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Anti-China Protests in Paris, Olympic Torch Extinguished
By: maTza
Posted: Apr 7 08
Witnessed: 2280 times
Regions: China, France
Issues: Freedom of opinion & expression
Tags: Human Rights in China
PARIS (Reuters) - Chinese officials cut short a relay of the Olympic torch through Paris on Monday after thousands of pro-Tibet protesters forced it to be extinguished and turned the event into a shambles.
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