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  1. China will clear up algae in time for Olympics sailing

    by , 4th July 2008 at 12:57 PM (Tracking the News)
    By Tham Choy Lin

    Beijing - China is confident that it will be able to clean up a massive algae outbreak in Qingdao, the host city of the Olympics sailing competition with the Games just five weeks away.

    Chemical and biological means are being considered to add to the manual clear up to ensure the venue will be ready, Beijing Olympic Games Organising Committee Executive Vice-President Jiang Xiaoyu said Thursday.

    "We are fully confident ... the focus now ...
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  2. Olympic Games to promote peace, friendship - Ban

    by , 3rd July 2008 at 02:48 PM (Tracking the News)
    Beijing – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted the opportunity presented by the Beijing Olympic Games to promote friendship and peace.
    He was speaking on Wednesday during a tour of the site where athletes and fans from around the world will gather in just over one month’s time.

    “I hope this Olympic Games will be the venue for all athletes and people of the world to promote their mutual understanding, harmony, reconciliation and friendship on ...
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