Two green-haired tortoises"marry" in Chongqing

Two green-haired tortoises"got married"at Dove Island of Shaping Park in Chongqing Municipality on April 24. The"bridegroom" weights 55 kg, with the longest hair 50 cm.

Cloned dog celebrates first birthday

The world's first and only cloned dog celebrated its first birthday at Seoul National University on April 24, enjoying birthday cake. The team led by Korea scientist Hwang Woo-suk unveiled the dog named Snuppy on August 3, 2005 at Seoul and claimed it the world's first cloned dog. Snuppy was an actual one, confirmed by Nature, English scientific magazine on March 9,2006.

Black memory Chernobyl disaster

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986 happened in the territory of former Soviet Union was the most severe nuclear accident so far worldwide. The leakage of some 8-ton of radioactive substances due to human error and technical failure has left more than 60,000 sq. km of land in its surrounding areas contaminated and some 3.2 million people suffering from nuclear radiation.

Insurgents get encouragement from Zarqawi's Internet video

The Internet video grab shows that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the most notorious and shadowy figure associated with terrorist organisation Al Qaeda speaks to his insurgents on April 25. Although there has been three years since the so-called "holy war" in Iraq was launched, Al Qaeda members will continue the battle.

China beats Serbia-Montenegro 3-0

Chinese Wang Nan returns the ball during a second-round match of Group A with Serbia-Montenegro at the 48th World Table Tennis Championships in Bremen, north Germany, April 25, 2006. China beat Serbia-Montenegro 3-0.

Explosions rock Egyptian touristic resort of Dahab

A resident runs past a shop destroyed by explosion near the place where one of the three explosions took place in the touristic resort of Dahab in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, April 25, 2006. Two of the explosions were confirmed to be suicide attack, according to Egyptian security official. The explosions killed at least 30 and wounded more than 100.

China's Chery automobile assembled in Russia

The first Chinese Chery automobile assembled by Avtotor of Russia is unveiled in Kaliningrad, Russia, April 24, 2006. Locally-assembled Chery automobiles will come into the Russian market soon. The fittings and technology were provided by Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery and the assembly work was accomplished by Avtotor under the instruction of Chinese technicians. At present, Avtotor-Chery automobile assembly line has a capacity of finishing working on 2,000 vehicles per month, with a goal of assembling 15,000 cars in 2006.

Peculiar stones carrying characters of the Chinese language

The photo taken on April 2, 2006 shows peculiar stones like a man and a woman in Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hami boasts of peculiar stones because of its unique geologic structure and climate, and is a paradise for stone collectors.

Excavation of an ancient tomb under way

Archeologists and workers excavate a tomb at Yinwan Village in Donghai County, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 24, 2006. Cultural relics like copper mirrors, jade articles and coins were unearthed from the tomb dating back to ancient China's Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD).

Int'l Conference on Iran's Nuclear Policies and Prospects

Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani speaks during the International Conference on Iran's Nuclear Policies and Prospects in Tehran, capital of Iran, April 25. 2006. Larijani said that Iran would halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions on it.

Chinese President meets Moroccan PM

Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou during their meeting in Rabat, capital of Morocco, April 25, 2006.

37 HK compatriots evacuated from Solomon arrive home

Hong Kong compatriots evacuated from Solomon Islands arrive in Hong Kong, south China, April 25, 2006. Thirty-seven Hong Kong residents evacuated from riot-torn Solomon Islands flew to Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, and returned to Hong Kong from Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Finnish Prime Minister starts China visit

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) and visiting Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen review the honor guards of PLA in Beijing, Apr 25, 2006. Matti Vanhanen kicked off visit to China on Tuesday.