Chinese vice president opens Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland, the 11th theme park of Walt Disney Co., officially opens to the public September 12, 2005 in Hong Kong, China. Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong, Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, Walt Disney Company CEO Michael Eisner and Walt Disney Company CEO-elect Bob Iger attended the opening ceremony.

Black Eagle gives aerobatics performance

R.O.K. Air Force Aerobatics Flying Team Black Eagle gives performance at the US Air Force Base in Osan Sept 11, 2005. The R.O.K. Air Force joined the USAF for the annual aerobatic performance.

4th anniversary of 9/11 commemorated in Beijing

Dressed in a dark suit, former US. president Bill Clinton pays his respects as the US flag was raised to half-mast during a service commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, at the U.S. embassy in Beijing, September 11, 2005.

Federer downs Agassi to defend Open crown

Roger Federer kissed the trophy after defeating Andre Agassi in men's finals of US Open Sept 11, 2005 in New York. Roger Federer defended his US Open title dominating a third set tie-break to defuse the challenge of 35-year-old Andre Agassi before winning 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-1.

Israeli soldiers end 38-year occupation in Gaza Strip

Israeli soldiers hold a ceremony to mark an end to a 38-year occupation of the Palestinian territory at the headquarters in a former Israeli settlement in the Gaza Strip, September 11, 2005.

Sanya to play host to Miss World finals

The finals of 55th Miss World beauty pageant will be held on Dec 10, 2005 in Sanya, south China's Hainan province, Miss World President Julia Morley (R1) announced Sept 10 in Sanya.

Clijsters crowned US Open women's singles champ

Former world number one Kim Clijsters (R) hugs Mary Pierce of France after defeating her in their final round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Clijsters upended 12th seed Mary Pierce 6-3, 6-1.

China wraps up third win in Asian Champs

China's Du Feng (L) shoots during the Asian Basketball Championships for men Sept. 11, 2005, in Doha. China overwhelmed Uzbekistan 83-52.

Industry affected in hurricane-battered New Orleans

The aerial photo taken on September 10, 2005 shows an empty refinery in the aftermath of Katrina hurricane in New Orleans, Lousiana, United States. The refineries in the town have stopped production after the hurricane swept the area.

Americans mark 4th anniversary of the 9/11 incident

Mourners holding pictures of the victims attend the fourth anniversary commemoration of the 11 September, 2001 attacks at the former site of the World Trade Center in New York, the United States, September 11, 2005. Tens of thousands of mourners including relatives of the victims and US government officials participated in the commemoration.

Search continues in New Orleans

Soldiers examine a damaged house for corpses September 10, 2005 after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Lousiana, United States. Good news comes out that the death toll could be less than the initial forecast, along with the rescue work.

Koizumi's LDP wins landslide victory in election

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro smiles at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo, Sept. 11, 2005. Koizumi's long-ruling party won a landslide victory in Sunday's election for parliament's lower house.

Typhoon Khanun threatens Zhejiang province

A local man with his child in the arms evacuates his home threatened by Typhoon Khanun, the 15th typhoon of the year, in Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, September 11, 2005. The meteorological observatory in Zhejiang had warned all relevant departments against Typhoon Khanun which may hit the province over the weekend, bringing strong winds and torrential rains.

President Hu addresses China-Canada Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum

Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses China-Canada Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Toronto, Canada, on Sept. 10, 2005. Hu Jintao on Saturday identified five areas for further deepening Sino-Canadian cooperation in all fields, especially in trade and economy on the forum.