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Olympic Bosses Ban Torch RelaysChina Sports

http://news.bbc.co.uk

International torch relays ahead of the Olympics have been scrapped by the IOC. The decision follows the controversy that surrounded the Beijing Olympic relay which was dogged by protests as the torch made its way around the world.

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A "truly exceptional Games"?General

http://foundinchina.com

It was quite a moment: the IOC president discovering that he does, after all, have the testicular fortitude to be something other than a complete Beijing sycophant.

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1 year 28 weeks ago Made popular 1 year 28 weeks ago
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IOC admits Internet censorship deal with ChinaChina News

http://www.reuters.com

Some International Olympic Committee officials cut a deal to let China block sensitive websites despite promises of unrestricted access, a senior IOC official admitted on Wednesday.

China had committed to providing media with the same freedom to report on the Games as they enjoyed at previous Olympics, but journalists have this week complained of finding access to sites deemed sensitive to its communist leadership blocked.

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1 year 32 weeks ago Made popular 1 year 32 weeks ago