Israeli train crashes with a truck

Rescuers work on the spot of the accident near the central Israel city of Netanya on 13 June. An Israeli train crashes with a truck near Kibbutz Revadim of Netanya, and two carriages of the train are derailed with tens of people injured.

Amphibious motorbikes shown in Shanghai

Two giant motorbikes with dual functions of patrol and traction appear on the overhead road in Shanghai on the morning of 13 June 2006, which is the beginning of using motorbikes to tow vehicles anchored in guarantying the road smooth domestically.

Brides race for a 25,000-dollar wedding

A number of brides prepare to participate in a competition on New York Times Square in the USA. The competition is held for bride to be once a year with a 25,000-dollar wedding as the award.

"Lake of the Heaven" attracts numerous followers and tourists

The Namucuo Lake along Qinghai-Tibet railway in Tibet has a Tibetan meaning of "Lake of the Heaven". The lake is located between Beidangxiong and Bange, two counties north of Tibet Autonomous Region. It has an area of 1,940 square kilometers with an altitude of 4,718 meters. It is the biggest interior lake. The Namucuo Lake is the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism that attracts multitudinous followers and the tourists every year. After the operation of Qinghai-Tibet railway, Namucuo Lake will welcome much more tourists. Several tourists go sightseeing around the Namucuo Lake.

Chinese clean-fuel automobiles shown in Paris

Champ-de-Mars under La Tour Eiffel in Pairs, France becomes the exhibition place for automobiles on 11 June. All the vehicles shown here have just finished 2006 Challenge Bibendum in Pairs. What these automobiles compete is not only their speed but also their "green performance"- economic fuel and environmental protection. Two hydrogen fuel cell automobiles researched and developed by the College of Automobile of Tongji University in Shanghai and a lithium battery automobile researched and developed by Citic Guoan Mengguli Corporation (MGL) attend this sports event. The photo shows a lithium battery wagon developed by Citic Guoan Mengguli Corporation (MGL).

Chinese border soldiers patrol a desert

Chinese border soldiers rest among camels during patroling a desert in Alxa League, North China's Inner Mongolia, June 3, 2006.

Italy beats Ghana 2-0

Italy's midfielder Andrea Pirlo kisses his ring to celebrate his goal against Ghana during the first round match of the World Cup 2006 Group E in Hanover, Germany, June 12, 2006.

United State 0, Czech Republic 3

Czech striker Jan Koller celebrates his goal against the U.S. during the first round match of the World Cup 2006 Group E in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 12, 2006. Czech Republic won 3-0.

Australia rallys to beat Japan 3-1

Australia's Vince Grella (R) challenges with Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata during the first round match of the World Cup 2006 Group F at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 12, 2006. Australia defeated Japan 3-1.

Tianjin metro starts trial operation

A train stops at Erweilu Station in Tianjin metro. After four years' construction, the Line 1 of the Tianjin Metro opens to trial operation on Monday. The 26.2-km line that goes through six districts is the first line in the fast track communication network of the city.