Chinese girl grabs 1st place at 4th Int'l V-Accordion Festival

Wang Hanzhi from Chinese Central Conservatory of Music plays during the 4th International V-Accordion Festival in Rome, capital of Italy, Oct, 16, 2010. Wang won the first place.

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Nationwide strike against pension reform sweeps France

Students, private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Bordeaux, southwestern France, October 16, 2010. A nationwide strike that could hit various industries is planned for Tuesday, a day before the Senate is due to vote on a bill to make people work longer for their pensions.



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