Russia saves up snow to ensure white Olympics

The organisers are set to conserve a colossal 450,000 cubic metres of snow before April 15 when the thaw sets in to prevent any shortages of powder at the outdoor Olympic venues in case of unfavourable weather conditions next February
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London 2012 Olympics: Algerian gold medal prospect Taoufik Makhloufi thrown out of Games for not trying.

Algerian middle-distance runner Taoufik Makhloufi, one of the favourites for the 1500 metres, has been thrown out of London 2012 after dropping out of his 800m heat, apparently because he was forced to run it against his will.
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