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  • March 2008

    • Tibet Protests Could Snuff Olympic Torch's UK Visit

      Times (UK)  |  Mar 21, 08 2:38 PM CDT

      Tibet Protests Could Snuff Olympic Torch's UK Visit

      (Newser) - The Olympic torch will pass through London on April 6, meeting major protests over China's human-rights abuses in Tibet and other causes. The visit will test how disruptive political forces could be on the Summer Games—and how well British security forces are preparing for the 2012 London Olympics, the Times of London reports. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics  • London  • Burma  • Tibet  • Darfur  • human rights  • Olympic torch  • 2012 London Olympics  • political demonstrations  • activists

    • China Closes Everest to Curb Protests

      Times (UK)  |  Mar 13, 08 9:13 AM CDT

      China Closes Everest to Curb Protests

      (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  told expedition companies the Tibetan side of the peak is being shut down, the Times reports. “We are not able to accept your expedition, so please postpone your climbing.” More »

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      China  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • Tibet  • Olympic torch  • Tibetan independence  • Nepal  • Mount Everest

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