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Countdown to the Olympics
July 8, 2008Beijing- With just one month to go before the Olympics, China is reaffirming its promises of complete media freedom and unfettered Internet access during the games. These assurances come even as foreign journ... Read More
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Islamic Games 2008
June 3, 2008
South Brunswick, New Jersey - The U.S.'s largest Muslim sporting and athletic event, Islamic Games 2008, has just completed it's second season.
Bridges TV was there covering the games and we feature the Me... Read More
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Olympic Torch Relay Goes to Indonesia
April 22, 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Olympic torch relay landed in Indonesia to an invite-only celebration.
The lighting ceremony and actual relay was shortened and held in a private meeting.
80 torchbearers ran ar... Read More
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Olympic Torch Lands in Oman
April 14, 2008
Oman - The Olympic torch relay moved its way to Oman and the Olympic Committee expects smooth sailing for the relay.
After going through some rough protests in Paris, London, and San Francisco the torch ... Read More
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China Foils Alleged Olympic Plot
April 10, 2008
Beijing- China said Thursday that it had uncovered a plot by members of an extremist group to sabotage the Beijing Summer Olympics with suicide bombings and kidnappings of foreign visitors.
Chinese offi... Read More
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Olympic Flame Extinguished in Paris
April 7, 2008
Paris, France - The Olympic flame arrived to Paris from London and was stopped in the middle of its relay through the town.
French athlete and former 400 meter world champion Stephane Diagana was the firs... Read More
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Olympic Flame Goes Through Turkey
April 4, 2008
Istanbul, Turkey - The Olympic torch made its way through Turkey on Friday.
The flame made its way into Turkey's largest city of Istanbul where 80 torchbearers were involved.
The first torch bearer was T... Read More
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High Altitude Friendly with Diego Maradona
March 18, 2008
Bolivia - Bolivian
President Evo Mrales is getting ready for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers by
playing in a friendly match with Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona.
Chile and Bolivia face of... Read More
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Roddick Wins in Dubai
March 10, 2008
Dubai - Andy Roddick had to come from behind to win the Dubai Tennis Championship over unseeded Feliciano Lopez.
Roddick won 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 to claim his first Dubai title.
On his way to the title, Roddic... Read More
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Golfer Kills Hawk With Golf Ball
Professional Golfer Tripp Isenhour is being charged with killing a hawk on purpose at a Florida golf course.
Isenhour was filming a segment for a show called, "Shoot Like A Pro," when be became annoyed at a screeching h... Read More
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DC Athlete Disqualified Over Muslim Gear
January 18, 2008
Washington- A high school track star has been disqualified from a meet because officials said the custom-made outfit she wears to conform to her Muslim faith violated competition rules.
Juasha... Read More
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Los Angeles: Cricket Taming the Gangs
January 2, 2008
Los Angeles- The gentleman's game of cricket is making its way to the dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.
Cricket club founder Ted Hayes decided to set up a cricket league as a nove... Read More
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Maasai Warriors Run in London Marathon
April 14, 2008
London, U.K. - Six Maasai warriors from Northern Tanzania ran in the London Marathon to raise money for their village.
The village of Eluai has suffered from droughts in the past couple years and it need... Read More
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Olympic Flame Arrives in San Francisco
April 8, 2008
San Francisco, CA - The Olympic torch has arrived for its only North American stop amid heavy security today.
It’s one day after its visit to Paris descended into chaos.
You’ll of course remember this ... Read More
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5k Runner to Represent Palestine at Olympics
April 7, 2008
Gaza, Palestinem - Nader Masri can run, but thus far he can not run for Palestine at this years upcoming Summer Olympics.
The 5-k runner has been training by running up and down the streets of the Gaza St... Read More
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Bad Air Forces Marathoner Away
March 10, 2008
Haile Gebreselassie has backed out of one marathon event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The world recorder holder says he is backing out of the longer event because of the city's air pollution levels.
Th... Read More
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Atwal Wins Malyasian Open
March 10, 2008
Malyasia - Indian golfer Arjun Atwal won his second career Malyasian Open after he defeated Swede Peter Hedblom in a playoff.
Awtal birded the 18th to force the playoff, and then won the title with a par... Read More
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