Beijing passed its Olympic host baton to London, host city of the 2012 Olympic Games, on Sunday night, as Mayor Guo Jinlong handed over the Olympic flag to his London counterpart Boris Johnson. Special coverage
"The 16-day sport event has brought enormous joy and enthusiasm to the humanity, and has won glory for both the host city Beijing and the Olympics," The People's Daily commented in its editorial. Full story
Tonight I can write the saddest lines. This Pablo Neruda line so truly describes the feeling of every heart that beat in China last night. Full story
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The Beijing Olympic Games are "truly exceptional Games," said IOC President Jacques Rogge at the closing ceremony staged in the National Stadium on Sunday night.Full story
Leryn Franco of Paraguay has been named by many the most beautiful woman at this year's Olympics.Full story
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you may also want to get into the Olympic spirit with their One World One Dream cocktails. Full story
In Zhao Bo's exhibition, the artist explores and critiques the roles of globalization. Full story
President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing, together with foreign leaders, entered the banquet hall of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Sunday noon for a grand banquet. Full story
Beijing is enjoying its cleanest air for 10 years and the blue skies are set to continue long after the Olympics. Full story
The Red Beach National Reserve in Panjin, Liaoning Province, recently opened to tourists.Full story
Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware made his debut as Barack Obama's running mate, criticizing Republican John McCain as insensitive to woes facing middle-class Americans. Full story
Employees of a British cosmetics brand, wearing only aprons, campaign in front of a shop in Berlin.Full story
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday the inflation outlook remains highly uncertain in spite of recent drops in prices for oil and other commodities. Full story
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As Madonna kicked off her international "Sticky and Sweet" tour Saturday night, she took a none-too subtle swipe at the presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president. Full story
"You and Me," sung by China's Liu Huan and Britain's Sarah Brightman at the Beijing Olympic opening.Full story
NBC's Olympic dream of ratings fireworks have come true. Full story
Grapefruit, orange and apple juices can harm the body's ability to absorb certain medications and make the drugs less effective.Full story
Prince Gong's mansion, Beijing's largest and best preserved princely home, will open to the public on Aug 20 after 2 1/2 years of renovation. Full story
Sony will launch a new PlayStation Portable in October with a high-resolution screen and a built-in microphone that enables it to be used as a telephone, the company said Thursday. Full story
Forget Mario. Apple's iPhone is quickly becoming a formidable gaming gizmo.Full story
These images of a nebula were sent back by the Hubble Space Telescope on August 10, 2008.Full story
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While you walk out of China’s Airport and see somebody holding up a sign with your name, how can you greet in Chinese?To Lesson 01
2008 Olympic Games will be held in seven beautiful cities. This guide is here to help you learn about their respective local conditions and customs.Full story
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