Forest engulfed in blaze; yet to be tamed

Firefighters try to put out a forest fire in Yulong county, Lijiang city of Southwest China's Yunnan province, Feb 28, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

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An automobile mechanic in Northeast China made a test flight of his self-made aircraft which cost about US$395.

Masked revellers celebrate in Saint Mark's Square in Venice.

Organizers made the unusual decision to have three mascots for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.