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Beijing nears Olympic finish line

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Policemen stand ready during an "anti-terror" drill at the Shatin Olympic Equestrian Venue in Hong Kong [AFP]
Published On 20 Jul 2008
CHINA ENVIRONMENT STADIUM
Workers clean the exterior of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing [AFP]
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OLYMPICS 2008 CHINA CHEERLEADERS
Olympic Games cheerleaders hone their technique [AFP]
CHINA TRANSPORT POLLUTION
Hostesses line up to greet the first passengers on Beijing's new rail lines, built to help improve air quality ahead of the Games [AFP]
OLYMPICS 2008 CHINA ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION
Students cool off at a public fountain in front of the national stadium, known as the Bird's Nest [AFP]
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A policeman stands guard in front of police cars near the Olympic Green [AFP]
OLYMPICS 2008 CHINA ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION
A Chinese student sits in the shade of the Olympic statues in front of the national stadium [AFP]
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CHINA ECONOMY GROWTH OLYMPICS 2008
Workers hurry to get everything ready ahead of the Games [AFP]