Beijing promotes the first "Queuning Day"

Passengers line up as they wait to board a subway train at Fuxingmen station in Beijing Feb, 11,2007. Beijing's "Queuing Day", on the 11th of each month, was launched by the municipal government as part of a campaign for residents to exhibit "civilized behavior" ahead of the 2008 Olympics. The 11th was picked because the two numbers 1-1 resemble two people lining up.

Putin slams U.S. foreign policy in Munich

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at the Bayerischer Hof hotel during the 43rd Conference on Security Policy in Munich Feb. 10, 2007. Putin slammed the United States for its "almost uncontained" use of force in the world, and voiced several other differences with the west on global security issues.

49th Grammy Awards (2)

Ike Turner holds the Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album, for "Risin With the Blues," at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Feb. 11, 2007.

49th Grammy Awards (1)

Kirk Franklin holds the Grammy award for Best Gospel Song for "Imagine Me" during the pre-show telecast at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Feb. 11, 2007.

Liu Xiang breaks Asian record in Karlsruhe

Liu Xiang (L) from China hit the finish line during the 60 meters hurdles competition during the track and field meeting at the indoor arena in Karlsruhe, Germany on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007. Liu clocked 7.42 seconds and broke the Asian record to score a sweet revenge to his arch rival Dayron Robles of Cuba, who beat him earlier February in Stuttgart, Germany.

Citizens back up Spring Festival as cultural heritage

Ten thousand Nanjing citizens in eastern China's Jiangsu province sign their names on a petition to support the proposal of listing the Spring Festival as a World Cultural Heritage on Sunday, February 11, 2007. Earlier, a folklore expert at Nanjing University reportedly suggested the government to apply for the heritage for the Chinese lunar New Year, hoping to prevent the festive atmosphere from fizzling out.

New U.S. commander takes over in Iraq

New U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus (C) and outgoing Gen. George Casey (L) applaud during a handover ceremony at the U.S. military Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 10, 2007. Gen. Petraeus took command of U.S. and multinational troops in Iraq, succeeding Gen. Casey and warned that the country was "doomed to continued violence and civil strife" if American and Iraqi forces did not work together to improve security.

Maritime maneuver on the East China Sea

A vessel fires on the East China Sea in this undated photo. Over 10 vessels participated in the 1st maneuver in 2007, which aims to enhance their combat capabilities amid rigid weather conditions.

Body-art festival

A model displays body-art during the "Body-Art Fashion Festival 2007" in Kiev, Feb. 10, 2007.

Mass kiss of 6,124 couples breaks world record

Couples kiss at the annual Lovapalooza Valentine celebration in Manila on Feb. 11, 2007. Organisers said 6,124 couples kissed at midnight in an attempt to get into the record books for Most Couples Kissing Simultaneously.

Six-party talks focus on energy aid

The six parties involved in the Korean nuclear issue remained divided on compensation measures for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as the talks entered the fourth day on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2006. "It is encouraging throughout the four days that we have talked about energy and we have not seen other problems arise. The goal here is denuclearization, " said chief U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill at the end of Sunday's talks.

Russia's Isinbayeva sets indoor world record in pole vault

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva clears the bar to set a new world record of 4.93 meters at the 'Pole Vault Stars' indoor event in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk Feb. 10, 2007.

Iranians gather in support of president, nuke rights

Iranians wave their national flags and carry banners during a rally to mark the 28th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran Feb. 11, 2007. Hundreds of thousands of Iranian people gathered at Tehran's famous Azadi Square on Sunday to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution while showing their support of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the country's nuclear rights.