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And little wonder: Surveys show that U.S. opinions of China have sunk to an all-time low.

But his biggest obstacle came ultimately from its earliest supporters, who have sunk billions of dollars into the Los Angeles suburb, making it an entertainment juggernaut.

Rescuers were also searching for a missing fisherman after a boat sunk in the waters off Bulacan province, west of Manila, the local disaster agency told AFP news agency.

As the disappointment of missing out sunk in for some sports, Games officials have been keen to stress the door has not been shut for good.

His seemingly unconditional backing of Israel as it carried out attacks in the Gaza Strip over the last year has sunk his support among those groups.