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New $17 million cultural centre shows face of modern Japan
LEADIN:
A new 17-million US dollar cultural centre in London's bustling Knightsbridge is showcasing the face of modern Japan.
Japan House London is paving the way for increased interest in the country as Tokyo...
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Sprinter Usain Bolt says bad back has caused problems
Olympic champion Usain Bolt confirmed Thursday that a bad back has been causing him hamstring problems, leading to a pair of losses to training partner Yohan Blake at the Jamaican trials.
"It was a slight problem. I got that fixed and...
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RR0248/C Japan: Women Sumo
Tokyo, Japan (Recent): Nihon University women sumo wrestlers, Tokyo street with sumo statues, Ryoun Noodle Bar, SOT in Japanese, Yuko Kawakami, worker, Ryoun Noodle Bar; SOT in Japanese, Hideji Nakamura, worker, Ryoun Noodle Bar;...
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GB cyclists Hoy and Pendleton talk after medal success
STORYLINE: GB cyclists Hoy and Pendleton talk after medal success
Britain's Sir Chris Hoy won his second gold medal of London 2012 on Tuesday (August 7) Britain equalled its Beijing track cycle record of seven wins from 10 events - but...
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USA: NEW YORK: IOC CORRUPTION SCANDAL PRESS CONFERENCE
New York, U.S. - January 21 1999
1. Dick Pound, IOC Vice President, steps up onto stage
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dick Pound, IOC Vice President
3. Cutaway of audience
4. Cameras
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dick Pound, IOC Vice President...
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An animated display of London's jigsaw-style 2012 Olympics logo, which has drawn an unfavorable public response, was removed from an official Web site Tuesday following concern it could trigger epileptic seizures.
HEADLINE: New Olympic logo: seizure risk?
CAPTION: The new logo marking the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London is getting panned by the public. And an animation pulled from the Web because it may trigger epileptic seizures. (June 6)...
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Can green tea enhance Olympic ahtletes'' performances?
London, UK, April 16, 2012
1. Various of tea shop owner Timothy d''Offay and assistant prising open tea chest
2. Close zoom out of wooden plaque with teapot sign to reveal canisters of tea
3. Mid low view of canisters
4. Close of...
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AUSTRALIA: IOC SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT POUND
English/Nat
The senior vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday expressed his dismay at the Australian authorities' decision not to admit two accredited individuals into the country for the Olympic Games....
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Roosters fight to the death in blood sport competition
LEAD IN:The Year of the Rooster is being celebrated in the Philippines with a blood thirsty display of cockfighting at the 2017 World Slasher Cup.Cockfighting is a billion dollar industry in the Philippines with more than 25 million...
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Brexit in focus at London startup tech-fest
LEAD IN:Virtual and augmented reality, health technology and mobile tech are taking centre stage at the annual TechCrunch Disrupt startup event in London.According to a recent report, the British capital remains Europe's biggest tech hub...
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World Sailing CEO on Rio Olympic clean-up
Brazil must ensure that Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay is cleared of garbage to ensure a level playing field at this summer's Olympic Games, the CEO of World Sailing said on Tuesday.During an interview with The Associated Press,...
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SWITZERLAND: IOC PROPOSE SETTING UP ANTI DRUG AGENCY
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The International Olympic Committee has proposed setting up an anti-drug agency to coordinate the worldwide fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
The IOC executive board called for the creation of an "Olympic movement...
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IOC President presser at end of Executive Board meeting
1. Mid of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge, walking into media conference
2. Wide of media conference with President Rogge and IOC spokeswoman Giselle Davies
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jacques Rogge,...
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Greek American baseball players test positive, reax
Hellenic Olympic Committee headquarters, Athens, Greece - August 9, 2004
1. Wide of news conference
2. Various journalists
2. Mid-shot of podium
3. Various of journalists
4. SOUNDBITE (Greek) Ioannis Papadigiannakis, Ioannis...
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The operating budget for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 was announced at 7 billion reals (2.9 billion US dollars) by organisers on Thursday, an increase of 27 percent over the figure submitted in the 2009 bid.
The operating budget for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 was announced at 7 billion reals (2.9 billion US dollars) by organisers on Thursday, an increase of 27 percent over the figure submitted in the 2009 bid.
The budget is purely...
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London landmark undergoes upgrade works
AP Television
London, UK, 6 July 2009
1. Wide shot boat on river in front of London Eye
2. Mid shot capsules
3. Mid shot capsules with white temporary capsule in middle
4. Close up white temporary capsule
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Kevin...
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VOICE Half of the roof is in place on the Olympic stadium
VOICED BY: Amanda Palmer
00:00 Wide shot of stadium with unfinished roof
00:04 Various of stadium roof partially finished
00:12 SOUNDBITE: (English) Fani Palli-Petralia, Greek''s Deputy Culture Minister:
00:28 Exterior stadium with...
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IOC says pollution may cause delays to outdoor Olympic events
October 25, 2007
1. Wide of the opening ceremony of the 7th World Conference on Sport and Environment
2. Mid of IOC President Jacques Rogge and BOCOG President Liu Qi on the stage
3. Wide of the conference
4. Wide of participants
5. Mid...
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Chinese officials said Thursday that they would shut down more factories and take additional cars off the roads if current pollution curbs do not clear the city's air enough before next week's Olympic Games.
HEADLINE: Olympics '08: China weighs lingering pollution
CAPTION: Chinese officials said Thursday that they would shut down more factories and take additional cars off the roads if current pollution curbs do not clear the city's air...
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Dorian Ho presents his new collection of eco chic clothes.
It is estimated that 10 million tonnes of textiles are wasted annually in Europe and America alone. China's figures are unknown but appear very high. The country is, by far, the largest exporter of apparel and textiles, with 40 pcts of...
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interview with Olympic Medalists and Gymnasts for Great Britain Max Whitlock and Louis Smith at the Rio 2016 Olympics PART TWO
interview with Olympic Medalists and Gymnasts for Great Britain Max Whitlock and Louis Smith at the Rio 2016 Olympics PART TWO
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Olympics: CAS rejects Russia appeal bars athletes from Rio (2)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday dismissed a Russian appeal against a ban imposed by athletics governing body the IAAF over state run doping barring the countrys track and field team from the Rio Games
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2016 Olympic athletes already in training
A Kenyan Olympian is working with young athletes in Nairobi in the hope of creating athletics stars in time for Rio 2016.
Former 5,000 metre cross country champion John Ngugi won gold in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
When it comes to...