"Skilled Craftsmen in Guizhou"

A craftsman makes woodcarving during a contest of tourism commodity in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 30, 2006. A total of 252 craftsmen attended the contest in which 100 competitors would be selected and conferred the title of "Skilled Craftsmen in Guizhou".

Ancient coin-patterned bracele

Photo taken on Aug. 29, 2006 shows an ancient coin-patterned bracelet made of olive stone in Suzhuo, east China's Jiangsu Province.

"My Life with Kotnis" release ceremony held in New Delhi

The English edition of "My Life with Kotnis" is put on a table before the book release ceremony held in New Delhi, capital of India, on Aug. 30, 2006.

Mud engulfs villages

A villager searches for his belongings, which were washed away by leaking hot mud from an oil and gas exploration operated by local company PT Lapindo Brantas, in Sidoarjo, East Java August 30, 2006. Authorities and well operator PT Lapindo Brantas have been struggling since late May to plug the mud that has displaced more than 10,000 people from their homes.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

110 auto producers flock to Moscow show

A car with its hood decorated like a demon face is displayed at the annual international motor show in Moscow, Russia, Aug. 30, 2006. Around 110 automobile producers flocked to Moscow for the 12-day show, which started on Wednesday and will last until Sept. 10.

Tomato fight in Mediterranean village

Two revellers play in tomato pulp during the annual 'Tomatina' (tomato fight) in the Mediterranean village of Bunol, near Valencia, August 30, 2006. The origin of the tomato fight is disputed - everyone in Bunol seems to have a favourite story - but most agree it started around 1940, in the early years of the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

USA advances to semi-finals at WBC

Carmelo Anthony (Top) of USA jumps to dunk during their match against Germany at the World Basketball Championships in Saitama, Japan, Aug. 30, 2006. USA won 85-65 and advanced to the semi-finals.

A friendly dialogue between an atheist and a Christian

Former spokesman for China's State Council Information Office and atheist Zhao Qizheng (R), embraces American evangelist and preacher Luis Palau at a signing for their book titled 'Riverside Talks: A Friendly Dialogue Between an Atheist and a Christian' at a bookfair in Beijing August 30, 2006. (newsphoto)

Turkey's "Victory Day" celebration

A boy imitates when soldiers make salutes on the parade ceremony in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Aug. 30, 2006. A military celebration called "Victory Day" was held here on Wednesday, to mark the anniversary of a 1922 victory over the invading forces.

"Green Passage" for poor students in Hangzhou

Newly-recruited students of Zhejiang University conduct procedure at the "Green Passage" in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 30, 2006. New students from low-income families would not have to pay for school fees immediately with help of "Green Passage", which was set by the university to prevent students from discontinuing their studies for financial difficulties.

Uzbekistan issues stamps for 15th anniversary of independence

A stamp-collector shows an envelop with newly issued commemorative stamps at central post office in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, on Aug. 30, 2006. Uzbekistan issued a series of 57 stamps on Wednesday, to commemorate the country's 15th anniversary of independence. Uzbekistan declared independence on Aug. 31, 1991.

Egypt's Nobel writer Mahfuz dies at 95

Egyptian Nobel prize winner for literature and famed novelist Naguib Mahfouz died Wednesday at an Interior Ministry hospital in Cairo at the age of 95, the official MENA news agency reported. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

China-made intelligent robots shown in Shanghai

A robot harpist developed by Shanghai Electric Group plays music at the Fifth China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition held in Shenyang, capital city of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Aug. 29, 2006. Various intelligent robots designed and made in China were shown in the exhibition and attracted many visitors.

Wu Bangguo meets Brazil's President of Chamber of Deputies

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo (L) shakes hands with Aldo Rebelo (R), President of Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, during their meeting in Brasilia of Brazil, Aug. 30, 2006.

China's top legislator meets Brazil's President of Federal Senate

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo (L) holds talks with Renan Calheiros (R), President of Federal Senate of Brazil during their meeting in Brasilia of Brazil, Aug. 30, 2006.