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 15, 2005. Barroso called for a pause on the approval procedure of the EU Constitution to avoid more member states vetoing the constitution during a program broadcasted by France's TV Channel 3.

Direct flight between China and Sir Lanka available

A Sri Lanka airliner UL888 arrives at the Capital International Airport in Beijing June 15, 2005. It marks the start of a thrice-weekly airline service between the Sri Lankan and Chinese capitals.The flights on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday will operate from Colombo to Beijing via Bangkok.

Argentina defeats Tunisia 2-1 on the opening day of the Confederations Cup

Argentina's Riquelme Juan (No. 8) tries to break through the defense of a Tunisian player during a Confederations Cup Group A match in Cologne, Germany, June 15, 2005. Argentina beat Tunisia 2-1.