China goes to Olympic 'school' at Turin
Jan 17 2006 8:24PM (CT)
BEIJING (AP) - Along with the usual complement of speedskaters and freestyle aerialists, China is packing its Olympic delegation with marketing managers and media handlers.
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Italy provides troops for Turin security
Jan 17 2006 4:45PM (CT)
TURIN, Italy (AP) - The Italian army is moving 2,500 soldiers, including 1,000 members of an anti-aircraft artillery unit, to strengthen security at next month's Turin Olympics.
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Olympic flame carried up Venice canal
Jan 17 2006 2:51PM (CT)
VENICE, Italy (AP) - A ride in a gondola up the famed Grand Canal helped torchbearers of the Turin Olympics avoid protesters Tuesday.
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