Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, April 17

The sky turns dark as a sandstorm approaches Wanquanzhuang, in Beijing's Haidian district, at 11:30 am, April 17, 2011. [Photo/China Daily]

A person looks from behind collapsed sheds made of steel in a factory in Foshan, South China's Guangdong province, April 17, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Specials

Out of every 10 swimsuits in the world, seven are made in China.

Travelers spend more on shopping than food, hotels, other expenses

Rising property prices and a fast-growing economy have been the key drivers.