News Topic - Olympics
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China Hopes to Wipe Away Toilet Fears in Beijing
Public restrooms in China's capital city, notorious among local residents and visitors as smelly and ill-kept, will soon feature rarely seen luxuries during the Olympics — toilet paper and soap, the AFP reported Friday.
Fox News – Jul 4, 2008 12:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Public restrooms in China's capital city, notorious among local residents and visitors as smelly and ill-kept, will soon feature rarely seen luxuries during the Olympics — toilet paper and soap, the AFP reported Friday.
Fox News – Jul 4, 2008 12:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Bush to attend opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics
The decision is fraught with international political symbolism and quickly drew criticism from advocates for human rights.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 4, 2008 11:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The decision is fraught with international political symbolism and quickly drew criticism from advocates for human rights.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 4, 2008 11:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Chinese security official warns of threats to Olympics
The vice minister responsible for protecting the Games said the Beijing Olympics may be a target for unrest and sabotage by "hostile forces."
International Herald Tribune – Jul 4, 2008 11:32 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The vice minister responsible for protecting the Games said the Beijing Olympics may be a target for unrest and sabotage by "hostile forces."
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Tibet vows to continue 'difficult' China talks
An envoy for Tibet's exiled spiritual leader said Friday that the latest round of talks with China were "difficult", but pledged to return for more discussions after the Beijing Olympics.
MSNBC.com – Jul 4, 2008 10:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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An envoy for Tibet's exiled spiritual leader said Friday that the latest round of talks with China were "difficult", but pledged to return for more discussions after the Beijing Olympics.
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Former Wolfpack swimmer secures spot in OlympicsFormer Wolfpack swimmer and 2006 NCAA Champion Cullen Jones qualifies for a roster spot in this year's Olympics in Beijing.
WRAL.com – Jul 4, 2008 10:38 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Kewell misses Olympics to sign with GalatasarayAFP - Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell has passed up the opportunity to play for Australia at the Beijing Olympics to pursue a club career with Turkey's Galatasaray.
Yahoo! – Jul 4, 2008 09:42 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Gymnast Hamm could miss Games after failing test
LONDON (Reuters) - American gymnast Morgan Hamm's participation in next month's Beijing Olympics hangs in the balance after he failed a drugs test at a selection event in May, USA gymnastics said on Friday.
Reuters – Jul 4, 2008 09:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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LONDON (Reuters) - American gymnast Morgan Hamm's participation in next month's Beijing Olympics hangs in the balance after he failed a drugs test at a selection event in May, USA gymnastics said on Friday.
Reuters – Jul 4, 2008 09:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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U.s. Olympic Track Trials Results
YesterdayAt Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore.(All race distances in meters; x-qualified for Olympics)Men4001, x-LeShawn Merrit, Nike, 44.0 seconds. 2, x-Jeremy Wariner, adidas, 44.2. 3, x- David Neville, Nike, 44.61. 4, Reggie Witherspoon, Nike, 45.01. 5...
New York Post – Jul 4, 2008 08:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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YesterdayAt Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore.(All race distances in meters; x-qualified for Olympics)Men4001, x-LeShawn Merrit, Nike, 44.0 seconds. 2, x-Jeremy Wariner, adidas, 44.2. 3, x- David Neville, Nike, 44.61. 4, Reggie Witherspoon, Nike, 45.01. 5...
New York Post – Jul 4, 2008 08:37 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Bushek distills creativity, puts it on disc
In this Olympics season, there’s no shortage of dramatic story lines that play so well on television. The media focus is on overcoming adversity and realizing dreams, usually accompanied by reflective sound bites and ambient acoustic guitar.For athletes,...
The Register-Guard – Jul 4, 2008 07:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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In this Olympics season, there’s no shortage of dramatic story lines that play so well on television. The media focus is on overcoming adversity and realizing dreams, usually accompanied by reflective sound bites and ambient acoustic guitar.For athletes,...
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China to use unmanned security drones at OlympicsAP - China plans to use unmanned security drones to patrol the skies over the Olympic sailing venue of Qingdao, state media reported Friday.
Yahoo! – Jul 4, 2008 07:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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