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Successful test of China's 'V750' pilotless helicopter

2011-05-07 14:04

Photo taken on May 7, 2011 shows the "V750" pilotless helicopter during a test flight in Weifang of east China's Shandong Province.

125 years of Coca-Cola

2011-05-07 16:51

The world's largest soft-drink company will celebrate the 125th birthday of Coca-Cola on May 8.

China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan stage joint anti-terror drill

2011-05-07 09:39

China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Friday conducted a joint anti-terror drill in Kashi of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

World's biggest human smiley

2011-05-07 09:49

As many as 768 Croats managed to create the biggest human smiley breaking the Guinness World Record. The previous record involved 551 participants and was reached in the Latvian capital of Riga.

Obama to bin Laden assault team: 'Job well done'

2011-05-07 08:35

US President Barack Obama embraced the US commandos he sent after terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, saluting them Friday on behalf of America and people all over the world.

Snapshots: the world in 24 hours May 5, 2011

2011-05-06 16:52

A selection of photos shot around the world in 24 hours May 5, 2011

Eggs fighting hatches the start of summer

2011-05-06 13:40

Many people in China boil an egg to take part in the tradition of egg fighting which heralds the start of summer in the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the transition of seasons.