China's largest auto roll-on dock enters operation

A car runs from the ship Koh Nang at Dalian auto dock. The largest auto roll-on dock in China, Dalian auto dock, was put into operation on July 6, 2006. The dock will satisfy various types of ships' demands for berth and operation round the clock.

Baghdad erupts in mob violence

A man who was attacked by the militants waits for treatment in a hospital in Baghdad on July 9. Some Shiite Muslim militants attacked a Sunni residence on that day. The death toll from the shootings alone reached to more than 40 reported by some news services.

Federer wins men's singles title

Switzerland's Roger Federer holds the trophy after winning his men's final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 9, 2006.

Panda cub in Washington turns one year old

Tai Shan (R), a giant panda cub, digs into a special frozen treat with his mother Mei Xiang at the Washington National Zoo on its first birthday July 9, 2006. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub's birthday. Tai Shan also received a new ball and a baby pool as its birthday presents.

164 poisoned in chlorine gas leakage

A doctor gives emergency treatment to a patient who is poisoned by chlorine in the 120 Emergency Center in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 10, 2006. One hundred and sixty-four people poisoned by chlorine have been sent to hospital by 8 a.m. Monday. The leakage of the chlorine gas has been controlled and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter unveiled

The first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, known as the Lightning II, is unveiled at Fort Worth, Texas, July 7, 2006. The Lightning II is designed to meet the needs of the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and will be used as replacement of the F-18s, F-16 and AV-8B. The first flight for the aircraft is set for later this year.

Underwater ballet

Professional actresses from Russia perform ballet under water in an aquarium in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 8, 2006.

Heavy rain hits E China city

A staff member removes water from a store in Yixing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 8, 2006. A heavy rain hit the city on Saturday night, flooded parts of streets and residential areas.

Typhoon Ewiniar nears E. China province

A local resident watches huge waves at a beach in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2006. Typhoon Ewiniar was to land in the southeast of Zhejiang. Local government released alarm and urged boats out at sea to return to harbors.

Chinese duo win Wimbledon title

Yan Zi (R) and Zheng Jie of China hold their Women's Doubles Championship trophies on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, July 9, 2006. The Chinese pair beat Virginia Ruano of Spain and Paola Suarez of Argentina 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 to take the title.

Zidane ends career with red card

Argentinean referee Horacio Elizondo (R) shows France's Zinedine Zidane a red card during the World Cup final between Italy and France in Berlin, capital city of Germany on July 9, 2006.

Miss Philippines crowned Miss Tourism Queen Int'l

Miss Philippines acknowledges the spectators at the finals of Miss Tourism Queen International 2006 that concluded in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Saturday. Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Tourism Queen International 2006; Miss Serbia and Miss Republic of Congo became the 1st and 2nd runner up. A total of 87 contestants from around the world participated the contest.

Death toll of Shanxi blast rises to 49

A woman and her daughter mourn for their relative dead in a blast at Dongzhai Village in Ningwu County, north China's Shanxi Province, July 9, 2006. The death toll from the blast caused by illegally-stored dynamite in a private house on July 7 has risen to 49, according to local government.

High heels race in Moscow

A girl attends a high heels race in Moscow, capital of Russia, July 8, 2006. Girls took part in the race wearing high heels with required minimum height of 8 centimeters to compete for a total bonus of 100.000 roubles (3,726 dollars). The race was held by a Russian fashion magazine.

Italy wins the 4th World Cup title

France's Frank Ribery (R) vies with Italy's Andrea Pirlo during the World Cup 2006 final match in Berlin, capital city of Germany on July 9, 2006.

Autoexotica car show in Moscow

A refitted vehicle is showed during the Autoexotica Car Show in Moscow, capital of Russia, July 8, 2006. The car show, opened on July 7, displayed some 3,000 cars.

Discovery astronauts begin spacewalk

In this image made from NASA TV, astronaut Mike Fossum, hands a camera back to astronaut Piers Sellers, not pictured, while working on the robotic arm during a spacewalk Saturday, July 8, 2006. (Xinhua Photo/Reuters)

Russian plane crash kills at least 122

The tail of an Airbus A-310 which crashed is seen at the airport of Russia's Siberian city of Irkutsk on July 9, 2006. A Russian A-310 airliner crashed at a Siberian airport early Sunday, killing at least 122 people and injuring more than 50 others, Russian news agencies reported.

Italy beats France on penalty kicks

Italy player kisses the World Cup Trophy after after scoring the winning penalty during the penalty shootout in the World Cup 2006 final soccer match between Italy and France in Berlin July 9, 2006.