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Torch relay draws support for China
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
Olympic torch bearers dashed past sporadic protests Saturday as heavy security marked the Japanese leg of the world relay - streets lined by thousands of riot police and closely monitored by helicopters overhead. (article 4) The global torch relay ahead of the Beijing Games in August has provoked protests against China's rights record, especially in Tibet, as well as patriotic rallies by Chinese who say the West has vilified Beijing unfairly. (article 7) BANGKOK, Thailand Thai authorities beefed up security in Bangkok's historic center, deploying 2,000 police to protect the Olympic flame from protesters ahead of the torch relay Saturday. (article 38) The Home Office has not revealed who made the complaints, but Ms Smith said the torch guards could only protect the Olympic flame by "placing themselves between the offender and the torch bearer". (article 37) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Runners surrounded by rows of security carried the Olympic flame past thousands of jubilant Argentines on Friday in the most trouble-free torch relay in nearly a week. (article 41) DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania About 1,000 people cheered and marched with a team of 80 athletes and a Cabinet minister participating Sunday in the Tanzania leg of the Olympic torch relay, the flame's only stop in Africa. (article 33)

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  • Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English (5 articles) [compare]

    • Other stories about torch, Tibet and Chinese:
  • China reverses plan to reopen Tibet to tourism :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (36 articles)
  • Everest Olympic torch diary (4 articles)

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    • Story keywords
    torch, Tibet, Chinese, China, relay

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    1. Protesters greet Olympic flame in Japan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 523 words)
    2. Japan leg of torch relay begins (BBC News, 04/26/2008, 344 words)
    3. The torch's route around the world (BBC News, 04/24/2008, 607 words)
    4. Heavy security surrounds Olympic torch runner in Japan (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 04/25/2008, 521 words)
    5. Minor protests as torch relay closely watched in Japan (cbc.ca, 04/25/2008, 553 words)
    6. Torch supporters, protesters mark Japan relay leg (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 232 words)
    7. Torch arrives in Japan under tight security (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 296 words)
    8. Torch supporters, protesters mark Japan relay (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 278 words)
    9. Torch supporters, protesters mark Japan relay (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 316 words)
    10. Torch supporters, protesters mark Japan relay (Washington Post, 04/26/2008, 338 words)
    11. Torch supporters, protesters mark Japan relay leg (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 377 words)
    12. Torch relay draws support for China (boston.com, 04/25/2008, 428 words)
    13. Chinese flags dominate Australian part of relay (Washington Post, 04/25/2008, 632 words)
    14. Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 524 words)
    15. Torch makes way through Australian capital unimpeded (cbc.ca, 04/24/2008, 688 words)
    16. Canberra torch relay a success despite arrests, organizers say (cbc.ca, 04/24/2008, 543 words)
    17. Olympic torch arrives in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 824 words)
    18. Smooth run for Australia's relay (BBC News, 04/24/2008, 622 words)
    19. Major pro-Beijing rally for Australia relay (Washington Post, 04/24/2008, 324 words)
    20. Chinese rally in Australia for troubled torch (Washington Post, 04/24/2008, 341 words)
    21. Chinese rally in Australia for troubled torch (Washington Post, 04/24/2008, 296 words)
    22. Sea of red flags for Canberra relay (BBC News, 04/24/2008, 585 words)
    23. India seals capital's streets ahead of torch run :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 721 words)
    24. Much rides on success of 2008 Olympics in China (dallasnews.com, 04/24/2008, 437 words)
    25. Malaysian police detain family protesting torch run :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 340 words)
    26. Protesters scuffle with police during Olympic relay :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 656 words)
    27. Security concerns high as Olympic torch heads to S... (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 757 words)
    28. Olympic torch rerouted through San Francisco :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 1326 words)
    29. San Francisco tightens security along Olympic torch route :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 792 words)
    30. Argentine Olympic torch runners get fence shield :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 620 words)
    31. Comment & analysis (ft.com, 04/23/2008, 413 words)
    32. Olympic torch in China-friendly Pakistan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 587 words)
    33. Olympic torch reaches Tanzania :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 212 words)
    34. Olympic torch makes its way to Oman :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 446 words)
    35. Protests begin ahead of Olympic torch run :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 445 words)
    36. Chicago Sun-Times :: World :: (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 1902 words)
    37. Home Office reports torch guards (BBC News, 04/25/2008, 400 words)
    38. Thailand beefs up security for Olympic torch run :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 547 words)
    39. Olympics news and results (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 04/25/2008, 257 words)
    40. Torch smoke screen :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 308 words)
    41. Olympic torch makes it through Buenos Aires :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (suntimes.com, 04/25/2008, 159 words)



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