A hot-air balloon caught fire over western Canada, forcing screaming passengers to leap to the ground, some with their clothes in flames, witnesses said. Two people burned to death after being unable to jump from the balloon and 11 were seriously injured, police said on Saturday.
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/ 2 February 2005
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge defended the Vancouver Organising Committee on Tuesday, saying the Olympic brand needs to be protected from improper use. Rogge said the organising committee was right to ask local business’ to stop using Olympic names and logos.