Skull from 5,000-year-ago craniotomy displayed

A skull, on which a real craniotomy operation was carried 5,000 years ago, has been displayed in Shandong Museum recently. Regarded as the earliest evidence of a successful craniotomy practice in China, the skull was unearthed from a site of ancient cultural relics named Fujia Dawenkou in Guangrao, a county of east China's Shandong Province, in 1995.

Spurs lead Cav's 2-0 in NBA finals

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (L) steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 10, 2007. San Antonio Spurs beats Cleveland Cavaliers 103-92.

"Shred the Third" premieres in London

U.S. actress Cameron Diaz poses for photographers with the character Shrek (R) at the premiere of "Shrek The Third" in Leicester Square, London June 11, 2007.

Worst drought in 60 years hit Gansu

A man walks on a partially dried-up river bed in Jingchuan County, Northwest China's Gansu Province, June 11, 2007. Part of the Jinghe River, a major tributary of the Yellow Rivers, dries-up as the worst drought in 60 years has hit the central and eastern areas of Gansu. (newsphoto)

Atlantis astronauts start 1st space walk

The Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station are shown in this view from NASA TV after a successful docking June 10, 2007. The Atlantis crew will perform three spacewalks during the 11-day planned mission.

Southern China rainstorms death toll rises to 71

A rescuer delivers clean water and food to besieged residents in Liuhuang Township, Shunchang County of south China's Guangdong Province, June 11, 2007. Seventy-one people have been killed in southern China by torrential rains which are expected to resume over the next couple days, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

First generator on southern bank of Three Gorges Project begins operation

Engineers monitor the No. 22 unit in Yichang, June 11, 2007. After one month's trial run, the NO. 22 unit, the first power generator on the southern bank of China's Three Gorges Project was linked to the grid and began operating on June 11.

Four dinasours on one stone

The fossil of a Keichousaurus which measured 2.7 metres long and has two horns is on display at a museum in Anshun, east China's Anhui Province, June 10, 2007. The limestone also shows three other small dinosaurs which is rare to find. (newsphoto)

National Grand Theater to be completed in Sep.

A Chinese worker walks in front of National Grand Theater in Beijing as water fills its surroundings, June 11, 2007. Construction of the theater, also called Eggshell, will be completed in September, and the first performance is scheduled for October 1, the National Day.

Host city boosts security for Games

A police officer tries to subdue a suspect aloft a bus while another armed policeman aims during an anti-terrorism drill as part of an effort to boost security for the Olympic Games in Qinhuangdao, a host city in North China's Hebei Province June 11, 2007.