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Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi gives a speech in Rome in this August 30, 2010 file photo. International Criminal Court investigators have evidence linking Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to a policy of raping opponents and may bring separate charges on the issue, the ICC prosecutor said on...

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Taxi's are parked in downtown Rome on June 7, 2011 as about 90% of Roman taxi drivers went on strike against Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno's transport policy. placard reads 'Taxi on strike'.

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ROME, ITALY - MAY 14: Rome Sports Counsellor Alessandro Cochi (3nd-R) with managers of C.O.N.I. and the Italian National team attend a conference to present the Rome 2011 Swatch Beach Volley World Championships on May 14, 2010 in Rome, Italy.

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Workers from Italy's Fincantieri shipyard stage a demonstration in Rome on June 3, 2011. The demonstration and strike was called to protest against the company's proposal to close several shipyards at the cost of some 2,500 jobs.

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Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai arrives at Villa Pamphili in Rome on June 2, 2011. World leaders the same day gathered for celebrations to mark the founding of the Italian republic in 1946 and the 150th anniversary of Italian unification.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, watches a parade in Rome, Thursday, June 2, 2011, marking the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification on June 2. Polish President Bronislaw Komorowsky is second right, and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is at left.

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The Frecce Tricolore air squadron flies over Rome, prior a military parade to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Italian republic in 1946 and the 150th anniversary of Italian unification attended by world leaders on June 2, 2011 in Rome. After the end of World War II and the...

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Libyan oil chief Shukri Ghanem talks with reporters in Rome, Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Shukri Ghanem said Wednesday he had defected and now supports the rebels in a major blow to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, news reports said. "In this situation you can no longer work, so I have left...

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Libyan oil chief Shukri Ghanem leaves a Rome hotel on a car Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Shukri Ghanem said Wednesday he had defected and now supports the rebels in a major blow to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, news reports said. "In this situation you can no longer work, so I have left my...

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Usain Bolt gestures during a press conference in Rome, Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Former world record-holder Asafa Powell is just as nervous as current holder Usain Bolt ahead of their 100-meter showdown at Thursday's Golden Gala meet. It's the Diamond League season debut for both...

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Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts during his ATP Rome Open tennis match against France's Richard Gasquet at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2011.

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Fondazione Cinema CEO Francesca Via attends the Rome Film Festival Cocktail during the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2011 in Cannes, France.

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Atmosphere during the Rome Film Festival Cocktail during the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2011 in Cannes, France.

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Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi gives a speech in Rome in this August 30, 2010 file photo. A war crimes prosecutor on May 16, 2011 sought an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, accusing him of killing protesters against his four-decade rule, as NATO stepped up strikes on Libyan forces. ...

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A view of the central court at the Rome Foro Italico center, Sunday, May 15, 2011, during the men's final match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Rafael Nadal, at the Italian Open tennis tournament. Djokovic defeated Nadal 6-4 6-4.

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Spectators wait as the Women's final of the Rome tennis open tournament opposing Russia's Maria Sharapova and Australia's Samantha Stosur is delayed due to the rain on May 15, 2011 at Rome's Foro Italico.

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Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his ATP Rome Open tennis tournament semifinal match against Novak Djokovic (not seen) of Serbia in Rome's Foro Italico on May 14, 2011. Djokovic beat Murray 6-1, 3-6, 7-6.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his ATP Rome Open tennis tournament semifinal match against Britain's Andy Murray (not seen) in Rome's Foro Italico on May 14, 2011. Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 7-6.

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People queue at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome on May 14, 2011 during the 'Night of the Museums'. The Roman museum was one of more than 3,000 museums across Europe to keep their doors open late and welcome visitors for free during the 7th annual 'Night of Museums' event on Saturday.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia falls during her WTA Rome Open tennis tournament semi-final match against Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki at Rome's Foro Italico on May 14, 2011.

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Sweden's Robin Soderling wipes his forehead during his WTA Rome Open tennis tournament match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia (not seen) at the Foro Italico in Rome, on May 13, 2011.

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Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki reacts against Jelena Jankovic during their Rome Open tennis tournament quarter-final match in Rome's Foro Italico on May 13, 2011. Wozniacki defeated Jankovic 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

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An aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome in this August 12, 2004 file photo. A prediction that a huge earthquake would destroy Rome on May 11, 2011 prompted fear in some and giggles of ridicule in others as officials reassured the populace that the eternal city would not be rubble by...

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An aerial view of St. Peter's square (top) in Rome in this August 12, 2004 file photo. A prediction that a huge earthquake would destroy Rome on May 11, 2011 prompted fear in some and giggles of ridicule in others as officials reassured the populace that the eternal city would not be...

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An aerial view of Rome and the Vatican City on May 11, 2011. Thousands of alarmed Italians are fleeing the capital amid rumours that a seismologist predicted that a devastating earthquake will strike the Eternal City.