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China Closes Everest to Curb Protests

Torch route deemed 'unsafe' due to 'environmental' problems

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 13, 2008 9:13 AM CDT

(Newser) – China has closed down Mount Everest, worried that pro-Tibet protesters might disrupt what’s supposed to be the emotional and physical pinnacle of this summer's Olympic torch relay—the ascent to the summit. Just ahead of the climbing season—April, May and early June—authorities ...   Read full story »

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