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National and International 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing's scant snow offers a glimpse at the uncertainty — and risks — of future Winter Olympics

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Poulin and Hamelin carry Canada's flag, Olympic flame is lit in Beijing

Poulin and Hamelin carry Canada's flag, Olympic flame is lit in Beijing

BEIJING — Chinese athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang stepped into the centre of a newly formed snowflake and slid the Olympic torch into place — transforming the intricate crystal into a most unique cauldron. Lights. Cheers. Fireworks.
Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit

Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit

BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of Russia and China pushed back against U.S.
Men's downhill highlights first day of Olympic medals

Men's downhill highlights first day of Olympic medals

BEIJING (AP) — The first day of medals at the Beijing Olympics could be the start of another Norwegian gold rush.
In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

BEIJING (AP) — For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a globe-spanning roster of presidents, royals and other dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
Beijing excited, dismisses controversy as Olympics begin

Beijing excited, dismisses controversy as Olympics begin

BEIJING (AP) — As the lights flashed on the Bird's Nest, the stadium designed for the previous Olympics in China, 63-year old Liu Wenbin was just one of many excited Beijing residents eager for the Games to begin.
Breaking EU ranks, Polish leader in Beijing diplomacy push

Breaking EU ranks, Polish leader in Beijing diplomacy push

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Alone among his fellow European Union leaders, Poland's president was in Beijing Friday for the Winter Olympics opening in what his office said was a bid to maintain good ties with China and lobby for an easing of Russia-Ukraine

Chinese athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang deliver the final Olympic flame at the Beijing Games

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang deliver the final Olympic flame at the Beijing Games. The Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares the Beijing Olympics open, 1st time a city hosts both Winter and Summer Games

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping declares the Beijing Olympics open, 1st time a city hosts both Winter and Summer Games. The Associated Press
Olympic ice rinks put spotlight on potent greenhouse gases

Olympic ice rinks put spotlight on potent greenhouse gases

BEIJING (AP) — The ice rinks that play host to figure skating and speedskating competitions at the Beijing Olympics will also be putting a major environmental problem on the world stage — the potent greenhouse gases often lurking in refrigerators, ai
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