Israeli, American professors share Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Professor Thomas C. Schelling of the University of Maryland made a speech in the university on Oct 10, 2005 after he learnt he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Schelling and Aumann shared the 1.3-million-dollar prize "for having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Chinese entrepreneurs gather in Seoul to boost development

Ian Fok Chun-wan, chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce answered questions at the press conference of the 8th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Seoul Oct 10, 2005. The convention calls for unity of Chinese entrepreneurs around the world to handle challenges of globalization and realize futher development.

Medicine price falls 40 percent in China

A local resident selects medicines at a drug store in Beijing on Oct 10, 2005. Price of 22 kinds of commonly used medicines will be lowered as from Oct 10, 2005, according to a notice from the State Development and Reform Commission. Compared with 2004, the average price of these medicines fall 40 percent.

Super Girls concert in Beijing

Li Yuchun, winner of the Super Girls contest, performs at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing Sunday October 9, 2005. Li and other "super girls" shot to fames during and after the American Idol style competition. (Sina photo)

Rescue underway in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Rescuers carry to a hospital people injured in an earthquake in Uri, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Oct. 9, 2005. The earthquake hitting Indian-controlled Kashmir has left 799 people dead and 900 others injured, Indian officials said on Oct. 10.

Shenzhou VI to be launched between Oct. 12-15

Undated photo shows a night view of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China's Gansu Province. China will launch its second manned spacecraft, Shenzhou-6, from a launch center in northwest China at a proper time between October 12 and 15, said an official of the China manned space program Tuesday.

Shenzhou-VI spacecraft completes last comprehensive drill

The last comprehensive drill of the Shenzhou-VI spacecraft was complete at 9 p.m. Oct 10 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

Astronauts for Shenzhou VI to be selected

Zhai Zhigang (L) and Nie Haisheng, candidates for China's second manned spacecraft Shenzhou VI said to be launched Wednesday morning from Jiuquan satellite lanuch center in northwest China, sing at an evening party celebrating the success of Shenzhou V manned space mission in this October 22, 2003 file photo. Zhai and Nie are the favourte of the three pairs of astronauts for Shenzhou VI. (Source: China Daily/Sina/China Foto Press)

Palace Museum marks 80th birthday

Zheng Xinmiao (2nd R Front), Chinese vice minister of culture and president of China's Palace Museum, attends the founding ceremony of the museum's Ancient Calligraphy and Painting Research Center and Ancient Pottery and Pocelain Research Center in Beijing Oct. 10, 2005. The activity was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum, which was set up on Oct. 10, 1925 in the Imperial Palace, or Forbidden City, of ancient China's Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Covering an area of 720,000 square meters and having more than 9,000 rooms, the Imperial Palace is the largest and best preserved example of classical architecture in China.