A husband and a wife walk in a street of Khiam in south Lebanon on Aug. 18, 2006. Khiam is a small village with hundreds of households near Lebanon-Israel border. Most villagers fled when Lebanon-Israel conflict began on July 12. After the UN-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect on Aug. 14, the displaced villagers have returned their home in ruins. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Four local women enjoy their leisure time in Khiam in southern Lebanon on Aug. 18, 2006.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>