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Enter the dragons

2011-06-06 08:45

Although China is the birthplace of dragon boat racing, it is now a popular sport all over the world. Qiu Quanlin in Foshan, Guangdong province, and Tan Yue in Beijing report.

When Schiavone kissed the women's singles trophy at Roland Garros last year, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title, Li Na said: "If she can do that, maybe I can do that too."
She made it yesterday. COMMENTS
An inspiration for young Chinese
Li Na sets sight on Wimbledon

The right stuffing

2011-06-05 08:56

The most popular food for the Dragon Boat Festival are traditional zongzi dumplings made from layers of sticky rice and different fillings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, June 4

2011-06-05 15:58

Snapshot photos capture the moments of events happened all around the world during the past 24 hours of June 4.

Photos: Fashion Rio Summer 2012

2011-06-05 11:08

A model presents a creation from Nica Kessler's collection during Fashion Rio Summer 2012 in Rio de Janeiro June 4, 2011.

For women who Dare to Bare

2011-06-05 08:04

In China, the traditional, conservative one-piece swimsuit is being abandoned in favor of the bikini, an essential for the summer beach as people now begin to understand the difference between lingerie and a bikini.

Volcano erupts in Chile, forcing exodus

2011-06-05 09:38

The Puyehue volcano in southern Chile erupted Saturday, sending a huge plume of smoke and ash into the sky and prompting officials to evacuate about 600 people living nearby. There were no reports of injuries.