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Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 16
Updated: 2011-05-17 16:38
(Agencies)
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Candidate of Pheu Thai Party Yingluck Shinawatra, toppled premier Thaksin Shinawatra's sister, arrives at Pheu Thai Party in Bangkok May 16, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
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"Tollwood" environmental activists wearing protective gear protest against the government's nuclear energy policy calling for a swift nuclear energy exit outside the Chancellery in Berlin May 16, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
Specials
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The song dynasty
There are MORE THAN 300 types of Chinese operas but two POPULAR varieties are major standouts
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Sino-US Dialogue
China and the US hold the third round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue from May 9-10 in Washington.
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Building communities
American architect John Portman and his company have developed more than 30 projects across China.