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Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 19
Updated: 2011-05-20 16:26
(Agencies)
E-paper
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Thawing out
After a deep freeze in sales during the recession, China’s air conditioner makers are bouncing back
Cool Iron lady
Of good and evil
Build on security initiatives
Specials
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Memory lanes
Shanghai’s historic ALLEYS not just unique architecture but a way of life
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Great expectations
Hong Kong-born singer songwriter rises to the top of the UK pops.
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A diplomat of character
Belgian envoy draws on personal fascination to help build China ties.