Chenning Yang and his wife attend "alumni party"

State University of New York announced yesterday to set up a representative office in China. Prof. Chenning Yang, who used to teach at State University of New York at Stony Brook and his wife Weng Fan attended the banquet held by the University.

Death of Jewish youth sparks protests in France

Protestors holding photos of Ilan Halimi march in Paris, Feb 26, 2006. More than 30,000 people including Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy participated in the protest against racism and anti-Semitism on Sunday in memory of Halimi, a Jewish kidnap victim tortured and killed by a violent extortion gang.

Pele promotes 2006 World Cup in Shanghai

Brazil's soccer legend Pele poses with children during a promotional event for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 27, 2006.

Foreigners charmed by China's intangible cultural heritages

Foreign visitors watch Chinese Nianhua (new year prints) at the exhibition of achievements in protecting Chinese intangible cultural heritage held at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Feb 26, 2006. The exhibition has attracted many visitors, including expats who are interested in Chinese culture.

Manila takes tightened security measures

A road leading to the Malacanang presidential palace is blocked by containers set up by the Philippine government in Manila, capital of the Philippines, Feb. 27, 2006, as part of tightened security measures after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared a state of emergency on Feb. 24.

Mourning held for the roof collapse victims

A man pays floral tribute to roof collapse victims outside the Bauman market in Moscow, capital of Russia, Feb. 26, 2006. The snow-laden roof of the market collapsed early Feb. 23, claiming over 60 lives.

Carnival parade in Binche, Belgium

A boy and a girl who dress in folk costumes perform during the carnival parade in Binche, a city in south Belgium, Feb. 26, 2006. The carnival in Binche opened Sunday. Tourists from France, the Netherlands, Germany and other countries came here to share the joy with tens of thousands of local people.

Rio rumbling with Carnival revelers

Revelers parade with their float during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro February 26, 2006. Rio Carnival, called the "largest grass-roots festival in the world", attracted some 600,000 revelers to take part in the samba school parade.

Five killed in Afghan prison riot

Afghan journalists wait to get more information on a broken vehicle outside the Pulecharkhi prison on the outskirts of Afghanistan's capital Kabul, on Feb. 27, 2006. A riot happening on Feb. 25 in this Afghan biggest prison has left five people dead and 20 others injured, local TV station reported.

Russian Airforce to stage aerobatic flight over Mt. Tianmen

Undated photo shows a Su-30 fighter. The Russian Airforce held a press conference about an upcoming aerobatic flight, in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 27, 2006. As part of the "Year of Russia in China", the Russian Airforce will hold an aerobatic flight over the Tianmen Mountains in Zhangjiajie, central-south China's Hunan Province, on March 17-19.

Lhasa West Railway Station under construction

Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2006 shows the Lhasa West Railway Station under construction in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway will be put into trial operation from July 1.