China Faces Olympic Spotlight Pressures
With the 2008 Olympics nearing, China takes heat for its environment setbacks and divisive stance in war-torn Darfur.

Canada Dumps Sewage in the Sea
Canada flushes some 200 billion liters of raw sewage directly into natural waterways every year, from the St. Lawrence River to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean. One of the worst offenders is the city of Victoria, the picturesque capital of British Columbia, the province that is preparing to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Soccer Roundup: U.S. Prevails; Next Game Will Be for a Berth in the Olympics
The United States beat Honduras, 1-0, on Saturday in Tampa, Fla., in the Concacaf Olympic soccer qualifying tournament, with both teams advancing to the semifinals.

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