beijing olympics
beijing olympics
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by ARNOLD CAFE - 2008-04-21
The red - robed monk officially expressed frustration at China's refusal to talk with the exiled government to quell the unrest in Tibet, which has reportedly left at least one hundred thirty five...
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by Kelly - 2008-05-20
The number of Venezuelan athletes to compete in the Beijing Olympics rose to 99, President of the Venezuelan Olympic Committee (COV) Eduardo Alvarez announced Monday.Alvarez made the announcement afte...
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by Mariam Ma - 2008-07-03
With the increasing commercialism of the Olympics, sporting scandals, and political overtones, it is often hard to remember what the Olympic Games stand for. In reality, this iconic sporting event h...
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by Patrick Omari - 2008-07-09
The subject of doping at the Olympic Games is a huge issue. The shadow of drugs loom over the event with Justin Gatlin, former world champion and 100m gold medalist from Athens 2004, currently banned...
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by Mariam Ma - 2008-07-10
As the world waits in anticipation for the greatest sports spectacle on earth, here are some fun facts to wet your appetite for the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Beijing China was awarded the G...
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by livebeijingupdates - 2008-07-17
The powerful blast that shattered the Centennial Olympic Park in the early morning of September 5, 1972 in Munich will always be remembered as the most distressing episode in the history of sports. It...
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by livebeijingupdates - 2008-07-19
Beijing is a brilliant example of a city undergoing a dramatic change since it received the honor to host 2008 Summer Olympics.With the preparation nearing closure, the hosts are expecting a glamorous...
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by Naveen Marasinghe - 2008-07-23
Having the objective of making Hong Kong a more preferred and visited travel destination during the summer, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) organizes "Hong Kong Summer Temptations" from July to ...
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by Mariam Ma - 2008-07-25
When the dust settles from the Beijing Olympic Games, the world will know more about this ancient capital city of China. Although the city modernized itself to welcome athletes, media and tourists, ...
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by Maxine Clarke - 2008-08-09
With news stories focusing on human rights abuse, terrorism, air pollution and doping, it seems that the Olympics are not what they once were. The long-awaited Beijing Olympic Games finally begin thi...