Qinghuangdao Port has most coal-ship berths in world

Qinghuangdao Port has the highest number of berths for coal ships in the world after the fourth and fifth phase of construction at the port was completed and approved on March 18, 2007. The 150,000-ton berth at Qinghuangdao is the largest coal-shop berth in the world.

Partial solar eclipse seen in China

A partial solar eclipse is seen from Xingtai, a city of north china's Hebei Province at 8:40 a.m. on March 19, 2007. On March 19, between 9a.m. and 11a.m., a partial solar eclipse was seen in most regions of China. The largest magnitude of the eclipse, as seen in western China, was over 0.7.

Kidnapped Italian journalist released

The video grab image shows Italian journalist Daniele Mastrogiacomo, who was kidnapped by Taliban militants about two weeks ago. Mastrogiacomo was released along with his interpreter in Helmand province of southern Afghanistan on Sunday morning, the Taliban said.

Anti-war protest in Malaysia

Kidnapped Italian journalist released:Anti-war Malaysian protesters hold placards during a demonstration outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur, capital city of Mylaysia, March 18, 2007.An anti-war protest break out on March 18. More than 300 protesters protest against America's war on Iraq.

Teng wins 2007 FIG gymnastics world cup champion

Chinese Teng Haibin, Olympic champion, performs in the pommel horse final of 2007 FIG gymnastics world cup championships in Paris, France, March 18, 2007. Teng won title with 15.775 points.

World's largest passenger jet to debut at L.A.

The world's largest passenger jet, Airbus A380, will make its long-awaited landing Monday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of its U.S. debut.

Airliner promotes Shanghai World Expo

The airliner called "World Expo" of China Eastern Airlines arrives at the Narita Airoprt in Tokyo, capital of Japan, March 18, 2008. The airliner, with 2010 World Expo's emblem and theme "Better City, Better Life" on, arrived in Tokyo on Sunday, marking the beginning of overseas promotion of the World Expo which is to be held in east China's Shanghai in 2010.

Freight train derails in Xinjiang

A train laden with coal derailed and plunged into a river when passing a bridge in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region on March 18, 2007. Nine freight cars were derailed and no casualties were reported. (newsphoto)

China Fashion Week

Model present a creation by a young Chinese designer at China Fashion Week in Beijing March 18, 2007. (newsphoto)

Sydney marks Bridge's 75th Birthday

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is lit by special lighting to highlight its design during the Australian icon's 75th birthday celebrations March 18, 2007.

Israel seeks boycott of Palestinian gov't

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem March 18, 2007. Olmert ruled out on Sunday resuming talks on Palestinian statehood with President Mahmoud Abbas and urged the international community to shun his new government with Hamas.