SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tireless lobbying, a well-presented bid and a huge charm offensive from British Prime Minister Tony Blair lifted London to a remarkable Olympic victory over Paris on Wednesday in the race for the 2012 Games.
Having flown to Singapore on Sunday, Blair spent hours, day and night, charming International Olympic Committee (IOC) members one-on-one before jetting out in the early hours of Wednesday to host this week's G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland.
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