Topic: 2008 Summer Olympics
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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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Olympics gymnastics: 5 athletes to watch
Some of the best Olympic drama can be found on the high beams or mats. This is the stage where Kerri Strug and Nadia Comaneci became global stars. Any slight wobble or misstep can undo a performance, making gymnastics competitions far from predictable. Butt here are five gymnasts who should find themselves in the medals hunt in London.
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Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics
Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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China's leadership shakeup: Bo Xilai and 4 other names to watch
Five names to keep an eye on as China prepares for a once-in-a-decade leadership change.
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Lindsey Vonn race suit: How big an advantage at Vancouver Olympics?
Lindsey Vonn race suit: Vonn, Bode Miller, and the rest of the skiers on the USA and Canada teams are wearing an ultra-fast race suit at the Vancouver Olympics designed by Spyder, whose previous super-suit was banned for being unfair.
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USA, Canada ride new sports to top of Winter Olympics medal count
The USA and Canada have become major players in the Winter Olympics medal count mostly because new sports, such as short track and snowboarding, have been introduced since 1992. A breakdown of which sports have benefited which countries the most.
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China’s alternative to Communism and democracy
In China, Communism has lost the capacity to inspire. Enter Confucianism.
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Winter Olympics: Women banned from ski jumping, but women’s participation way up
Women ski jumpers banned from the Winter Olympic event. But women's participation in the Olympic Games has increased dramatically in recent years.
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Olympic athletes who put their faith first
Four top competitors – including skeleton racer Noelle Pikus-Pace, who races Thursday in Vancouver – talk about drawing on their Christian faith in sport.
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Choi Hyun-mi, teen boxing champ, spurs fellow North Korean defectors to keep fighting
Choi Hyun-mi, who fled to South Korea as a girl and soon won a world boxing championship, has helped boost the morale of fellow North Korean defectors who continue to struggle in their adopted country.
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Nodar Kumaritashvili crash: what we've learned
Questions swirl around whether the track was approaching the point of being too dangerous. Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili was a skilled luger, Georgia's minister for culture and sport said Friday.
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Beijing boasts of 'leapfrog development' in Tibet
Despite $45.4 billion in investments since 2001 and more than a decade of double-digit economic growth, some observers question whether Tibetans have benefited as much as Han Chinese.
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In Pictures: Architectural marvels
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/16
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Result of Marion Jones doping scandal: a race that no one won
The IOC decided Thursday not to reallocate the gold medal that admitted drug-cheat Marion Jones won in the 100 meter sprint at the 2000 Olympics. Why? The silver medalist has also been linked with doping.
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Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo faces subversion case
Police have presented a subversion case against prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, raising the likelihood that he will face trial and then prison. The move furthers China's crackdown on democracy activists.
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Opinion: Opportunity in Copenhagen: take on energy subsidies
Their goal is to spur growth, but these billions spent on fossil fuels just drain budgets while helping the rich.
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China executes two in tainted milk scandal
China executed two milk producers from last fall's tainted milk scandal on Tuesday. The scandal raised questions about China's business culture.
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Beijing gets early snow! Thank cloud seeding.
China's latest cloud seeding effort brought Beijing's earliest snow in 20 years on Sunday.
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Did anti-Americanism kill Chicago’s Olympic bid?
Some blame former president Bush. Rush Limbaugh says it's Obama's fault. But IOC President Rogge’s dream of a South American Olympic games is a more likely reason.
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On China's 60th anniversary, Tibet wants quiet
Thousands are expected at a government-led rally in Lhasa as Chinese soldiers with tear gas patrol the streets in a bid to prevent a riot similar to the one in March.
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Ire over proposed 'eco-barriers' in Rio de Janeiro
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Photojournalism enters a golden age
As the importance of real-time news and images rise, photojournalism is gaining greater cultural currency.
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For China, far west is rife with terror plots
Authorities blocked an Afghan plane from landing Sunday in Xinjiang, a predominantly Uighur region. They cited a bomb threat, but none was found.
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China relishes Olympics legacy
Beijing enjoys a better subway system and air quality thanks to the 2008 Games. National pride has flourished. But the political openness promised last year has not.
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Speed-walking school helps Colombian refugee children fit in with their Ecuadorian peers
The children train at Ecuador's famous Escuela de Marcha, a race-walking school that produced the country's only Olympic medalist, Jefferson Perez.
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Study: China's Olympic effort to curb smog had little effect
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