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Archive for August 3rd, 2008


Reuters South Africa

Olympic events won’t be rescheduled
Hindu, India - 1 hour ago
Beijing: With the Olympics just five days away, authorities have ruled out possibility of rescheduling endurance events due to air quality concerns. ...
Blue sky over Beijing with Olympic Games five days away Xinhua
CHINA'S OLYMPIC CHALLENGE GREEN IS GOLD San Francisco Chronicle
China likely to broaden anti-pollution monitoring Reuters
The Associated Press - Swissinfo
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The Associated Press

Torres plans time of her life at fifth Olympics
AFP - 1 hour ago
SINGAPORE (AFP) — Few people have competed at five Olympics, and at 41 years old American swimming mum star Dara Torres knows this is her last hurrah. ...
Burned before, fans weigh whether to believe The Associated Press
At age 45, Moyer leads first-place Phillies with 10 wins. (AP) Comcast SportsNet
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Boston Globe

Chinese grumble about the Olympics, but quietly
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
SHIJIAZHUANG, China (AP) — From the desktop computer at the foot of his bed, Zhang Heng dares to complain about the Beijing Olympics. ...
Olympics protesters must apply days in advance CBC.ca
Olympic protesters must apply for permission International Herald Tribune
Want to protest? Then try the park The Age
ABC Online - Reuters India
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The Associated Press

Chinese grumble about the Olympics, but quietly
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
SHIJIAZHUANG, China (AP) — From the desktop computer at the foot of his bed, Zhang Heng dares to complain about the Beijing Olympics. ...
Olympics becomes an either-ore situation Sydney Morning Herald
Chinese boxing team confident of winning Olympic medals Xinhua
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Voice of America

Olympic task of winning the Games
The Australian, Australia - 7 hours ago
THE smog has lifted in Beijing and with it any lingering delusions that the Olympic Games will produce the sort of breakthrough changes that will make ...
CHINA'S OLYMPIC CHALLENGE THE ROLE OF TRADE San Francisco Chronicle
Olympic dreams tainted for China The Courier News
Time to stop criticising China - we've come so far so swiftly guardian.co.uk
Kansas City Star - AlterNet
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BBC News

Hong Kong ready for Olympic equestrian events
Xinhua, China - 3 hours ago
3 (Xinhua) -- Timothy Fok, President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, said in an interview with Xinhua that the preparation for the ...
Five-ring Olympic circus San Francisco Chronicle
Olympics-Wear ox pendant to avoid rat clashes, leaders Reuters
For Chinese-Americans, Beijing Olympics bring mixed emotions San Jose Mercury News
Xinhua - Xinhua
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CTV.ca

Triple world rowing champion Drysdale aims for 1st gold at Beijing ...
Xinhua, China - 1 hour ago
In the Olympic trials, Drysdale beat compatriot Rob Waddell, Olympic champion in Sdyney, to secure the country's only slot in the men's single sculls event. ...
China's big Olympic tests Independent
Chinese rowing keeps low profile when Olympics approach Xinhua
Beijing Olympics, a sports gala and a pins gala Xinhua
Xinhua - Xinhua
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TSN.ca

Kobe leads US for 79-68 win over Russia in Olympic warm-up
Xinhua, China - 45 minutes ago
3 (Xinhua) -- Kobe Bryant had 19 points to lead the United States to beat Russia 79-68 in an Olympic warm-up match here on Sunday, the fourth consecutive ...
Bryant stars as Team USA cruises past Russia Sports Network
Kobe's 19 help ensure moderate rout of Russia in tuneup - Olympics ESPN
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Washington Post

Bryant in fine form in Olympic warmup game
CNN International - 4 hours ago
(CNN) -- Kobe Bryant led the way as the United States beat Russia 89-68 in Shanghai on Sunday in an important warmup game for the Olympic basketball ...
So far, so good for US Olympic basketball team Los Angeles Times
Olympic notes: US beats Lithuania in basketball Salt Lake Tribune
Kobe Bryant’s US stopper Boston Herald
Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles Times
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CBS News

CHINA'S OLYMPIC CHALLENGE THE MYTHOLOGY OF EIGHT
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 1 hour ago
The significance of the date of the Beijing Olympic premiere on 8/8/08 cannot be overestimated. The mythology of these numbers symbolizes not only future ...
China's Olympic ambitions falter with protests The Associated Press
Time to stop criticising China - we've come so far so swiftly guardian.co.uk
China is ready to show the world its unique blend of success Kansas City Star
Indianapolis Star - Globe and Mail
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