Undercover fashions

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Summer has arrived and with it the plum rains or meiyu. Getting caught in the rain is an all too often occurrence and the chances of catching a cab are remote. And as rain hits the streets umbrella sellers materialize to hawk their wares to desperate passersby.

While the need to carry these accessories is a nuisance for most, fashionistas may find the plum rains are an opportunity to sport a designer umbrella. The Global Times took a look at some of the designer umbrellas on

Ghost street at Qianmen

 Few customers frequent the Donglaishun Hotpot Restaurant on Qianmen Street at lunchtime Monday. Photo: Wang Zi

High rents are driving out restaurants at Qianmen Street and many old-Beijing snack shops have already closed, leaving the authorities desperate for a new plan.

A waitress at Donglaishun Hotpot Restaurant at Qianmen Street yawned at noon Monday as she welcomed the few guests arriving. At the dinner hall of Donglaishun on the second floor of the Cate Broadway building, there were a few customers at lunchtime.

"Fifteen yuan ($2.21) for a bowl of noodles. It is a little expensive but it is hand-rolled

Tipping your hat to a great historic day out

 Hats of Chinese and Western styles are on display at Shengxifu Hat Museum in Beijing. Photos by Wang Jing / China Daily

Some sights in Beijing are so amazing that you have to hold onto your hat or it'll blow away. The Shengxifu Hat Museum is one such place. Featuring exhibits from throughout China's long history, it opened June 8 and all displays are explained in Chinese and English, allowing access for both natives and expats. With the addition of videos and photographs, the museum comes to life for any visitor.

The best part? Admission is free.

"The museum was

Argentina beat Mexico to face Germany

Argentina set up a World Cup quarterfinal showdown with Germany on Sunday after defeating Mexico 3-1 in an entertaining second round clash at Soccer City Stadium.

Carlos Tevez scored twice - once clearly offside while Gonzalo Higuain capitalized on a defensive error to top the tournament goalscorers with four in four matches.

Mexico forward Javier Hernandez earned his side a consolation goal when he smashed a shot past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero in the 71st minute.

Argentina went ahead on 26 minutes when Tevez headed into an empty net from close range after Lionel Messi had latched onto a loose

Ghana stay alive as the US tumble out

Asamoah Gyan scored an extra time goal to nail Ghana's 2-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup second round on Saturday.

Gyan, who had converted Ghana's two group stage penalty shots, won an aerial challenge with Ashley Cole and kept his balance to blast home three minutes into extra time.

For the rest of extra time, the United States pressed hard and created numerous chances, which were either ruined by Ghana keeper Richard Kingson or the Americans' inabitity to finish the attack.

The Black Star controlled the first half and the speedy Americans held an upper hand

Endangered Tibetan antelope population doubles

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World Water Council president hails China's flood relief measures

The president of the World Water Council (WWC) Thursday praised China's flood relief work while attending a WWC conference in Beijing and the WWC Pavilion Day at the Shanghai World Expo.

Loic Fauchon told Xinhua his organization and the international community at large were very impressed by China's rescue efforts and capacity to mobilize resources in flood relief.

Heavy rains and floods ravaging south and central China had killed at least 211 people and left 119 missing.

Fauthon also said cooperation between the WWC and China was very positive, and he was glad that the WWC for the first time

Green power key to Asia's sustainable growth

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Large expanse of green algae approaches E China

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China lowers rainstorm alert for S. regions

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Monday lowered its rainstorm alert from orange to blue -- the lowest level -- for the country's southern regions as the storms began to abate.

Heavy rain in south China has left 175 people dead and 107 others missing since June 13, said the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Civil Affairs on Monday.

Heavy rain and storms, however, are still expected from Monday to Tuesday in many regions in the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong and Yunnan, and Guizhou Zhuang Autonomous Region, the NMC said.

Torrential rains continue to pound S China

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Death toll in S. China floods hits 88

A flooded street is seen in Guilin, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 17, 2010. As of 10:00 a.m. June 19, downpours that hit southern China had left 88 people dead, 48 missing, and forced the evacuation of 757,000 residents from their homes, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said in a statement. [Xinhua]

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Heavy rains cause landslides, delays

The heavy rains that began pounding southern China regions on Sunday has left 46 dead, 50 missing and millions of local residents affected, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Thursday morning.

Storms also snarled transportation, delayed flights, blocked highways and caused power outages in parts of the country.

Flash floods and landslides caused by the heavy rains have caused casualties and economic losses in 74 county-level cities in six southern provincial-level regions, including Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Sichuan, the ministry said in a notice on its website on Thursday.

More than 2.56 million people have been affected and

HK Ocean Park showcases Chinese Sturgeons

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China releases plan on drinking-water protection

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More rain forecast to batter S. China

Heavy rains will continue to batter the flood-affected southern Chinese provinces of Hunan and Fujian and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region over the next three days, Chinese meteorological authorities forecast Tuesday.

Rainstorms will hit Fujian, southeast parts of Hunan, and central and northern parts of Guangxi from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 8 a.m. Thursday, China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement on its website.

Rainstorms will also pound eastern Jiangxi Province, western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and southern Guangdong and Guizhou provinces, the NMC said.

On Monday, China's Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters dispatched

Abnormal weather over NE and SE cities

The highest temperature in Nanjing city on June 9 hit a record low of 19.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest in a century for the same period, the Yangzi Evening News reported Friday.

By contrast, temperature in China's Northeast Heilongjiang province rocketed up to 36 degrees Celsius a few days ago, becoming the hottest day in 50 years for the same period.

A blogger posted temperatures in China's "four furnaces" and three "ice cities" showing Nanjing at 22 degrees Celsius, Wuhan at 21 degrees Celsius, Chongqing at 25 degrees Celsius, Nanchang at 23 degrees Celsius and Harbin at 35 degrees Celsius,

Abnormal weather over NE and SE cities

The highest temperature in Nanjing city on June 9 hit a record low of 19.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest in a century for the same period, the Yangzi Evening News reported Friday.

By contrast, temperature in China's Northeast Heilongjiang province rocketed up to 36 degrees Celsius a few days ago, becoming the hottest day in 50 years for the same period.

A blogger posted temperatures in China's "four furnaces" and three "ice cities" showing Nanjing at 22 degrees Celsius, Wuhan at 21 degrees Celsius, Chongqing at 25 degrees Celsius, Nanchang at 23 degrees Celsius and Harbin at 35 degrees Celsius,

Jennifer Aniston wants to bring 'Friends' to the big screen

Television and film actress Courtney Cox said her former "Friends" costar Jennifer Aniston is planning a film about a reunion of the cast of the popular American sitcom, Ent.qq.com reports.

Cox told reporters that Aniston generated the idea when she saw the success of Home Box Office's film version of "Sex and the City." The second "Sex and the City" film this year reinforced Anniston's decision to make a "Friends" reunion film, the report said.

Although Aniston has many great ideas for making the film, the project will not be easy to pull off. Cox said that unlike "Sex and

Central Chinese government urges energy conservation

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Environment has to be part of Europe's growth plan

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China approves guidelines to enhance forest protection

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Jackson estate makes $1 bln since his death

U.S. pop star Michael Jackson performs "We are the World" during the World Music Awards at Earl's Court in London Nov. 15, 2006. [Xinhua/Reuters] 

Michael Jackson estate has rolled in almost one billion dollars in the year since he died, according to media reports Tuesday.

That's 47 times what the debt-ridden King of Pop made in the previous year when he was still alive.

The huge sum was mainly from record sales and lucrative deals brokered by the estate.

It is two thirds of what Elvis Presley's estate has made in the 33 years since his death.

If the

Bird washers hard at work as Gulf spill toll grows

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Concert in Shanghai Expo supports environmental protection

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Drogba out of World Cup with broken arm

Didier Drogba told teammate Kolo Toure that he will miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm Friday in a warmup match here on Friday, the AP said.

"For him, he said, the World Cup is finished," Toure said.

The 32-year-old Drogba was taken off 15 minutes into Cote d'Ivoire's 2-0 win over Japan after a high challenge by Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka. He was then rushed to a hospital.

Team spokesman Eric Kacou told The Associated Press that "it is a fracture in his right arm."

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Tough Lakers beat Boston 102-89 in finals opener

Bryant scored 30 points, Gasol had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and defending champion Los Angeles got tough in a 102-89 victory over Boston in Game 1 on Thursday night.

 Host Los Angeles Lakers defeats Boston Celtics 102-89 to lead the best of seven series 1-0 at the 2010 National Basketball Association finals in Los Angeles, California June 3, 2010. [Xinhua]

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China emission reductions outlook not good

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2010 NBA finals, the end for Phil Jackson?

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Bolt quits New York meet due to minor injury

Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt will not compete in the June 12 Diamond League meeting in New York City because of an Achilles tendon issue, organizers said Monday.

Organizers of the meeting said they were notified by Bolt's management team that the world and Olympic triple gold medallist has inflammation in the affected tendon and has been advised to rest.

"I developed a stiffness in my Achilles tendon last week and sought medical attention," Bolt said in a statement released through the New York meet organizers. "After careful consultation with Dr. Hans Muller-Wohlfahrt at his clinic in Munich, I