Plumes of smoke and ash rise from Sicily's Mount Etna, center, in this satellite image from Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002. As rivers of lava poured down its slopes, Mount Etna spewed thick clouds of ash and magma for a second day Monday, prompting officials to close some schools as the air turned sooty over much of eastern Sicily. (AP Photo/HO, NASA, Terra Satellite)



China's Sun Xiaodan (L) kicks the ball towards Vietnam's Thi Hong Thom Le (R) as Tuyet Hoa Mai looks on during the women's team sepak takraw match at the Asian Games in Pusan on October 4, 2002. One of the most spectacular sports at the Asian Games, sepak takraw has been played in Southeast Asia since the 11th century, requiring extreme skill and acrobatic ability. Vietnam beat China 2-0. REUTERS/Lee Jae-won