Beijing embraces the New Year

2010-12-31 10:25

A worker mounts a Chinese character among decorative red lanterns ahead of the upcoming New Year celebrations in Beijing December 30, 2010. The Chinese character reads "New". [Photo/Agencies]

Harbin Ice Lantern Festival opens

2010-12-31 10:25

Biggest piano to mark end of Chopin Year

2010-12-31 06:55

Pianists perform on the Stolemowi Klawer, which is in contention for the title of the world's biggest concert piano, during an event to mark the end of Chopin Year at a museum in Shymbark, northern Poland Dec 30, 2010.

Kissing competition kicks off in NE China

2010-12-31 06:48

Altogether 120 couples, aged between 20 and 85, joined the kissing competition in Shenyang.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours

2010-12-30 17:34

Snapshot photos capture the moments of events happened all around the world during the past 24 hours of December 29.

Former Israeli President Katsav convicted of rape

2010-12-30 16:29

Israel's former president Moshe Katsav arrives at Tel Aviv District Court to hear the verdict on charges of rape and sexual misconduct against him Dec 30, 2010.

President Hu offers holiday greetings in Beijing

2010-12-30 13:39

Chinese president Hu Jintao visits residents in a low-rent home in the Chaoyang district, Beijing, Dec 29, 2010.