What's troubling athletes arriving in Rio? No 'Pokemon Go'
So the plumbing and electricity in the athletes' village took several days to fix. Who cares?
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Jul 30, 2016
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Paris mayor wants Seine swimming for 2024 Games bid
The mayor of Paris called Tuesday for the city's celebrated river Seine to be cleaned up and made safe for swimming as part of its bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games.
Environment
May 17, 2016
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Brazil probes contagious horse disease near Olympic site
Brazilian officials said Wednesday they are investigating an outbreak of the highly contagious disease glanders among horses stabled close to the site of next year's Olympic riding contests.
Ecology
Aug 6, 2015
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Russia battles to contain Black Sea oil spill
A Russian Black Sea city declared a state of emergency Thursday after a burst pipeline spewed oil into the landlocked water body, with stormy weather hampering cleanup efforts.
Environment
Dec 25, 2014
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A race against time: Climate change and the Olympic Winter Games
Time may be running out for some Olympic Winter Games host locations – including the 2014 host, Sochi (Russia) – according to an article in Current Issues in Tourism. Scott et al analyse two climatic indicators – minimum ...
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Mar 24, 2014
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Study: International Olympic Committee should ban lead shot to help wildlife, water
With the world watching the Sochi Winter Olympics including the biathlon shooting events, now is the time for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban the use of lead shot to prevent wildlife poisoning and health ...
Environment
Feb 12, 2014
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Panasonic extends as Olympic sponsor through 2024
The IOC says Panasonic has extended its sponsorship of the Olympic Games through 2024.
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Feb 6, 2014
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Image: Soyuz rocket ready to launch new station crew
The Soyuz TMA-11M rocket, adorned with the logo of the Sochi Olympic Organizing Committee and other related artwork, is seen in this long exposure photograph, as the service structure arms are raised into position at the ...
Space Exploration
Nov 6, 2013
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Children in poor countries 'abused live on web'
The sexual abuse of children in developing countries is increasingly being live-streamed on Internet services such as Skype, Britain's online child protection agency warned on Tuesday.
Internet
Jul 2, 2013
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New research shows just how well the 2012 Games were run
Unique research conducted by a University of Huddersfield professor confirms just how successfully the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics were designed, organised and delivered. His findings will reveal to planners of the 2016 ...
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Nov 20, 2012
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