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A souvenir collector who somehow got his hands on 5,000 condoms due to be handed out to athletes at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, is set to sell them at auction. Full Article at Newslite.tv
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BEIJING, Nov. 7 -- Although geographically far apart, China and Africa have time-honored friendship, which has been cemented over the long course of history. Full Article at Xinhua
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Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's pole vault competition, smiles after receiving an award from Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) during a ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009. View Photo »
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In order for the Beijing Olympic bid to succeed, we actively worked on China's friends, hoping that they would give their votes to Rogge
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GUO LEI, who is hosting an auction of 5,000 condoms leftover from the Beijing Olympic Games last year. Full Article at Time Magazine
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In 2008, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) banned double amputee Oscar Pistorius from racing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Later that same year, the ban was reversed. Full Article at Popular Science
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Sino-British relations have had their share of ruptures over the centuries, from the Opium Wars to the disturbed progress of the Beijing Olympic torch through London's streets a few years ago. Full Article at The Independent
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) awards the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva with the Order of Honour at the Kremlin in Moscow, September 8, 2009. View Photo »
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A senior Chinese member in the IOC purposely defied our strategies and nominated IOC member Kim Un-yong, causing awkwardness for the Beijing Olympic Committee
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REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy - Melanie Oudin has the bright lights on her again. Oudin surged from nowhere to reach the U.S. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor
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At the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games, Lang Lang brought the audience an unforgettable night by playing "Starlight". Full Article at People's Daily Online
About 2008 Summer Olympics
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The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony beginning at 08:08:08 pm CST (12:08:08 UTC) at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.[a] Some events will be held outside Beijing, namely football (in Qi... Full Article
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Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's pole vault competition, smiles after receiving an award from Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) during a ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009.
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) awards the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva with the Order of Honour at the Kremlin in Moscow, September 8, 2009.
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shakes hands with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the 74kg men's freestyle wrestling competition Buvaysa Saytiev, after awarding him with the Order of Service to the Fatherland (fourth degree), at the Kremlin in Moscow, September 8...
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) presents the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva, after awarding her with the Order of Honour, at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009.
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) stands next to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's pole vault competition Yelena Isinbayeva, after awarding her with the Order of Service to the Fatherland (fourth degree), at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Japan's Mie prefecture on September 7, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Japan's Mie prefecture on September 7, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Japan's Mie prefecture on September 7, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Japan's Mie prefecture on September 7, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Japan's Mie prefecture on September 7, 2009.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a ball during a practice session at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Mie prefecture on September 6, 2009. The championships will be held between September 7-13.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, speaks before a practice session at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Mie prefecture on September 6, 2009. The championships will be held between September 7-13.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a ribbon during a practice session at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Mie prefecture on September 6, 2009. The championships will be held between September 7-13.
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Russian rhythmic gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva, the Beijing Olympic champion, performs with a ball during a practice session at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Ise, in Mie prefecture on September 6, 2009. The championships will be held between September 7-13.
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BEIJING - AUGUST 05: A Chinese girl flies kites bearing pictures of Beijing Olympic mascots outside the National Olympic Stadium, known as Bird's Nest on August 5, 2009 in Beijing, China. The Olympic Green has already become the most popular scenic spot of Beijing in the past year.
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BEIJING - AUGUST 05: A visitor holds the imitative gold medal of Beijing Olympic Games outside the National Olympic Stadium, known as Bird's Nest on August 5, 2009 in Beijing, China. The Olympic Green has already become the most popular scenic spot of Beijing in the past year.
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A Chinese man flies kites bearing pictures of Beijing Olympic mascots outside the National Olympic Stadium, known as Bird Nest in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009.
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A man on a scooter rumbles past by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo painted on the side of an apartment block in Beijing, China, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Beijing's authorities are planning to mark the one year anniversary of the summer games with a series of events on Aug. 8.
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A man on a scooter rumbles past by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo painted on the side of an apartment block in Beijing, China, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Beijing's authorities are planning to mark the one year anniversary of the summer games with a series of events on Aug. 8.
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A woman walks past the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo painted on the side of an apartment block in Beijing, China, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Beijing's authorities are planning to mark the one year anniversary of the summer games with a series of events on Aug. 8.
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Visitors pose for a souvenir snap shot next to Beijing Olympic mascots inside the National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, China, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009.
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Olympic silver medallist in the 100m hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Sally McLellan of Australia is seen during a press conference in Monaco, Monday, July 27, 2009, on the eve of the Herculis International Athletics Meeting, at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco.
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The sun is reflected in the swimming goggles of Beijing Olympic open water gold medallist Larisa Ilchenko of Russia at the start of the women's 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22, 2009.
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) awards the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva with the Order of Honour at the Kremlin in Moscow, September 8, 2009.
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