World
Photos
Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Jan 27
Updated: 2011-01-28 16:00
(Agencies)
![]() Actors take part in a rehearsal, adapted from an ancient Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ceremony where emperors prayed for good harvest and fortune, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at the Temple of Heaven, in Beijing, Jan 27, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
![]() A woman carrying her grandson walks under red lanterns ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Longtan Park in Beijing Jan 27, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
Specials
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President Hu visits the US
President Hu Jintao is on a state visit to the US from Jan 18 to 21.
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Ancient life
The discovery of the fossile of a female pterosaur nicknamed as Mrs T and her un-laid egg are shedding new light on ancient mysteries.
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Economic Figures
China's GDP growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year in 2010, boosted by a faster-than-expected 9.8 percent expansion in the fourth quarter.