Torch Relay - Vancouver Island

The torch relay and Olympic Torch ceremonies begin at the Victoria International Airportand will wind it's way to the legislative buildings in Victoria for a ceremony and then the torch relay  will head...

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Flame Is Lit In Greece

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Flame was lit during a special ceremony in Ancient Olympiad, Greece, today. The ceremony kicks off the torch relay -- an essential component of any Olympic Games. The Olympic Flame is...

3. Olympic Torch Relay Protests in San Francisco: 2008 in Review

" 2008's Top 10 Moments in User-Generated News 1.    Mumbai attacks2.    Natural disasters: Emergency info 3.    SF Olympic torch relay protests 4.   ...

Olympic flame lights up host city

It's been 129 days since the Olympic torch made its inaugural journey around the world from Beijing. Despite being marred by protests in Britain and France, Beijingers celebrated its triumphant return to the...

Canadians banned entry to Hong Kong for torch relay

"At least seven activists, including two Canadians, have been banned entry to Hong Kong prior to the Olympic flame's return to Chinese soil after a turbulent 20-nation tour. Two members of Students for a Free Tibet, who were planning to hold a news conference to coincide with...

Pro-Tibet Canadian activists refused entry into Hong Kong

Two Canadians have been  refused entry into Hong Kong by Chinese authorities.  Other pro-Tibet activists have also been barred from landing as the government takes firm measures to muzzle protests during...

Olympic Torch Havoc in Seoul Flame Anti-Chinese Opinion

The response in Korean media and public opinion to yesterday's riots during the torch relay in Seoul has been damning.  The blame has fallen on the thousands of Chinese students who "ran amok" in downtown...

2008 Olympic Torch Relay Begins with Protests

2008 Olympic Torch Relay began today in Greece. Actors portraying Greek priestesses ignited the torch. Experience taught me that there would be protests during the event and indeed, they did happen. Political activists made good on their promise to protest the lighting of...

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