Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Feb 18

The full moon rises over Washington Feb 18, 2011. It is the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. [Photo/Agencies]

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The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for family reunions.

A summary of the major events both inside and outside China.

Alimjan Halik had been selected as the "Cyberspace Personality Who Moved the Hearts of the Chinese in 2010".