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Thousands Cheer Torch in N. Korea

Olympic flame hailed with songs and dancing for a change

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 28, 2008 5:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tens of thousands of North Koreans took to the streets to herald the arrival of the Olympic torch today, marking a radically different greeting for the often-harried flame, Reuters reports. People waved North Korean and Chinese flags, danced, cheered, and sang military songs. The welcome... Read full story »

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