6,200 killed in Indonesian Earthquake

Some Indonesian soldiers rescue a wounded person in the earthquake-stricken district on June 1. According to the latest statistics from Indonesian government, 6, 234 people are killed in the quake, while 46,000 are wounded.

Ship "China progress" delivered

The giant bulk carrier of 175,000 tons, "China progress" built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd, is handed over to a Taiwan-based shipping company on June 1. Through building "China peace" in 2005 and "China progress" in 2006, shipbuilders in the Chinese mainland and shipping companies in Taiwan have established a platform to strengthen cooperation and exchange.

ISS crew complete space walk

The TV grab shows NASA Science Officer Jeff Williams (L) and International Space Station Commander Pavel Vinogradov walking in the space. Pavel Vinogradov and Jeff Williams walked in the space for nearly six hours on Friday, June 2, 2006 (Beijing Time). As members of Exploration 13, Jeff Williams and Pavel Vinogradov entered the ISS on Apr 1, 2006 and they will work for 178 days in the space.

PLA Marine Corps hold maneuvers in S. China Sea

To meet the demands of future war, amphibious armored troops of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Marine Corps hold a series of tactics maneuvers in South China Sea in late May, 2006

Emergency drill held in Shanghai

Firemen spray water over a "fire" during a drill for accidents in chemical plants in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2006. The emergency drill held in a chemical industrial zone of the city was to test the comprehensive coordination and rescue capabilities of the concerned departments.

Celebrations of International Children's Day in China

Chinese children perform dance named "ikkyu san" during a gathering held in Tiandi Opera in Beijing in June 1, 2006. They celebrate the International Children's Day like children all around our country on Thursday.

Children vocational center in Kabul catches fire

An Afghan fire fighter tries to control the fire in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 1, 2006. A children vocational center which provides necessary job training and education to hundreds of war orphans, caught fire on Thursday, causing loss of thousands of U.S. dollars in stationery.

Hewitt beat French Montcourt in the second round

Australian Lleyton Hewitt, 14th seed, returns to French Mathieu Montcourt during a second round match of the men's singles at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris June 1, 2006. Hewitt won 3-0.

Highlights of French Open, May 31

Juan Carlos Ferrero from Spain jubilates after the 2nd round match of men's singles at French Open tennis in Paris, May 31, 2006. Juan Carlos Ferrero stepped into the 3rd round after beat Germany's Phillipp Kohlschreiber 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Bank of China listed in HK

Xiao Gang (C), chairman of Bank of China Limited (BOC), and Li Lihui (R), vice-chairman of BOC, celebrate the successful listing of H share of Bank of China Limited (BOC) in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2006. BOC was officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited (HKEx) and the trading of the bank's H share began on Thursday. Its initial public offering was the world's biggest of the kind in six years.

Gen. Hayden sworn in as CIA director

Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden (R) is sworn in as CIA director Tuesday, May 31, 2006 in Virginia. Gen. Hayden is the first active-duty military officer who serves as CIA director in past 25 years.

Canadian federal court opens hearing over Lai Changxing's deportation

David Matas (C), lawyer representing Lai Changxing, the leading suspect in China's most notorious smuggling case involving 10 billion US dollars, speaks to reporters after the appeal hearing over the deportation of Lai Changxing at Canada's Federal Court in Ottawa May 31, 2006. Canada's Federal Court opened on Wednesday the appeal hearing over the deportation of Lai Changxing, but it didn't reach a verdict in the court.

16th World Economic Forum on Africa

South African President Thabo Mbeki addresses the 16th World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, May 31, 2006. Over 700 political and business leaders from 39 countries and regions took part in the three-day forum, opened on May 31, on ways of promoting Africa's sustainable development.