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Commonwealth Games chief rushing to New Delhi (AP)

September 22nd, 2010

Workers clear the debris from a pedestrian bridge that collapsed Tuesday outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue for the Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Top Indian officials dismissed <b>international</b> anger over the pedestrian bridge collapse and the revelation that sports officials arrived to find filth in the athlete's village, news reports said Tuesday. The statements come as some athletes announced they would not attend the Commonwealth Games, and international sports officials warned their countries may be forced to withdraw amid a frenzy of last-minute preparations. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)AP - Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell is rushing to New Delhi on an emergency visit amid widespread anger over India’s frenzied last-minute preparations for the event which is due to open a week from Sunday.


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