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Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Jan 23

2011-01-24 16:02

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Jan 23, 2011.

Trees decorated in red to greet Chinese New Year

2011-01-24 15:39

The Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.

A sea of red fills Spring Festival markets

2011-01-24 11:21

People shop for Spring Festival decorations all over China with the advent of the Year of the Rabbit falling on Feb 3, 2011.

Weekly Photos: Jan 17 - Jan 23

2011-01-24 11:15

Poison scare, Spring Festival travel rush, freezing weather in South China, winter fun in Beijing.

No joy for mass poisoning families

2011-01-24 07:35

A mass poisoning incident two years ago at a high school in Jianping county, Northeast China's Liaoning province, is back in the headlines after affected families sought to sue local government departments for poorly handling the incident and dodging their repeated requests for transparency.

Premier Wen urges efforts to fight drought

2011-01-23 19:24

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao wrapped up an inspection tour of the drought-hit central Henan Province from Friday to Saturday, urging more efforts by local governments to ensure agricultural production.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Jan 22

2011-01-23 15:06

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Jan 22

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