Beijing nears Olympic finish line

Policemen stand ready during an "anti-terror" drill at the Shatin Olympic Equestrian Venue in Hong Kong [AFP]
Policemen stand ready during an "anti-terror" drill at the Shatin Olympic Equestrian Venue in Hong Kong [AFP]
Workers clean the exterior of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing [AFP]
Workers clean the exterior of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing [AFP]
Olympic Games cheerleaders hone their technique [AFP]
Olympic Games cheerleaders hone their technique [AFP]
Hostesses line up to greet the first passengers on Beijing's new rail lines, built to help improve air quality ahead of the Games [AFP]
Hostesses line up to greet the first passengers on Beijing's new rail lines, built to help improve air quality ahead of the Games [AFP]
Students cool off at a public fountain in front of the national stadium, known as the Bird's Nest [AFP]
Students cool off at a public fountain in front of the national stadium, known as the Bird's Nest [AFP]
A policeman stands guard in front of police cars near the Olympic Green [AFP]
A policeman stands guard in front of police cars near the Olympic Green [AFP]
A Chinese student sits in the shade of the Olympic statues in front of the national stadium [AFP]
A Chinese student sits in the shade of the Olympic statues in front of the national stadium [AFP]
Workers hurry to get everything ready ahead of the Games [AFP]
Workers hurry to get everything ready ahead of the Games [AFP]

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