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Fri, 9 May 2008 18:55:00 GMT
Fewer than 100 Days till the 2008 Beijing Olympics: Authors of Forthcoming Book about China Share Tips, Travel Suggestions for Persons Traveling To China This Summer
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Fri, 9 May 2008 18:55:00 GMT
Queen's granddaughter makes British Olympic team
LONDON (AP) - Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will compete for Britain in equestrian at the Beijing Olympics. The 26-year-old Phillips was among five riders selected to the equestrian eventing team Friday by the British Olympic
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:31:00 GMT
Felix, Oliver shine in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar -- Allyson Felix ran inside 11 seconds Friday for the first time to become the season's fastest woman over 100 meters at the Doha Super Grand Prix. Felix made the difference over the final 40 meters, dipping across the line in 10.93 seconds
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:22:00 GMT
Evangelist Franklin Graham Visits China Ahead of Olympics
The son of American evangelist Billy Graham said Friday he is opposed to missionary work at this summer's Beijing Olympic Games. Franklin Graham, also an evangelist, was speaking to reporters Friday during a visit to Beijing for meetings with the
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:17:00 GMT
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
BEIJING - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:15:00 GMT
Evangelist Franklin Graham visits China ahead of Olympics
BEIJING The son of American evangelist Billy Graham said Friday he is opposed to missionary work at this summer's Beijing Olympic Games. Franklin Graham, also an evangelist, was speaking to reporters Friday during a visit to Beijing for meetings with the
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:09:00 GMT
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
BEIJING - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:07:00 GMT
Four golds and three world records for cyclists in Manchester
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Fri, 9 May 2008 17:59:00 GMT
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
0 BEIJING - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:18:00 GMT
Olympic gear sales strong despite flap over made-in-China pieces
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Fri, 9 May 2008 17:16:00 GMT
The flap over made-in-China pieces in Canada's Summer Olympic apparel collection doesn't appear so far to have put a wrinkle in the Hudson's Bay Company's bottom line.
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Fri, 9 May 2008 17:16:00 GMT
Former Austrian IOC member Philipp von Schoeller has died age 86
VIENNA, Austria: Philipp von Schoeller, a former national horse-riding champion and International Olympic Committee member, has died at age 86. Von Schoeller died Tuesday after battling illness for several years, the Chamber of Commerce said Friday. He
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:59:00 GMT
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING -- Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:56:00 GMT
Fewer than 100 Days till the 2008 Beijing Olympics: Authors of Forthcoming Book about China Share Tips, Travel Suggestions for Persons Traveling To Ch
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Fri, 9 May 2008 16:41:00 GMT
Olympics lift China's flat screen TV sales by 71 percent in Q1
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Fri, 9 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT
Pope underlines 'great importance' of Beijing Olympics
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - - Pope Benedict XVI described the Beijing Olympic Games as 'an event of great importance for the entire human family' as he received the China Philharmonic at the Vatican on Wednesday. It was the pontiff's first remarks on the
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:17:00 GMT
Olympics: Beijing tightens security as Games approach: reports
BEIJING (AFP) - - Beijing is implementing a range of new security measures, state media said Friday, as the Chinese capital cranks up efforts to prevent any disruptions affecting the August Olympics. The reports came a day after a top Olympic security
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:13:00 GMT
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter makes Olympic team
LONDON (AP) - Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will compete for Britain in equestrian at the Beijing Olympics. The 26-year-old Phillips was among five riders selected to the equestrian eventing team Friday by the British Olympic
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT
Queen's granddaughter makes Olympic team (AP)
LONDON (AP)Zara Phillips, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will compete for Britain in equestrian at the Beijing Olympics. The 26-year-old Phillips was among five riders selected to the equestrian eventing team Friday by the British Olympic
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:44:00 GMT
Beijing to Heighten Transportation Security for Olympics
Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security checkpoints, a
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:42:00 GMT
China says Beijing Olympics "basically" carbon neutral
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Fri, 9 May 2008 15:33:00 GMT
Evangelist Franklin Graham visits China ahead of Olympics
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Fri, 9 May 2008 15:29:00 GMT
Mounties spending large on 2010 Olympics
OTTAWA, May 9 (UPI) -- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will spend $1.5 million to rent an entire Vancouver hotel for security for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Gursharn Bernier said a deal is in the works with the Blue Horizon
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:24:00 GMT
Madrid 2016, City Council Plan Sports Day
According to a Madrid 2016 media release the aim of the event is to inspire the citizens of Madrid and encourage them to experience the Olympic spirit through different elements of sport. One of the core objectives of Madrid 2016's bid strategy is to
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:19:00 GMT
Baku 2016 To Hold Hearing On Sports And Environment
International specialists in planning and operating mega events such as the Athens 2004 Summer Games and the 2006 FIFA Football World Cup in Germany will be on hand to discuss with high-level delegates from the government how to achieve synergies
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:19:00 GMT
Rio Credit Rating Upgrade Boosts 2016 Bid
Carlos Arthur Nuzman, president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), told Reuters, "this is important because it gives the Olympic movement the certainty that Brazil has the financial security to deliver the Games at the level required. It
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:19:00 GMT
Canadian Pacific and Colin James bring Olympic spirit to Canadian communities
WINNIPEG, May 9 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX/NYSE: CP) today announced it will launch a mobile ambassador for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Canadian Pacific Spirit Train will carry Olympic pride to communities across Canada while
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:10:00 GMT
Beijing to bolster subway, bus security checkpoints in anticipation of Olympics
BEIJING (AP) - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday. All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security
Fri, 9 May 2008 15:08:00 GMT
Beijing vows to protect Olympic intellectual property rights
The Beijing authorities pledged on Thursday to crack down on any infringement of intellectual property rights related to the Olympics. The Beijing authorities pledged on Thursday to crack down on any infringement of intellectual property rights related
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:51:00 GMT
Over 1,000 self-innovated technologies adopted for Beijing Olympics
The Ministry of Science and Technology says, over 1,000 self-innovated technologies has been adopted to help promote a green Beijing Summer Olympics. The Special Olympic torch is an example of one home grown technology. It enables the Olympic flame to
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:50:00 GMT
