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Deconstructing the Bird's Nest

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:10:00 GMT

As the world has turned its eyes to China's capital, the Bird's Nest has become a symbol of the Games. While it's a sight to behold, what makes the stadium so fitting for this city and these Games?

Green medal for Olympic Village

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:08:00 GMT

The sprawling Olympic Village in Beijing won its own gold medal for going green.

Li Ning shares soar after Olympic opening

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:09:00 GMT

Shares of Li Ning's sportswear company soared Monday after the Chinese star athlete drew world attention as the final torchbearer in the Beijing Olympics.

Torch takes historic run on Great Wall

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:39:00 GMT

The Olympic flame made one of its final relays Thursday on the eve of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony as torchbearers carried it along the ancient Great Wall of China.

Athletes village offers life of leisure

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Beijing's Olympic Village offers pool tables, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pool, movies, a 24-hour dining hall, even Chinese lesson. And, oh yeah, and the roast is pretty good, too.

The word on the Bird

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:15:00 GMT

Fanciful masterwork or the "Swiss Miss"? In a city loaded with showy outsourced architectural design, Beijing's National Stadium stands out and is about to get some serious air time.

This is Beijing

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:20:00 GMT

Long the cradle of Chinese civilization, Beijing has made a recent return to global prominence. Find out more about the Olympic host city that is both a tribute to China's past and a gateway to its future.

Meet the mascots

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:49:00 GMT

The 2008 Games will feature five mascots coined the Fuwas. These friendly fellows carry a unifying message of peace and represent the forces of nature.

Blue skies emerge as Games near

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:59:00 GMT

One of the biggest concerns about the Beijing Olympics is clearing up -- at least a little bit. Just days before the Opening Ceremony, blue skies have been the predominant scene around the Olympic venues.

Pope sends greetings to China

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:52:00 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI sent greetings to China on Sunday before the Olympics and said he hoped the Games would offer an example of coexistence among people from different countries.

Rain, rain go away for Opening Ceremony

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Rain threatens to dampen Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

Olympic torch reaches earthquake-ravaged Sichuan

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:24:00 GMT

GUANG'AN, China(AP) - Crowds roared with delight and waved hundreds of Chinese flags in welcome as the Olympic torch began an emotional tour of Sichuan on Sunday, three months after a powerful quake devastated large swaths of the lush, mountainous province.

Beijing readies for influx of foreign visitors

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:27:00 GMT

In a matter of days, hundreds of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries will flood into China's capital.

Expert import: Foreign coaches in China

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:38:00 GMT

After finishing second to the United States in the gold medal tally in Athens, China could top the charts if all goes according to plan in Beijing. Integral to these efforts have been the imported expertise of more than a dozen foreign coaches.

Expert import: Foreign coaches in China

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:38:00 GMT

Secret's out: Opening Ceremony details leaked

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:12:00 GMT

The Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Games will feature a dramatic countdown, an illuminated globe and performers flying like Peter Pan.

Beijing air shows improvement

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:17:00 GMT

In recent days, Beijing's air has showed dramatic improvement, according to the pollution index. City officials say the curb on cars and factories are having the desired effect in cleaning the air before the Olympics.

Going, going, gone! Beijing tickets sold out

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:21:00 GMT

All tickets to Olympic events in Beijing have been sold, putting the 2008 Games on course to be the first to sell out. In all, 6.8 million Olympic tickets were available for domestic and foreign sales.

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:19:00 GMT

The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions.

Ticket sale starts stampede in Beijing

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:55:00 GMT

Thousands of eager fans who had waited for up to two days swarmed sales windows Friday for the final batch of tickets to next month's Olympic Games, knocking people to the ground and bending metal barricades in the chaotic crush.