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Beijing Winter Olympics Set To Open Under Cloud Of Covid, Rights Fears

A Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and Covid will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with an opening ceremony at the "Bird's Nest" stadium. The distinctive lattice-shaped arena took centre stage at the 2008 Games -- seen as China's coming-out party to the world -- and will do so again as Beijing becomes the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympics. Friday's opening ceremony starts at 8:00pm (1200 GMT) and will be attended by President Xi Jinping, under whose rule China has become a much more belligerent proposition in global affairs compared to 14 years ago.

Chinese officials interrupt live Olympic TV broadcast, push reporter out of frame

On today's episode, Rob Smith is 'Outnumbered' as President Biden says defunding the police is not the answer to solving crime. Meanwhile, controversy arises as the Beijing Olympics get underway.

Wales' Mark Williams defeats Reanne Evans at inaugural Turkish Masters qualifying, Matthew Stevens through

Mark Williams enjoyed a straightforward win over Reanne Evans at the Turkish Masters qualifying on Friday night. One of the pre-tournament favourites Williams eased into the first round as he beat Evans 5-1. Ad/> Williams was in heavy scoring form from the off, putting up four half-century breaks spread over his five successful frames, with Evans claiming a single frame over the course of the tie.

UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed, Saudi Arabia’s Princess Reema attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony

LONDON: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on Friday attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which was inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event, which took place in Beijing’s National Stadium, known as the “Bird’s Nest,” was also attended by leaders and representatives from around the world.

Beijing Winter Olympics opens with glittering ceremony

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping declared the Beijing Winter Olympics open in a glittering ceremony on Friday (Feb 4) as China tried to turn the page on a build-up overshadowed by human rights concerns, COVID-19 and a US-led diplomatic boycott.

The art of Saudi drifting culture

RIYADH: Drifting, or “tafheet,” has been a common phenomenon among Saudi youth for decades. Young locals take to the streets and engage in high-speed drifting, often exceeding a speed of 100 kph with little concern for public safety or themselves.

Olympic viewing guide: When will Canada win its first medal?

This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what's happening at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games by subscribing here.

NBC's Savannah Guthrie: China using Uyghur athlete in Olympic ceremony 'an in-your-face response' to West

In media news today, an AP reporter spars with the State Department’s Ned Price over allegations on Russia, a report claims that Jeff Zucker and Allison Gollust gave Andrew Cuomo COVID ‘talking points’ to combat Trump, and an MSNBC broadcast gets interrupted by a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ flag.

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Beijing Winter Olympics Set To Open Under Cloud Of Covid, Rights Fears

Chinese officials interrupt live Olympic TV broadcast, push reporter out of frame

Wales' Mark Williams defeats Reanne Evans at inaugural Turkish Masters qualifying, Matthew Stevens through

UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed, Saudi Arabia’s Princess Reema attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Beijing Winter Olympics opens with glittering ceremony

The art of Saudi drifting culture

Olympic viewing guide: When will Canada win its first medal?

NBC's Savannah Guthrie: China using Uyghur athlete in Olympic ceremony 'an in-your-face response' to West