Anti-China Protests in Paris, Olympic Torch Extinguished
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From: maTza
Posted: Apr 7 08
Witnessed: 397 times
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Freedom of opinion & expression
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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