Archive for July 31st, 2009

Chinese Officials Harass Group That Fights Hepatitis Bias - New York Times

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Aljazeera.netChinese Officials Harass Group That Fights Hepatitis BiasNew York TimesA similar clampdown took place in the months before the 2008 Summer Olympics, when security officials in Beijing stepped up the harassment of dissidents and …Chinese human rights lawyer detained by police ahead of meeting …Gaea Timesall 256 news articles »

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China destroy record for relay gold - Reuters

Friday, July 31st, 2009

MSN IndonesiaChina destroy record for relay goldReutersBritain, led by double Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington, bagged the bronze medal behind the Americans. Italy put in an improved showing for fourth …China's women make a splash at World ChampionshipsAFPChina strikes 2 golds in swimming worldsXinhuaChina win women's 4×200 free title in world recordInternational Fashion & Sports Swimsuit Magazineall 32 news articles »

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US gymnast bounces back from Beijing injury - ESPN

Friday, July 31st, 2009

US gymnast bounces back from Beijing injuryESPNSOCCER DEBATE: FIFA president Sepp Blatter is under no deadline to solve the dilemma of eligibility for men's soccer in the Olympics. …and more »

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Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing - The Associated Press

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Times OnlineSeven more worlds records knock off BeijingThe Associated PressChina's Zhao Jing won the women's 50 backstroke, a non-Olympic event, in 27.06 seconds. That knocked off the record set a day earlier by Russia's Anastasia …Phelps sets world record after shock lossKenya Broadcasting CorporationMichael Phelps rebounds with world recordDetroit Free PressSeven more worlds records knock off BeijingThe Associated PressThe Associated Press -The Associated Press -The Associated Pressall 2,994 news articles »

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Schipper sets 26th WR of worlds, passing Beijing - USA Today

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Brisbane TimesSchipper sets 26th WR of worlds, passing BeijingUSA Today… Jess Schipper of Australia has set the 26th world record of the world swimming championships, surpassing the total from last summer's Beijing Olympics. …High-tech suits wrecking integrity of swimming recordsChicago TribuneDescenza Breaks Fly Record as Liu Struggles For PaceNew York TimesSchipper snags fly gold ahead of Olympic champ LiuAFPABC Online -Melbourne Herald Sunall 282 news articles »

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Rethinking Islam: Islamic group threatens to attack Beijing Olympics

Friday, July 31st, 2009

URUMQI, CHINA: An Islamic group that has threatened to attack the Olympics released a new video warning Muslims to avoid planes, trains and buses used by Chinese, a US group that monitors militant organisations said. …

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NBA star Paul headed back to China as cage ambassador | Home

Friday, July 31st, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul was so taken by basketball’s popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he’s adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold …

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What Did China Get From Hosting The Olympics? | UMSiteManager.com

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Beijing is out billions of dollars, and all the mess they need to clean up. What did they really gain from hosting the olympics?

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Detentions Illustrate Limits of Free Speech in China (New York Times)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Several arrests show that the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing last year failed to expand freedom of speech, despite hopes that the events would push the government toward more democratic policies.

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Hornets’ Paul returning to China as basketball ambassador (The Houma Courier)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Brett Martel The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS - Chris Paul was so taken by basketball’s popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he’s adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold medal.

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