| Hundreds of militants killed or injured in Afghanistan Hundreds of militants have been killed or injured as Afghan troops, backed by NATO, launched an operation against Taliban fighters in Arghandab district of Kandahar province in south Afghanistan Wednesday, provincial governor Assadullah Kha ... english.people.com.cn |
Isinbaeva clears world record Elena Isinbaeva set on Monday evening the world record of 5.05 meters at the Beijing Olympics. &$ &$Elena Isinbaeva of Russia celebrates during the women's pole vault final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Isinbaeva claimed the title in the event and set a new world record. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ &$ english.people.com.cn |
6th Annual LUCIE AWARDS Celebrate LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHERS at Prestigious LINCOLN CENTER Photographers are honored on Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m. Presented by Pilsner Urquell takegreatpictures.com |
A Less Crowded Cannes, and Perhaps a Silver Lining Economic downturn? What economic downturn? There are no hard times on the red carpet at Cannes, where they know how to party like it’s 1788. nytimes.com |
Aipad Photography Show New York Much of photography’s past is on display at the Association of International Photography Art Dealers Photography Show, with only a few hints of what might be to come. nytimes.com |