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Search still off for missing Mont Blanc climbers
LYON, France (Reuters) - Ground searches for the bodies of eight climbers lost in an avalanche on Mont Blanc at the weekend remained suspended on Monday due to unstable conditions on the mountain, authorities said.
Nations:France Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-25
Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall
BEIJING - China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate.
Nations:Russia Germany Afghanistan Jamaica Tunisia Pakistan People:Michael Phelps Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Ten climbers missing after avalanche in French Alps
ANNECY, France (AFP) - Helicopters, dozens of rescuers and dogs hunted Sunday for 10 climbers -- among them five Austrians and three Swiss -- missing after an avalanche near Mont Blanc in the French Alps, police said.
Nations:France Italy Source:(AFP)
2008-08-24
New sports debut as world tunes in
BEIJING (Reuters) - Digital media and dazzling sport have won unprecedented ratings, Olympics bosses said on Wednesday as they debuted two events aimed at the young and adventurous.
Nations:Afghanistan Jamaica Lithuania Ukraine India South Africa People:Michael Phelps Yao Ming Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-20
Searchers say all missing in Grand Canyon located
PHOENIX - Authorities say they have accounted for a handful of hikers who were missing after flooding struck a remote part of the Grand Canyon.
Source:(AP)
2008-08-19
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