Archive for June 12th, 2008

RPT: INTERVIEW-Olympics-Open China eases athlete pressure: Gao - guardian.co.uk

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

CBC.caRPT: INTERVIEW-Olympics-Open China eases athlete pressure: Gaoguardian.co.uk, UK - 3 hours agoGao, China's "Diving Queen", has said she considered suicide before the Barcelona Olympics of 1992 such was the pressure on her to retain the three metre …Let's see, toothbrush, track shoes, personal chef CBC.caall 8 news articles

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China launches anti-terror drill for Olympics - Xinhua

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Alalam News NetworkChina launches anti-terror drill for OlympicsXinhua, China - 12 hours ago… 11 (Xinhua) — China launched a series of anti-terrorist drills at the national level on Wednesday to ensure security for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. …Take a bow Beijing, but first you'll need a permit guardian.co.ukFair play is the creed of Olympics GulfNewsOlympic propaganda plan a loser The StandardXinhuaall 62 news articles

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Dalai Lama should take concrete steps to sustain talks: China - Hindustan Times

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

The AgeDalai Lama should take concrete steps to sustain talks: ChinaHindustan Times, India - 1 hour agoAsserting his full support to the Beijing Olympics, the Tibetan spiritual leader appeals for trouble-free torch relay as it passes through the capital Lhasa …Quake fails to dampen spirit Hindustan Timesall 446 news articles

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Beijing Olympics broadcasts at risk - The Australian

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

The Southern LedgerBeijing Olympics broadcasts at riskThe Australian, Australia - 14 hours agoOLYMPIC host broadcasters, who have paid billions for the right to televise the Beijing Games starting in eight weeks, are furious with China's oppressive …Networks face Oly 08 broadcast struggle Sydney Morning HeraldBare-knuckle battle for Olympic dream Khaleej Times2008 Olympics not on TV? TV SquadSmart House - Contactmusic.comall 188 news articles

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Olympic games organisers are polished, professional but opaque - AFP

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

CitizenOlympic games organisers are polished, professional but opaqueAFP - 1 hour agoThe man dubbed China's "Mr. Olympics," He Zhenliang, is retained as an executive member and advisor to BOCOG. An honorary president of China's Olympic …Chinese cross fingers in not-so-lucky "8" year Reuters Indiaall 11 news articles

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China’s Oil Needs Keep Rising For Trucks, Industry, Stockpiles (Investor’s Business Daily via Yahoo! News)

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Beijing’s Summer Olympics, Sichuan’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake in May and a buildup in strategic petroleum reserves put China’s always difficult-to-discern oil demand even more in the dark.

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China launches anti-terror drill for Olympics (China Economic Net)

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

China launched a series of anti-terrorist drills at the national level on Wednesday to ensure security for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu announced the commencement of the drills, dubbed “Great Wall 5,” at the national anti-terrorist command center.

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China launches anti-terror drill for Olympics (People’s Daily)

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

China launched a series of anti-terrorist drills at the national level on Wednesday to ensure security for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu announced the commencement of the drills, dubbed “Gre …

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MCOT English News : China launches anti-terror drill for Olympics (MCOT - English News By Thai News Agency)

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — China launched a series of anti-terrorist drills at the national level on Wednesday to ensure security for the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

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