MSN IndonesiaFast Man Usain Bolt Released From HospitalPost ChronicleBolt, who won gold and set new world records in the 100- and 200-metre events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China, underwent a minor operation on his left foot to remove thorns following the smash on a rain-soaked road. He has been ordered to rest by …World-leading Stewart on target Jamaica Gleanerall 64 news articles
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Despite Olympic promises, China was world's largest repressor of …Tibetan Review, India"China should have had a better record in 2008 and upheld its promise to ensure press freedom during the Olympics, but instead it chose to remain the world's largest repressor of media freedom," the AFP Apr 30 quoted Karin Deutsch Karlekar, …
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Peninsula On-lineThe cover-up of an Olympic tragedyTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - David EimerBy David Eimer in Beijing As China's most acclaimed classical dancer, she had been given a coveted six minute slot to perform during the opening ceremony for China's Olympics. The only solo dance in the entire show, it was meant to be the highlight of …China's Liu upsets Guo at world table tennis AFPall 25 news articles
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Chinese officials told they must smokeTG DailyOne in three cigarettes are smoked in China, where the habit is still very popular. An attempt by the State government to introduce no smoking for the Olympics last year foundered because the move attracted the ire of the population. …
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XinhuaChina sweeps all golds at table tennis worldsThe Associated PressOlympic champion Zhang Yining defeated defending champion and fellow Chinese Guo Yue in six sets to win the women's singles title. China won all gold medals on offer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and swept the podium here in both men's and women's …China dominates World Table Tennis Championships AFPWang Liqin into final at table tennis world championships The Canadian PressChina dominates world champs Straits TimesThe Associated Press - The Canadian Pressall 378 news articles
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As China’s most acclaimed classical dancer, she had been given a coveted six minute slot to perform during the opening ceremony for China’s Olympics. The only solo dance in the entire show, it was meant to be the highlight of her short, …
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I’m not sure he’s right. That was the last little bit of the jigsaw. This is how they can live with themselves. While the evidence seems to be that this horrific practice continues.” OLYMPIC WATCH: Human Rights in China and Beijing 2008 …
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The Olympics are over, but the attitudes of Americans toward China before and after the event provide a cautionary tale about the cost of ignoring the impact of new media. The results of my research suggest that not only did China get …
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China’s Olympic gambit succeeded for their citizens, who were justifiably proud. (I don’t know what it did for Coke, but I’d be curious to hear.) But measured by American attitudes, the Beijing Olympics were not a successful public …
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May 5th, 2009 Zhang wins gold at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Olympic champion Zhang Yining of China defeated defending champion and compatriot Guo Yue in six sets Tuesday to win women’s singles title at the table tennis world …
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