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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, May 12
Updated: 2011-05-13 16:37
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Firefighters look over two beachfront homes burned by fire in the Sunset Beach community south of Los Angeles, California May 12, 2011. One person was injured and another home damaged in the four-alarm fire, according to local media. [Photo/Agencies] |
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A paraglider flies over the city of Vlore during an annual Balkan competition, some 150 km (94 miles) from Tirana, May 12, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
Specials
The song dynasty
There are MORE THAN 300 types of Chinese operas but two POPULAR varieties are major standouts
Sino-US Dialogue
China and the US hold the third round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue from May 9-10 in Washington.
Building communities
American architect John Portman and his company have developed more than 30 projects across China.