International Paralympic Committee chief Philip Craven has declared the Beijing Paralympics closed, bringing down the curtain on a glittering 12-day sports extravagaza.
Chinese President Hu Jintao has promised that his country would develop a "rich legacy" from holding the Games, which closed with another US diplomat lobbies China to release foreigners ...
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Spain ready to salute Euro heroes ... spectacular ceremony in Beijing's "Bird's Nest" national stadium. Host nation China amassed 89 golds to lead the medals table, followed by Great Britain with 42 and the United States with 36 gold medals.
(Deutsche Welle)
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