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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, May 31

Updated: 2011-06-01 20:40

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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, May 31

Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) dunks the ball over top of Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler (L) during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Miami, May 31, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, May 31

Protesters take part in a rally against a new austerity package, outside the University of Athens May 31, 2011. The protest against government austerity measures, organised by the university's deans, drew several thousand protesters, including famous composer Mikis Theodorakis. [Photo/Agencies]

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