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World News tagged with Olympics 2008

Chinese Stabbing Called Isolated
World  (tags: china, olympics 2008 )

Michael
- 485 days ago - denverpost.com
Police investigating the stabbing death of the father of a former U.S. Olympian said Sunday the suspect was distraught over family problems. Chinese authorities unsettled by the attack during the Beijing Olympics tightened security
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Crowds Gather to Show Support for Olympic Torch Relay
World  (tags: china, Olympics 2008, torch, ceremony )

Linda
- 608 days ago - news.xinhuanet.com
"This is great event not only for citizens in San Francisco but also for all Chinese Americans and all people around the world," "We want to do our bit to let the world know any attempt to disrupt the torch relay is doomed to failure."
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President Bush: Boycott Olympics Opening Ceremony
World  (tags: china, HumanRights, humanrights, tibet, Olympics 2008 )

Rebecca
- 609 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
Despite rallying cries around the world, China continues its harsh crackdown on protesters in Tibet and internal dissent. By boycotting the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, President Bush can urge China to stop its repression of activists.
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Protests Halt Paris Torch Relay Early
World  (tags: violence, tibet, china, olympic torch, Olympics 2008 )

Hinda
- 609 days ago - ap.google.com
PARIS (AP) -- Organizers canceled the final leg of the Olympic run through Paris after chaotic protests Monday, snuffing out the torch and putting it aboard a bus in a humiliating concession to protesters decrying China's human rights record.
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The Olympics in China: Protests Already
World  (tags: Olympics, Olympics 2008, China, Beijing, dissent )

RC
- 855 days ago - washingtonpost.com
A report on China's determination to crack down on dissenters who feel the 2008 Olympics shouldn't be held in Beijing. Already reporters are being escorted out of the country.
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