Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, May 30

Children dress up for the Memorial Day parade in the Inwood neighborhood of New York May 30, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

A labourer walks along Havana's seafront boulevard 'El Malecon' May 30, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Specials

The Chinese hotel industry experiences a building boom, prompting fears of oversupply.

Chinese pearl farmers dominate the world market but now want to work smarter, not harder

Li Yuchun first came to prominence in 2005 as the Super Girl winner, and since then has become an international star.