Archive for June, 2009

China intellectuals call for release of dissident - The Associated Press

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Telegraph.co.ukChina intellectuals call for release of dissidentThe Associated PressHis arrest was the most high-profile since human rights activist Hu Jia was detained ahead of last year's Beijing Olympics. The stifling of Liu and others …Authorities arrest Chinese activistThe Press AssociationChina arrests leading dissident for subversionAFPLeading China rights activist arrested for 'subversion'JURISTeTaiwan News -The Associated Pressall 575 news articles »

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Beijing Sheds (Some) Light on Olympics $$$ Tally - Wall Street Journal

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

China DailyBeijing Sheds (Some) Light on Olympics $$$ TallyWall Street Journal… Olympics turned a profit and whether it was the most expensive Games ever may be marginally wiser after a report by China's chief auditing agency. …Beijing Olympics were smoggier than we thoughtLos Angeles TimesBeijing makes $146 mln from 2008 Olympics-auditorguardian.co.ukChina: Olympics turned a profitUnited Press InternationalBernama -OregonLive.com -The Associated Press -Opposing Viewsall 427 news articles »

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Stanley shines in his return - The Associated Press

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

MSN IndonesiaStanley shines in his returnThe Associated PressThe United States, playing its first match on American soil since winning the gold in an emotional Olympics, got strong all-around contributions to improve …US men happy for big volleyball turnoutPalo Alto Onlineall 84 news articles »

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Chinese Gymnasts' Ages Under Review - Sports News Story - KERO

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Because this case involves the Olympics, however, it would be up to the International Olympic Committee to decide if China should lose any medals. The Chinese women were the bronze medalists in Sydney, and Yang also won a bronze medal …

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Chinese intellectuals issue petition for release of dissident who

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Beijing olympics gold medal cyclist Paul Manning came here. cribrk WB lends $500 mln to expand rail, improve urban environment in China: BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — The World Ba.. http://tinyurl.com/nqm5yp; mcgeek China Retail Director …

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China, Olympics, language, culture, history: White male seeking

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

China, Olympics, language, culture, history. Monday, June 15, 2009. White male seeking sexy Asian women… http://www.salon.com/books/review/2009/06/16/east_west_sex/ www.russiantranslate.org. Posted by Pyotr Patrushev at 7:05 PM …

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Study: Weather Helped Clear The Air For China Olympics - KWTX

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

BEIJING (June 20, 2009)—The weather had more of an impact on air quality than China’s massive efforts to clear smog in Beijing for the Olympics, a new report says. The first major study on air pollution during the Olympics found that …

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China’s 2008 Olympians win Laureus award (The Star)

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

BEIJING: China’s remarkable achievement in topping the medals table at last year’s Beijing Olympics was recognised when they won the team title at the 2009 Laureus Sports Awards yesterday.

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China’s Olympians win Laureus team award (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

China’s remarkable achievement in topping the medals table at last year’s Beijing Olympics was recognized on Friday when they scooped the team title at the 2009 Laureus Sports Awards.

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China to cooperate with Sydney Olympics age probe (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

China has promised to cooperate with an International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) probe into the age of two Chinese medallists from the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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