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IOC accepts Phelps' apology for marijuana photo
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence Monday that Michael Phelps will learn from his "inappropriate behavior" and continue to serve as a role model after a British newspaper published a photo of him inhaling from a marijuana pipe.
Nations:Switzerland People:Michael Phelps Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2009-02-02
Record fines after China attempts to get physical
BEIJING - China's attempts to bring more contact into the domestic game is behind the increase in violence on court and has contributed to a rise in crowd disorder, the country's basketball chief said on Thursday.
People:Yao Ming Activities:Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) 2008 Beijing Olympics
2009-01-15
China blames global slowdown for tourism woes
BEIJING (AFP) - The number of tourists visiting China fell last year for the first time since the deadly SARS virus hit the country in 2003, the government said, blaming the global economic crisis for the decline.
Nations:China Russia Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2009-01-09
Fewer visitors to China last year despite Olympics
BEIJING - The number of travelers to China dropped by 2 million in 2008 in what was supposed to be a banner year for tourism but became one dampened by Olympics-related security measures and the global economic crunch.
Nations:China Hong Kong Russia Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics
2009-01-08
World bids a relieved adieu to a rocky year
SYDNEY, Australia - Fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscopic shower of light over Sydney's shimmering harbor Wednesday, as the world's first major city to ring in 2009 celebrated the end of a decidedly rocky year with cheers, beers and a sense of relief.
Nations:India Philippines Hong Kong Thailand Japan Malaysia People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Hu Jintao Activities:2009 New Year's Day Global Financial Crisis 2008 Beijing Olympics
2008-12-31
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- IOC accepts Phelps' apology for marijuana photo 2009-02-02
- Record fines after China attempts to get physical 2009-01-15
- China blames global slowdown for tourism woes 2009-01-09
- Fewer visitors to China last year despite Olympics 2009-01-08
- World bids a relieved adieu to a rocky year 2008-12-31
- China sees fall in foreign tourists this year 2008-12-03
- Long-term plan aids marketing of Michael Phelps 2008-09-07
- Orchestra admits 'miming' at Sydney Olympics in 2000 2008-08-28
- Olympics: Beijingers hope Games clean-up stays in place 2008-08-25
- Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude 2008-08-24
- Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games 2008-08-24
- Proud China brings curtain down on epic Games 2008-08-24
- US hoops back on top, beats Spain for gold medal 2008-08-24
- Kenya's Wanjiru wins men's Olympic marathon 2008-08-24
- Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall 2008-08-24
- US disappointed Olympics didn't open China more 2008-08-24
- Phelps rescues dazed and confused USA 2008-08-24
- US wins gold medal in men's volleyball 2008-08-24
- At last: Richards, Felix, Wariner get their golds 2008-08-23
- Aussie Mitcham prevents China diving sweep 2008-08-23
- Brazil defeats US 3-1 for volleyball gold 2008-08-23
- South Korea wins improbable gold in baseball 2008-08-23
- Good finish: Americans sweep Olympic 1,600 relays 2008-08-23
- Revenge is sweet for NBA kings 2008-08-23
- Fountain given Olympic heptathlon silver after Blonska forfeit 2008-08-23
- Gymnasts' parents 'indignant' over age questions 2008-08-22
- Gymnasts' parents "indignant" over age questions 2008-08-22
- Americans sweep beach volleyball gold medals 2008-08-22
- China: Can Olympic gold last? 2008-08-22
- China Olympic breakthroughs keep coming 2008-08-21
- US softball team denied gold, loses 3-1 to Japan 2008-08-21
- Table Tennis champions give nod to sexing up sport 2008-08-21
- Imperial past drives China's Olympic dream 2008-08-21
- Chen wins on last dive to give China its 7th gold 2008-08-21
- China charge, SKorea champion dumped in Olympics table tennis 2008-08-21
- USA stun Cuba to reach women's Olympic final 2008-08-21
- Merritt stuns Wariner to lead US 400m Olympic medal sweep 2008-08-21
- Butterfingers drop US men, women out of 400 relays 2008-08-21
- US women's basketball advances to gold medal game 2008-08-21
- Walsh, May-Treanor of US win 2nd beach volley gold 2008-08-21
- China's Xue, Zhang win bronze in beach volleyball 2008-08-21
- FIFA chief rebukes China over lack of football planning 2008-08-21
- Wang makes history for USA in Olympic table tennis 2008-08-21
- Walsh, May-Treanor of US win 2nd beach volley gold 2008-08-21
- Like lightning, Bolt sets record in Olympic 200m 2008-08-20
- US 'Dream Team' looking to awake from nightmare 2008-08-20
- After disappointing 1500, Lagat moves on in 5K 2008-08-20
- US beats Japan 4-1 to make Olympic softball final 2008-08-20
- Richards, Jones squander chances at Olympic gold 2008-08-19
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