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Bogota Fashion Week

2011-04-14 21:56

Models present creations from Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez's Autumn/Winter 2011 collection during Bogota Fashion Week, April 13, 2011.

BRICS leaders meet in South China

2011-04-14 10:23

Leaders from the world's five emerging economies meet in Sanya, South Thursday morning for a summit to coordinate stance on major economic and international issues.
Hu calls for immediate Libya cease-fire
Special Coverage:BRICS Summit 2011

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours April 13

2011-04-14 16:26

Collection of photos shot around the world on April 13, 2011.

713 Mexico workers evacuate collapsing platform

2011-04-14 15:02

The semi-submersible residential platform Jupiter from Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex is seen partially submerged in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, April 12, 2011.

Moment of silence one year after earthquake

2011-04-14 11:22

People in Yushu, Qinghai province have a moment of silence for victims of last year's earthquake, April 14, 2011.

Chemical plant blast kills at least 9 in NE China

2011-04-14 06:45

At least nine people were killed in an explosion at a chemical plant in Lamadian Town of Daqing City of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province Wednesday night, local officials said early Thursday morning.

Capturing the beauty of body art

2011-04-14 11:03

Models strike a pose with paintings on their body at the Enlong scenic spot in Ningguo city, East China's Anhui province, April 13, 2011. The exhibition attracted numerous visitors who came to witness beauty at the scenic spot.