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Antarctica to Pyramids -- lights dim for Earth Hour
CHICAGO - From an Antarctic research base and the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Empire State Building in New York and the Sears Tower in Chicago, illuminated patches of the globe went dark Saturday for Earth Hour, a campaign to highlight the threat of climate change.
Nations:U.S. Denmark South Africa Mexico China Australia People:Ban Ki-moon Joseph Biden Cate Blanchett
2009-03-28
Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games
BEIJING (AFP) - The Beijing Olympics, played out against a background of political intrigue and featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, drew to a spectacular close on Sunday.
Nations:Kenya Spain Brazil Russia People:Led Zeppelin Michael Phelps David Beckham Kobe Bryant Zou Shiming Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics
2008-08-24
Phelps rescues dazed and confused USA
BEIJING (AFP) - The United States retreated from Beijing on Sunday whispering a prayer to St Michael and with their leading Olympics officials putting a positive spin on seeing China become the world's newest sports superpower.
Nations:Russia Jamaica Brazil Spain People:Marion Jones Michael Phelps Kobe Bryant Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-24
US Ambassador to China: Release US protesters
BEIJING - The U.S. Ambassador to China is pressing Chinese officials to immediately release eight Americans who were detained for holding pro-Tibet protests during the Olympics.
Nations:U.S. Activities:China-U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Imperial past drives China's Olympic dream
BEIJING (AFP) - China's record-breaking athletes have more than adoring fans driving them onto Olympic glory, they also have constant reminders of the nation's glorious imperial history.
Nations:China People:Michael Phelps Yao Ming Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-21
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