Daley Realized China’s Importance Before Olympics (CBS 2 Chicago)
Mayor Daley is in China now hoping to get some insights about their Olympic bid, so Chicago can host the 2016 games. But the mayor is already very savvy about China’s importance in the global marketplace and so are some of Chicago school children.
Senate Vote Delays Border Passports (R News)
WASHINGTON,DC(AP)- The United States Senate voted to delay new passport requirements. The original deadline of January 2008 would be bumped back to June 2009 if the bill passes.
Foreign tourists will be able to sleep on the Red Square in 2008 (Pravda)
Despite the ill-fated efforts to make Moscow a host city for the 2012 Summer Olympics, the Moscow government is still keen to develop the city’s tourist infrastructure.
Column: Jones Is the Bonds of Track (AP via Yahoo! News)
The image Marion Jones undoubtedly wants the public to remember is her running, jumping, and finally holding five medals at the Sydney Olympics.
China races to clear the air before start of ‘08 Games (Chicago Tribune)
In a classroom at one of China’s top universities, an elite group of young researchers huddle over an urgent question: Can Beijing clean up its filthy air in time for the 2008 Olympics?
One Olympic win over piracy (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Chinese officials say they are tackling the Olympian problem of product piracy, and in one area, they have made noticeable headway: Very few vendors in China sell fake trinkets, T-shirts or knickknacks related to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
KC Jones to hold Adidas camp in Beijing (Manila Bulletin)
BEFORE HOSTING the Summer Olympics in 2008, Beijing will host one important event many aspiring Chinese cagers have long been waiting for.
WHO sets health goals for Olympics (People’s Daily)
Authorities must take action to meet the immense challenge of handling public health and emergency response issues during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a World Health Organization (WHO) official warned yesterday.
