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Snapshot: The world in 24 hours, May 18, 2011
Updated: 2011-05-19 15:33
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 A gentoo penguin dives into the water in its enclosure during a media presentation at the Sea Life London Aquarium May 18, 2011. The gentoo penguins which are native to Antartica, were acquired from Edinburgh Zoo and are a new attraction at the aquarium. [Photo/Agencies]
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 Early morning voters wait to cast their votes during the South African municipal elections in Cape town May 18 2011. South Africa holds elections on Wednesday for its 278 municipalities in a race that will be seen as a barometer of the strength of President Jacob Zuma and his ruling African National Congress. [Photo/Agencies]
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