In this week's headlines: Chinese rocket scientist Qian Xuesen dies, a US army psychiatrist goes on a shooting rampage at a base in Texas, and Disney plans to open a theme park in Shanghai.

A magician performs during Shanghai International Magic Festival & Competition at the International Gymnastic Center in Changning District, Shanghai, November 6, 2009. Fourteen magicians from the United States, Germany，France, Italy, Russia and other countries are participating in the festival and competition that runs from November 5 to 8, Xinhua reported.[CFP]

China's automobile market continued its robust growth in October, and provided enough indications that the country is well on its way to occupy the top perch in the global automobile market.

Continuing to rebuild and recover, Afghanistan struggles to grapple with poverty, the Taliban insurgency and the threat of attacks from remianing elements of Al-Qaeda.

Actor Brad Pitt attends the Japan premiere of the movie "Inglourious Basterds" in Tokyo November 4,2009.

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom (front) carries Germany's Michael Schumacher and celebrates after beating Michael in the Race of Champions (ROC) at the "Bird Nest" National Stadium in Beijing November 4, 2009.

Dutch trumpet player Eric Vloeimans arrives this weekend for his China debut, along with his group Gatecrash, one of the most skilled European ensembles at mixing jazz and pop.

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