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Sky clouded by sand in N China as cold front nears

2011-04-17 09:22

Sandstorm whips N China as cold front nears

President Hu inspects S China island

2011-04-17 08:04

Chinese President Hu Jintao investigated the implementation of the country's 12th Five-Year Plan and Hainan's reform and development.

Putin dons hockey skates in fitness stunt

2011-04-16 20:28

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin donned skates for an ice hockey training session on Friday in the latest in a series of stunts which help to keep his approval ratings high.

Canada unveils stamps of Prince William's wedding

2011-04-16 10:30

Canadian Governor General David Johnston unveiled two commemorative stamps on Friday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, April 15

2011-04-16 13:27

Collection of photos shot around the world on April 15 2011.

Deer, goats as gifts from Taiwan arrive at Weihai

2011-04-16 13:15

A pair of spotted deer and two goats sent by Taiwan as gifts to the Chinese mainland arrived on a chartered plane at the Weihai Airport in eastern Shandong.

Splashing water for happiness

2011-04-16 10:03

Men and women enjoy the Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunan province April 15,2011. The festival is the most ceremonious traditional festival observed by the Dai ethnic group. It usually takes place in mid-April and lasts from three to seven days.