Flood hinders shipping on the Mississippi River

Submerged buildings are seen near Lake Providence, Louisiana May 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

A home is seen protected from encroaching floodwaters by a levee near Yazoo City, Mississippi May 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Specials

The China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington earlier this month achieved some remarkable results.

There are MORE THAN 300 types of Chinese operas but two POPULAR varieties are major standouts

China and the US hold the third round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue from May 9-10 in Washington.