Lee draws support, critics in US
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Former president Lee Teng-hui, center, raises his glass during a toast at a New York restaurant on Sunday during a dinner with representatives from more than 40 overseas Taiwanese associations in the US.
PHOTO: CNA
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Community builds identity with a parade
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Community members and the public take part in a workshop for creating costumes and masks for a parade during the fourth annual carnival hosted by the Dream Community Culture and Education Foundation on Saturday.
PHOTO: DREAM COMMUNITY CULTURE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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Civil servants' conference begins
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Chen Shui-bian, center, participates in the Examination Yuan's conference on the national administrative personnel system yesterday. Joining him are Examination Yuan President Yao Chia-wen, left and other Yuan members.
PHOTO: CHEN TSE-MING, TAIPEI TIMES
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Weather break lets relief flights resume
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Ten-year-old Saima Mehtab, center, an earthquake orphan, sits along with other young quake victims at a special camp in Islamabad yesterday. The death toll from South Asia's earthquake soared past 54,000 and could rise far higher.
PHOTO: AFP
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First tests show no flu in Turkey
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Pelicans take off from a flock of thousands at the edge of Manyas Lake near the quarantined village of Kiziksa, western Turkey, on Sunday. Turkish authorities said the virus in Kiziksa had been contained, but warned migratory birds could still spread the flu elsewhere.
PHOTO: AP
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Mother's Day riot kills 32 inmates in Argentine jail
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Relatives clash with riot police after 32 inmates died during a riot early on Sunday at a prison in the city of Magdalena, 120km southeast of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prison officials said several other inmates were injured in the riot, which involved about 200 of the facility's 700 prisoners.
PHOTO: EPA
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Midnight and surrounds hope for dawn
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Brian Cain of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Tuesday stands in the yard of Wenda Fry, who accepted his offer to mow her lawn and let him live on her property in St. Joseph, Louisiana.
PHOTO: AP
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The challenge of Balakot
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ILLUSTRATION: YU SHA
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A change of heart
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Former newspaper editor Seah Chiang Nee looks through a compilation of his newspaper clippings at his home in Singapore.
PHOTO: AFP
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Cole scores twice on birthday
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Manchester City's Andrew Cole, right, scores past West Ham United defender Daniel Gabbidon at The City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
PHOTO: AP
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Tomlinson does it all against Raiders
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Running back LaDainian Tomlinson of the Chargers slips past Derrick Gibson of the Raiders during the first quarter at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Sunday. San Diego defeated Oakland 27-14. Tomlinson became the first player since 2001 to run, catch and throw for a touchdown during a single game.
PHOTO: AFP
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Shaun Alexander, right, of the Seahawks breaks past a tackle attempt during the fourth quarter by C.C. Brown of the Texans. Alexander ran for his fourth TD while totaling 141 yards rushing as Seattle beat Houston 42-10 in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday.
PHOTO: AP
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Sorenstam soars as Wie endures disqualification
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Annika Sorenstam of Sweden tees off during the final round of the LPGA Samsung World Championship at the Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, California, on Sunday.
PHOTO: AFP
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Bears stomp on Cobras as season winds down
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Bears slugger Lin Chih-sheng zooms in on a pitch during Friday's game at Kaohsiung. The second-year pure hitter was responsible for both of the Bears' runs in the 2-1 win over the Cobras. The Bears won the series over the weekend 2-1.
PHOTO: LA NEW BEARS
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Whoa Nellie, the Sox are in
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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, left, hugs pitcher Jose Contreras as they celebrate after defeating the Angels 6-3 in Game 5 to win the American League Championship Series in Anaheim, California, on Sunday. Jose Contreras pitched a five-hitter and a complete game as Chicago won the AL Championship to advance to the World Series.
PHOTO: AP
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