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A group of protesters planning to protest the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong have been barred from entering the city, local media and activists say. They were questioned at the airport and put on a flight to London
HEADLINE: Torch protesters tossed from Hong Kong
CAPTION: A group of protesters planning to protest the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong have been barred from entering the city, local media and activists say. They were questioned at the...
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CHINA: SHANGHAI: ANIMAL OLYMPICS (V)
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An animal Olympics is enthralling crowds in Shanghai, China.
Audiences have been flocking to a mini-stadium in the city's wild animal park to see what's been dubbed the "National Animal Sports Games".
Memories of the...
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A traditional way of life is under threat as an Alp resort enjoys success
Courchevel 1850 - 16, Feb 2007
1. Various of luxury chalets at Courchevel 1850
2. Ski lifts at the resort
Meribel - Feb 2007
3. Various of people skiing
Courchevel 1850 - 16, Feb 2007
4. Courchevel visitors enjoying lunch in the...
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U.S. gold medallist Sage Kostenburg has dismissed claims by other athletes that the Olympics snowboard course is unsafe. (Feb. 10)
US gold medallist Sage Kostenburg has dismissed claims by other athletes that the Olympics snowboard course is unsafe.
At an International Olympic Committee (IOC) news conference on Monday, he said comments made ahead of the slopestyle...
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First look inside CCTV's landmark new Beijing TV centre
1. Various exteriors of the new China Central TV building, still under construction
2. CCTV staff working in new, temporary Broadcast Centre
3. Wide of staff working at computers
4. Pan from control screen monitors to staff in control...
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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: WEIGHTLIFTER (V)
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VOICED BY: Vera Frankl
Officials have announced that three athletes and a coach have been barred from Sydney's Olympic games for doping.
Taiwan, which has already been hurt by two drug cases, ordered weightlifter Chen Po-pu...
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Rio won't meet Olympic water cleanup pledge
Rio de Janeiro will not make good on its Olympic pledge of slashing the flow of raw sewage and garbage into the Guanabara Bay, where the 2016 games' sailing and wind surfing competitions are to be held, the state's top environmental...
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Frm UK PM Blair on Olympics bringing nations together, boost to UK, how London will do great job
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday said the 2012 Games were "an opportunity to showcase modern Britain, modern London" and added "it'll be a great opportunity for us which I'm sure we'll seize with both hands".
In an...
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CHINA: BEIJING: BID FOR 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES
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(B) Billions of dollars are being spent on improving Beijing's environment as part of the city's bid to win the 2008 Olympic Games.
Officials say the campaign will focus on cleaning the air, improving sewerage and minimising...
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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: SUCCESS
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Sydney has been judged to have staged an Olympics which will set the gold standard for the third millennium.
Organisers have been given top marks by the International Olympic Committee even before the official closing...
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Demo calling for water quality to be improved in 2016 Olympic city
Environmentalists and swimmers demonstrated at Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach on Saturday, calling on authorities to improve water quality before the start of the 2016 Olympic Games.
The site is one of many that protesters say...
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ITALY: ROME: MAYOR DEMANDS IOC VOTE AGAIN ON OLMYPICS LOCATION
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The Mayor of Rome has demanded the International Olympic Committee vote again on the location for the 2004 Olympics.
Francesco Rutelli called for a nonpolitical commission to oversee another vote, after Rome lost out to...
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2012 GAMES TO OPEN IN AN ENGLISH MEADOW
Danny Boyle, the artistic director in charge of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, unveiled his plans on Tuesday for what the world can expect from the ceremony.
The Olympic Stadium on the 27th July will be transformed into a rural...
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Prince teases Culture Secretary about bell incident, meets talented children
British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt became the butt of a royal joke in London on Thursday.
Hunt narrowly missed bystanders when a hand-bell he was ringing to herald the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games last week flew off its...
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Reax and analysis as tight Sochi security raises rights concerns
Russia's pledge to host the "the safest Olympics in history" at the Sochi Winter games in 2014, is creating more concerns that authorities are stifling dissent and violating privacy.
Organisers have introduced some of the most extensive...
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Activists disrupt meeting, Bach comments
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 28 February, 2015
1. Journalists and guests film as environmental activist shouts inside lobby of luxury hotel on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, where Olympic officials were meeting
2. SOUNDBITE (English)...
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The best paddlers in North America have come to North Carolina hoping win a ticket to London and a chance at an Olympic gold medal.
HEADLINE: Olympic ping pong takes on a Tar Heel flair
CAPTION: The best paddlers in North America have come to North Carolina hoping win a ticket to London and a chance at an Olympic gold medal. (April 20)
[Location: Cary, North...
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Michael Phelps won the 100 meter butterfly, and tied Mark Spitz' record of 7 gold medals in one Olympics; Stars to duel in men's 100 meter track race; U.S. women's basketball team routs Spain
HEADLINE: Olympic Minute: Phelps ties Spitz, and more
CAPTION: Michael Phelps won the 100 meter butterfly, and tied Mark Spitz' record of 7 gold medals in one Olympics; Stars to duel in men's 100 meter track race; U.S. women's basketball...
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China invests billions in ski resorts
The ski season may be ending, but many people in China believe the sport here is just beginning
China is a country where a growing number of people have enough time and money to go skiing and snowboarding.
At this resort in Chongli,...
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Olympic gold and London icons for auction
London, UK, July 27, 2012
1. Close of 1908 Olympic gold medal being held by curator
2. Close of portrait of rower Raymond Etherington-Smith winner of the 1908 Olympic gold medal
3. Close of rear side of the medal
4. Close tilt down of...
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Olympic London - Destination Piccadilly Circus
London's Piccadilly Circus is one of the UK capital's busiest junctions - thronging with traffic, shoppers, neon advertising hoardings and tourists.
Many come to see what the hype is about - others to argue about whether it's Eros', or...
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KATE WINSLET, KENNETH BRANAGH GET ROYAL HONORS
Kate Winslet has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for her titanic contribution to the arts.
The actress, who won a best actress Academy Award in 2009 for "The Reader" and made her breakthrough as the feisty Rose in 1997 blockbuster...
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NEWS FEATURE Search for logo for Madrid Olympic Games bid
1. Pan of Madrid Olympic bid logos on display on Prado Boulevard
2. Teenagers looking at logo
3. Women walking past logos
4. Old man looking at logo
5. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) No name given, local resident:
''I think that it is fantastic,...
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Penguins at zoo get Olympic-themed diving board
1. Wide of penguin pool at ZSL London Zoo with London Olympics themed diving board
2. Two penguins standing next to water
3. ZSL London Zoo Head Bird Keeper Adrian Walls trying to tempt penguins onto diving board with fish
4. Close up of...