World
Photos
Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, April 16
Updated: 2011-04-17 15:27
(chinadaily.com.cn)
A full moon rises as a string of balloons flies over the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California April 16, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
A Buddhist devotee prays at the Bellanwila Buddhist Temple as part of Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Colombo, April 16, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
Specials
In the swim
Out of every 10 swimsuits in the world, seven are made in China.
Big spenders
Travelers spend more on shopping than food, hotels, other expenses
Rise in super rich
Rising property prices and a fast-growing economy have been the key drivers.