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Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 22

Updated: 2011-05-23 17:18

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 22
Sheep are seen at a farm during the ash fallout in Mulakot May 22, 2011. Ash from a massive plume of smoke from an eruption of Iceland's most active volcano could spread south to parts of Europe next week, but experts on Sunday still hoped the impact on air travel would be limited. The eruption at Grimsvotn has so far hit only Iceland, which closed its international airspace. A thick cloud of ash blocked out the daylight at towns and villages at the foot of the glacier where the volcano lies and covered cars and buildings. [Photo/Agencies]

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 22
A defecting army soldier waves during a celebration by anti-government protesters commemorating the anniversary of Yemen's reunification in Sanaa May 22, 2011. Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh was due to sign a pact on Sunday to become the third Arab leader ousted this year by protests, under stronger diplomatic pressure this time after twice backing out at the last minute. [Photo/Agencies]

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