East China Sea Fleet of PLA Navy carries out hard training

A unit of East China Sea Fleet of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy condcts the nighttime artillery attack. To improve the combat capability in extreme weather, a unit of PLA Navy carried out hard drills at East China Sea in early August.In the face of the strong gale, rough tides and high temperature reaching 40 degree Celsius on the deck, the officers and soldiers successfully completed the important and difficult training, including artillery attack in nighttime, voyage in narrow channel.

Sadness after escalating sectarian violence in Iraq

Iraqis mourn the death of their relatives outside the morgue of a hospital in central Baghdad August 3, 2006.Ten people were killed and about 32 others wounded when a roadside bomb went off at a busy commercial area in central Baghdad on Thursday, an Interior Ministry source said.

Rare clear water in Xiaojiang River

Photo taken on August 3, 2006 shows the clear water in Xiaojiang River, Yunyang county of Chongqing, southwest China's municipality, August 3, 2006. The Xiaojiang River appeared unusual clear in the flood season this year.

Fuel crisis in Lebanon

Cars wait in line at a fuel station in Beirut August 2, 2006.The fuel situation is critical across the country as Israel has imposed a sea, air and land blockade on Lebanon.

A root-tracing summer camp in Hangzhou

Overseas Chinese children watch a local resident perform Chinese calligraphy in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 3, 2006. Over 70 overseas Chinese children from six countries are attending a root-tracing summer camp in Hangzhou, which is intended to provide a chance for them to get to know Chinese culture.

Hair contest in Xinjiang

Contestants wait to show their long hair during a hair contest held in Tianshan Town of Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. The longest hair among the contestants ranging from 20 to 40 years old is 1.7 meters long.

Relief supplies from China arrive in Jordan

A cargo plane carrying relief supplies from China to Lebanon lands at a military airport in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 3, 2006. The first batch of humanitarian relief supplies from China to Lebanon, including tents, blankets, sanitation equipments and other materials, arrived in Amman Thursday, waiting to be sent to Beirut.

Du's farewell ceremony held in Beijing

Chinese soldiers pay respect to the remains of Chinese UN observer Du Zhaoyu during a farewell ceremony before his cremation in Beijing, China, Aug. 4, 2006. Du was killed on July 25 during an Israeli air raid on Lebanon.

Experiencing colorful science world

Children try to link parts of old-type telephones under the instruction of teachers on the 3rd Beijing Science and Technology Exposition for Juveniles in Beijing, August 3, 2006. Besides the introduction of popular science exhibitions from the United States and France, the exposition held various activities such as an exhibition of scientific and technological works created by teenagers of Beijing. (Xinhua Photo)

Tornado and hail in Shangqiu

People walk around trees brought down by a tornado in Shangqiu, North China's Henan Province August 3 2006. The tornado brought down agricultural buildings and about 300 trees along a key provincial highway, according to Xinhua reports.

Sulfuric acid spills in Hangzhou

A maritime speed boat monitors a cargo ship sinking in the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province August 3, 2006. The cargo ship was carrying 200 tons of sulfuric acid, some of which spilled into the water. A rescue team comprised of maritime, environmental, and fire control departments was established to deal with the situation. No one was injured in the accident, according to Xinhua reports.

Additional fuel charge on taxi-takers

A taxi driver shows an invoice for addition fuel charge in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, August 1, 2006. Hangzhou government imposed an additional one yuan (12.5 US cents) fuel charge on passengers every time they take a taxi as of August 1 to ease the burden on taxis due to oil prices surge.

An emergency drill held in Shanghai

A fireman climbs to a building on "fire" during an emergency drill held in Shanghai, east China, August 3, 2006. The emergency drill was inaugurated by a fire fighting detachment to enhance their comprehensive capabilities.

Three fishermen rescured in Guangdong

A fisherman seizes the life buoy cast to him from a rescue ship in the water near Shanwei, southern China's Guangdong Province, August 3, 2006. The rescue ship sent by Nanhai Rescue Bureau has found and saved 3 fishermen Thursday, who were lost in the sea after their fishing boat toppled in the stormy weather brought by Typhoon Prapiroon. Search for the other 4 people are still going on.

Typhoon Prapiroon slams into S. China

Two young women's umbrella is blew sideways as they walk through the wind on a Hong Kong street as typhoon Prapiroon slammed into southern China Thursday, Aug 3, 2006, bringing heavy winds and rain. Thousands of people were evacuated.

China's humanitarian aid to be sent to Lebanon

Workers carry goods to be sent to Lebanon to a plane as part of humanitarian aid at the Capital Airport, Beijing, August 2, 2006. Two batches of goods will be sent to the war-battered Lebanon on August 3-4.