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Sprinter Usain Bolt says bad back has caused problems

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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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Olympic flame lighting ceremony, start of torch relay for Sochi Games

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Using the sun's rays, the Olympic flame lighting for the Winter Games in Sochi went off without a hitch in southern Greece on Sunday, ahead of its journey across Russia's nine time zones and even a trip to space before the Games take...
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Protest by those critical of economic impact and corporate flavour of Olympics

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Several hundred people critical of the economic impact and corporate flavour of the Olympics marched near the city's Olympic Park on Saturday, determined to send a message that Britain was not united in backing the games. They marched...
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Hillary Clinton presser, Moscow lobbyists for IOC decision

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1. Hillary Clinton walks onto stage with Michael Bloomberg and other NYC2012 bid supporters and officials 2. Clinton shakes hands with Nadia Comaneci 3. NYC2012 bid leader Dan Doctoroff and New York Congressman Charles Rangel on stage...
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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's waxwork is unveiled at Madame Tussauds

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The world's fastest man was frozen in time Monday (23 JUL 2012) as Madame Tussauds unveiled a statue of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. Bolt was a triple gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, becoming the first man in...
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Protest against Dow Chemicals Olympic sponsorship

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Supporters of the Bhopal tragedy survivors staged a protest near the Olympic Park on Friday in an effort to shame sponsor Dow Chemical on the day of the opening ceremony. The survivors of the 1984 deadly gas leak in India say Dow owes...
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Beijing to clamp down on Olympic counterfeits

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HEADLINE: Beijing to clamp down on Olympic counterfeits CAPTION: The Beijing Olympic Committee vowed to crack down on the sale of counterfeit merchandise, a practice that has been common throughout the city. (Aug. 6) [Notes:ANCHOR...
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The zodiac and Alice in Wonderland provide inspiration at the Nailympics

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As athletes battle it out in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, wannabe Olympians in Rome have been filing their nails in a bid to win gold. Exotic flora and fauna designs have vied with elaborate zodiac themes for first prize. The...
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RR0248/C Japan: Women Sumo

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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

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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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India calls for IOC to drop Dow Chemical as Olympic sponsor

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13 March 2012 1. Mid of child at Chingari Rehabilitation Centre, which provides medical treatment for children affected by Bhopal gas incident 2. Close of blind child at Chingari Clinic 3. Wide of children undergoing physiotherapy at...
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Chinese officials tour food preparation facilities

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1. Various of chickens being processed at Beijing Huadu Broiler Company workshop 2. Various of chicken meat being checked in laboratory 3. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) She Feng, General Manager of Beijing Huadu Broiler Company: "We have...
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USA: NEW YORK: IOC CORRUPTION SCANDAL PRESS CONFERENCE

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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.

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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?

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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

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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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Mbeki comments on Zimbabwe elex; ADDS Brown comments Zim elex, Olympic torch, global fin inst reform

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1. South African President Thabo Mbeki shaking hands with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown ++MUTE++ 2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Thabo Mbeki, South African President: "I think it is time to wait. Let's see the outcome of the election...
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AUSTRALIA: PROTESTS AGAINST SPORTSWEAR COMPANY NIKE

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English/Nat Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney on Monday to protest against the sportswear company Nike. The demonstrators allege that Nike products are manufactured in Indonesian sweat shops and that the company underpay their...
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Roosters fight to the death in blood sport competition

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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

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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

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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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Calls To Cancel The Summer Olympics Grow

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Dr. Naoto Ueyama said the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government have underestimated the risks.
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WRAP Russian at centre of Olympic scandal arrested

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Venice 1. Various of news briefing by Guardia Di Finanza of the Italian Financial Police 2. Map used during briefing to show money laundering routes used by Russian gang 3. Close-up of hand-out photo by police of alleged Russian...
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SWITZERLAND: IOC PROPOSE SETTING UP ANTI DRUG AGENCY

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Eng/French/Nat 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...