Thunderstorms had threatened the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, but planes spreading rain dispersal materials were dispatched and rockets were fired to ensure that no rain fell during the ceremony, said Chinese weather officials. "Rain... ...full story at People's Daily
from People's Daily on Mon, Aug 25 2008
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