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Tokyo 2020 confirms Olympic torch relay to begin as scheduled

The torch relay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will begin as scheduled on March 25 in Fukushima, the organizers confirmed on Monday.

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Chinese President reiterates commitment to host successful, exceptional 2022 Olympics

President Xi Jinping has urged organizers of the 2022 Winter Olympics to work hard and fulfill China's commitment to the Olympic Family of hosting a successful and exceptional Games.

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Deadly wildlife continue causing drama on Australia's east coast

​Australia's deadly wildlife continue to cause drama, this time forcing organizers on Wednesday to cancel an open water ocean swim in Northern Queensland.

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Airbnb to provide accommodation for Rio Games

The organizers of Rio Olympics said Wednesday they have signed a deal with online accommodation provider Airbnb, who will provide 20,000 rooms for thousands of fans during the Games.

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Kiev rejects referendums in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian acting President Olexandr Turchynov on Monday rejected referendums in eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions, in which polls showed around 90 percent of people vote in favor of independence from central government in Kiev.