Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Feb 17

Sprint Cup Series driver Andy Lally (71) drives around the track as a US Air Force Thunderbird F-16 fighter jet touches down at the airport next to the track during the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Gatorade Duel race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida Feb 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Performers take part in an aerial cricket match during the opening ceremony for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka Feb 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]