Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday called for redoubled efforts to step up defense and army building to guarantee national security and make greater contribution to world peace.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said on Thursday that China will continue to work with other countries to contribute to world peace, stability and prosperity.

Zaina Alsabah, formerly known as Jane Felix-Brown and her husband Omar Osama Bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, are planning a 4800 km horse race that will span across North Africa. Zaina and Omar hope to bring attention to the cause of peace.

This morning the sun rose rise and we saw it. From Abidjan to Albany, Ankara to Aden, Jakarta, Jayapura to Pittsburgh to Prague, Brussels, Bangkok, Victoria, Vienna, Middlesborough to Moscow, Kobe, Kaduna and all over the world. How many will see tomorrows sun?