Tag: China
Paralympian Maclean looking to bow out on a high
Rowing will be just the latest discipline on a long list that champion disabled athlete John Maclean will tackle when he participates in the Paralympics in Beijing.[MORE]
Doping spectre threatens 'joyful' Paralympics
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The Paralympic Games are known as a joyful Games, a friendly Games, as an event far more laidback than their more famous cousin, the Olympics.[MORE]
Natalie Du Toit: Won't take 'no' for an answer
Never tell Natalie Du Toit no. It only makes her angry, and when she's angry she gets even more determined than usual. [MORE]
Jessica Long: Former Russian to light up the pool
When the Russians picked Becky Hammon, a female basketballer from South Dakota for its Olympic team to Beijing, it made news around the world.[MORE]
Oscar Pistorius: Speed demon by any name
Call him whatever you like, but call Oscar Pistorius one of the biggest stars of the Beijing Paralympics and you won't go far wrong.[MORE]
Dalai Lama in hospital with stomach pain
The Dalai Lama has been admitted to hospital in the Indian city of Mumbai.[MORE]
Beijing to deploy 350,000 cheerleaders for Paralympics: report
Beijing will mobilise 350,000 people to boost spectator figures and liven up the atmosphere for the Paralympic Games, state media reported Wednesday amid flagging ticket sales for the event.[MORE]
Exhausted Dalai Lama cancels trips
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been forced to cancel two overseas trips due to exhaustion.[MORE]
China dissident freed after 16 years in prison
One of China's longest-held political prisoners has been released after serving 16 years of a 20-year jail sentence for setting up an opposition party in defiance of a ban by ruling Communist authorities.[MORE]
Strong earthquake hits Tibet, no casualties reported
A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 magnitude struck Tibet on Monday (local time), but no loss of life was immediately reported, the Tibet Earthquake Bureau said.[MORE]
Analyst warns of looming global climate wars
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An analyst says govts are already being briefed about how to prepare for conflict over natural resources.[MORE]
Games puts China's politics under the spotlight
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The Games are over and debate has already begun as to whether they may have changed China.[MORE]
Praise for Games organisation, criticism over rights
China has won praise for organising an impressive Olympics, but rights groups remain critical.[MORE]
Olympia Britannica
Looking towards London 2012, what better line to push than replaying the drama of Federation and the imperative of heading off the embarrassment of a British victory over its former colony in the heart of Old Empire?[MORE]
Hindley portrait used in London's Olympic video
Uproar after London's tourism body uses child murderer's image in Olympics video.[MORE]
Swan backs Chinalco's Rio stake
Wayne Swan backs Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco in its bid to up its stake in mining group Rio Tinto. [MORE]
London street party marks Beijing handover
Around 40,000 people including record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps have gathered to celebrate 2012 host London taking over from Beijing as the Olympic city.[MORE]
US coach lauds volleyball victory amid grief
United States men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon has celebrated a team gold medal and said it should not be overshadowed by the murder of his father-in-law during the Olympic Games.[MORE]
Curtain drawn on 'truly exceptional' Olympics
The Beijing Olympics, featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, has drawn to a spectacular close.[MORE]
British woman jailed for Tibet protest to be freed
A British woman sentenced to 10 days in a Chinese jail for a pro-Tibet protest is to be released early and deported, the British Government has said.[MORE]
Beijing Olympics drawing to close
The Beijing Olympics is wrapping up with the closing ceremony underway at the Bird's Nest Stadium.[MORE]
Investors on the sideline over Rio bid: BHP
Investors are sitting on the sidelines as they wait for mining company BHP Billiton to overcome regulatory hurdles in its hostile takeover of rival Rio Tinto, BHP has said.[MORE]
Hungary retains men's water polo supremacy
Men's water polo powerhouse Hungary has battled to a thrilling 14-10 victory over the United States to win its third successive Olympic gold medal.[MORE]
IOC gives Beijing Games seal of approval
The International Olympic Committee has given the Beijing Olympics its seal of approval, expressing itself "extremely pleased" with the Games which saw China emerge as the power in sport.[MORE]
