The names of A-list talent headed for the Rome Film Festival this year continued to grow as the eight-year-old event got underway Friday with the world premiere of "The Fifth Wheel," the latest comedy from Italian director Giovanni Veronesi.
A total of 54 Chinese films, from action blockbusters to low-budget comedies, have been selected for an official screening event meant to tap into the overseas market.
Kenya's tourism marketers plan to use this year's Maralal camel derby festival, which has gained international recognition, to showcase the country's tourism circuit in northern region.
Both sea-bound and land-bound dragon boat races will go on show in the 4th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival in celebration of the Tuen Ng Festival.
Australia's New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell said on Tuesday Sydneysiders stand beside the people of Boston as they face the tragic bombing during the city's Marathon.
Japan on Friday held an annual ceremony commemorating disputed islets in the Sea of Japan with South Korea, despite the latter's strong opposition.
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