NE-Tiger, Kopenhagen Fur declare high-key cooperation

One November 21, China's top fashion brand NE-Tiger and the world's largest fur skin provider and auction house Kopenhagen Fur held a joint press conference in Beijing Grand Hyatt Hotel, declaring the formal cooperation of the two sides. Kopenhagen Fur welcomes NE Tiger as the first Chinese member of the prestigious Purple Club.

Kenyan referendum rejects new constitution proposal

Kenyans rally on a street to celebrate the referendum campaign rejecting a new constitution proposal in Nairobi Nov. 22, 2005. The streets of the Kenyan capital were drenched with Orange celebrants, who are the critics against the new constitution, on Nov. 22.

Japan's LDP marks 50th founding anniversary

Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a assembly to mark the 50th anniversary of the party's foundation in Tokyo, capital of Japan, Nov. 22, 2005. Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party formally presented at the assembly a draft new constitution designed to provide legal support for its ambition of playing greater political role in global stage and of boosting defense force's status.

Lenovo launches first widescreen business ThinkPads

People view the new widescreen business ThinkPads, Nov. 22, 2005. Lenovo China held an introduction conference for ThinkPad Z60 series on that day. It is the first time for Lenovo to launch widescreen business ThinkPad laptops after the group's global integration.

EU to send police to monotir Rafah border crossing point

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Javier Solana (L) speaks during a press conference at the EU headquarters in Brussels, capital of Belgium, Nov. 21, 2005. European Union foreign ministers gathered here on Monday to discuss Middle East peace process, and decided to send a police mission to Palestine to monitor the operations of the Rafah border crossing point, which Israel planed to hand over to the Palestinian authority on Nov. 25.

Anti-terrorism drill in Guangzhou

A bomb disposal expert simulates the handling of explosive during an anti-terrorism drill at a railway station in Guangzhou, capital of southern China's Guangdong Province, on November 22, 2005. The drill was held by Guangdong Railway Police to enhance the capacity of anti-terrorism forces.

Madagascan Prime Minister holds talks with Chinese vice premier

Madagascan Prime Minister Jacques Sylla (R) shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Huang Ju during their talks in Tananarive, capital of Madagascar, Nov. 21, 2005. Huang arrived in Tananarive Nov. 21 for a two-day official visit to the Indian Ocean island state in southeast Africa.

Water supply stoppage sparks panic buying

Bottled water is sold out in almost all supermarkets and shops as citizens rushed to stock up following the government announcement about a cut in water supply in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Starting from Tuesday noon, the city's water supply will be cut off for four days. (China Daily)

Chinese actress wins Emmy award

Chinese actress He Lin poses after winning 'Best Performance by an Actress' for her role in 'Slave Mother' at the International Emmy Awards Gala in New York November 21, 2005. Thierry Fremont of France won the Best Actor category for his role in 'Dans la Tete du Tueur' .

Germany elects first female chancellor

Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor-elect, receives congratulations after her election during a parliamentary meeting in Berlin Nov. 22, 2005. Merkel was elected Germany's first woman chancellor in a vote of the Federal Assembly (Bundestag), the lower house of parliament, Nov. 22.