"Italian Cultural Heritage Week "

Tourists visit the Capitolini Museum in Rome, capital of Italy, May 16, 2007. Rome is holding the "Italian Cultural Heritage Week " from May 12 to 20, during which national museums, places of interest, and archaeological parks all over Italy open to public free of charge and over 2,000 concerts and exhibitions will be held.

Energy-consuming power stations destroyed

Cooling towers are imploded at Yongchang Power Plant in Yongchang, Southwest China's Gansu Province, May 16, 2007. Gansu Province plans to shut down more high-energy-consuming power stations in an effort to save the energy and reduce the pollution, Xinhua reported. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in late April that the current macro-control policy must focus on energy conservation and emission reduction in order to develop the economy while protecting the environment.

China-made 9mm-gauge pistol debuts

A 9mm-gauge pistol is displayed at the 2nd China (Beijing) International Exhibition and Symposium on Police Equipment and Anti-Terrorism Technology and Equipment (CIPATE), in Beijing Exhibition Centre on May 17-19.

Lin Daiyu actress passes away

This file photo features former Chinese actress Chen Xiaoxu in famous Chinese TV series "Dream of the Red Mansion" back in 1980s.

AS Roma wins Italian Cup, beating Inter Milan in final

AS Roma's team celebrates the with the trophy at the end of the Italian Cup second leg final soccer match against Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan May 17, 2007.

Root carvings for Olympiad 2008

Yang Shengmao shows his root carving portraying eurythmics at his home in Bo'ai County, central China's Henan Province, May 17, 2007. Yang, 76, has made 39 root carvings in the themed of "Preparing for Olympiad 2008".

Killer gunman stuns Japan

Police officers gather near a house where a gunman holed up after he shot three people in Nagakute town, central Japan May 18, 2007. A former Japanese gangster shot a policeman dead after wounding his son, daughter and another police officer and was still holed up in his home with a hostage after more than 15 hours.

Stars steal limelight at Cannes

Jury members Sarah Polley (L) and Maggie Cheung speak during a photocall at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, May 16, 2007.

China, Vietnam vow to properly handle border issues

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet in Beijing, capital of China, on May 17, 2007. China and Vietnam on Thursday vowed to properly handle border issues, and maintain peace and stability in border areas.

Francois Fillon appointed French prime minister

France's new prime minister Francois Fillon addresses the power handover ceremony in Paris May 17, 2007. French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday appointed Francois Fillon as prime minister to aid him with the implementation of promised social and economic reforms.

Trains cross inter-Korean border for first time in 56 years

South Koreans welcome a train from North's Kumgangsan Station May 17, 2007. Two trains from DPRK and South Korea crossed the heavily armed border for first time in 56 years on Thursday.

Police drill in Guiyang

Members of a special armed police unit take part in a drill aimed at enhance their hunting capabilities in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou Province May 17, 2007.

Premier Wen Jiabao in Shanghai

Premier Wen Jiabao gestures while adressing a conference on the social and economic development in the Yangtze Delta Regions in Shanghai May 17, 2007.

Police equipment expo

Visitors watch an amphibious vehicle have a test run during an international police equipment expo in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province May 17, 2007. The expo incurred a buying frenzy as over 20 international customers booked the new vehicle.

Anti-terror devices on display

The 2nd China (Beijing) International Exhibition and Symposium on Police Equipment and Anti-Terrorism Technology and Equipment (CIPATE), at the co-sponsorship of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, is on display in Beijing Exhibition Centre on May 17-19.