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London protesters gear up for the Olympic Games

Lifestyle

The extent of protest leveled at London could be symptomatic of a broader problem with the games.

2012 Summer Olympics: 5 activist groups you’re likely to hear from in London

Lifestyle

How to attend London’s Olympics — for free

Agence France-Presse

Here’s 8 of the most controversial Summer Olympics moments

Lifestyle

Olympic profile: Amélie Cazé

Agence France-Presse
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Don’t you forget about me: Olympic rejects

Lifestyle

These former Olympic events need a serious confidence boost, ’cause they’ve been rejected.

Olympic profile: Caster Semenya

Lifestyle

After an 11-month suspension and an international gender controversy, Caster Semenya is back on the track, this time running for Olympic gold.

Olympics Bloopers

Lifestyle

Unlike in the Greek legends, today’s Olympians are mere mortals, and they make mistakes.

London unhappy with Olympic-sized security measures

Lifestyle

Residents say rooftop missiles batteries are a step too far.

Little Cuba: India’s boxing mecca

Agence France-Presse

How a dedicated boxing coach in a small town outside New Delhi boosted India’s chances of an Olympic medal.

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