Oil depot fire north of London still raging

Fire at the Buncefield depot north of London is still raging. Firefighters have withdrawn amid fears that one of the flaming tanks could contain highly volatile fuel, said Chief Fire Officer. The oil depot blasts have injured 43 people so far.

Candles lighted for slain Chinese students in Ottawa

Overseas Chinese held a special ceremony in a China Town, Ottawa, Dec. 11 to commemorate Chinese students Liu Tailang and Tian Linhai murdered on Dec. 6. Some Chinese students light candles to pray for two Chinese students at the entrance of a pub where Liu and Tian were slain.

Car bomb explosion rocks Beirut

Lebanese security officers and police put down fire caused by the car bomb explosion on Dec. 12. It is reported that at least four were killed in the attack on the eastern outskirt of Beirut in the morning, including anti-Syrian figures, a high-ranking official with Al Nahar and dozens of injuries. (Xinhua Photo)

"Hotpot" of Han Dynasty unearthed in Chongqing

One staff with Shaanxi provincial archaeological institute presents "copper cauldron", one of the "hotpots" of Han Dynasty unearthed recently.

Third batch of Chinese peace-keeping team sent to Haiti

The third squad of 95 UN-led Chinese peace keepers has left Beijing for Haiti on Dec. 12, with a hope to bring an end to almost two years of instability there. Photo shows riot police are ready for departure.

Amazing musical fountain in Suzhou

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2005 shows a new musical fountain at Chunshen Lake in Suzhou, east China's Jiangshu Province. With the 168-meter-high main spring, one of the highest in the world, the musical fountain operated by the modern computer technology unveiled on Dec. 9.

Chinese Premier delivers speech at East Asia Summit Leaders Dialogue

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao addresses at the East Asia Summit Leaders Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, on Dec. 12, 2005. Wen Jiabao delivered a speech entitled "China's Peaceful Development: An Opportunity for East Asia" here on Monday.

Last-gasp Inter sink Milan rivals

Inter Milan's Adriano kisses his shirt as he celebrates scoring against AC Milan during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the San Siro stadium on Sunday. Inter Milan won 3-2.

ASEAN leaders sign declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN Charter

Leaders of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrate after signing the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Establishment of the ASEAN Charter during the 11th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia Dec. 12, 2005.

Hu Jintao meets Jordanian King

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with visiting Jordanian King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China on Dec. 12, 2005. The Jordanian king arrived in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a four-day visit to China.

Kenya celebrates 42nd anniversary of national independence

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki gives a speech during a celebration to mark the country's 42nd independence anniversary in Nairobi, capital of Kenya Dec. 12, 2005. The country gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963.