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August 22, 2008

6 foreigners get 10-day detentions for Tibet protest

BEIJING (IHT) Six foreigners - all Americans - who were taken into custody Tuesday as they tried to protest China's rule in Tibet have been given 10-day detentions, the Chinese police said Friday.

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August 8, 2008

Curtain up on Beijing's Olympic Games

BEIJING (Channel News Asia) The 29th Olympic Games, costing an estimated US$40 billion burst into life Friday with a spectacular start to the opening ceremony.

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July 29, 2008

Before guests, Beijing hides some messes

BEIJING (International Herald Tribune) Tourists leaving the west gate of the Temple of Heaven next month will probably not notice Song Wei's home across the street. Nor are spectators along the Olympic marathon route likely to stop by Sun Ruonan's restaurant nearby.

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