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Hot air balloons rise over London

2011-07-26 08:13

Hot air balloons rise into the early morning sky over London, July 25, 2011.

Norway suspect held, warns of 2 more cells

2011-07-25 22:45

The man who has confessed to carrying out a bombing and shooting spree that left 93 people dead in Norway will be held in isolation for four weeks after he said his terror network had two other cells.

Handstand performance attracts citizens in Taipei

2011-07-25 16:57

The handstand performance, as one of activities of the Huashan Acrobatics Festival, has attracted people at different ages.

Cleanup of train collision site continues

2011-07-25 15:57

An accident occurred on the viaduct at approximately 8.30 pm Saturday, when bullet train D301 rear-ended D3115.

Ministry spokesman bows to train victim

2011-07-25 06:40

Wang Yongping, a spokesman with China's Ministry of Railways, speaks at a press conference following a deadly train collision in the eastern province of Zhejiang, which left 35 people dead and 192 others injured.

Young campers get taste of military life

2011-07-25 14:25

Students dressed in camouflage clothing take a break during a stint practicing border patrolling at Longjing city, North China’s Jilin province, July 24, 2011.