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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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 A pair of Yorkshire Terriers wait to be judged during a dog show in the southern Russian city of Stavropol May 22, 2011. Over 400 dogs of different breeds took part in the international show. [Photo/Agencies] |
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 A dead bird lies on Higway One near the town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur in southeast Iceland May 22, 2011. 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] |
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