China passes Olympic baton to London
| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Monday, August 25, 2008 7:15 AEST |
| Expires: | Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:15 AEST |
After a spectacular closing ceremony in Beijing, the Olympic Games have been officially handed to London.
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