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**doctorzlo** · 02-25-2010, 05:34 PM

Chinese authorities prepare illegal fireworks seized during the Lunar New Year for destruction in Beijing. China said 35 people were killed in fires during the week-long new year holiday as millions of people set off fireworks to usher in the Year of the Tiger, causing 28.5 million yuan (US$4.2 million) in "direct losses". -- PHOTO: AFP

Helmand province Governor Gulab Mangal hoists the Afghan flag during an official flag raising ceremony in Marjah. The Afghan flag was raised over the town at the centre of a US-led offensive to capture a key Taliban stronghold with the US Marines commander declaring it a 'historic day'. -- PHOTO: AFP

Belarus's Alla Tsuper competes during the Freestyle Skiing women's aerial finals at Cypress Mountain, north of Vancouver during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. -- PHOTO: AFP

02-25-2010, 05:34 PM	#10
doctorzlo Join Date Jun 2006 Posts 4,488 Senior Member	Chinese authorities prepare illegal fireworks seized during the Lunar New Year for destruction in Beijing. China said 35 people were killed in fires during the week-long new year holiday as millions of people set off fireworks to usher in the Year of the Tiger, causing 28.5 million yuan (US$4.2 million) in "direct losses". -- PHOTO: AFP Helmand province Governor Gulab Mangal hoists the Afghan flag during an official flag raising ceremony in Marjah. The Afghan flag was raised over the town at the centre of a US-led offensive to capture a key Taliban stronghold with the US Marines commander declaring it a 'historic day'. -- PHOTO: AFP Belarus's Alla Tsuper competes during the Freestyle Skiing women's aerial finals at Cypress Mountain, north of Vancouver during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. -- PHOTO: AFP
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