National Day visitors to Tian'anmen Square, the Chinese capital landmark, will see smaller and simpler parterres than in previous years.
People from across Europe commemorated on Wednesday, in one way or another, the 68th Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) that marks the end of the Second World War (WWII) in Europe.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an inclusive and sustainable human development that will bring happiness for people around the world, especially those who lack basic material well-being.