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French officials extinguish Olympic Flame amidst protests

The Olympic Flame has been extinguished in Paris, not by protesters directly, but by officials in response to protester action.

This is a breaking story, and as such developments continue.

Since this coverage was posted on the BBC site it has become apparent that the flame has been relit - updates to follow. picked by pocksucket 8 months ago

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16	topofall

8 months ago

Where's this flame go next? Expect the protests to continue!

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15	DoggySpe...

8 months ago

That's what you get for carrying a symbol of peace to a country still at war with other countries.

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36	pocksuck...

8 months ago

« topofall : Where's this flame go next? Expect the protests to continue!

San Francisco.

Just don't ask about the flame's carbon footprint

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36	pocksuck...

8 months ago

« DoggySpew : That's what you get for carrying a symbol of peace to a country still at war with other countries.

You paint it there like China is the epitome of innocence.

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18	Mitzuzak...

8 months ago

I wonder if there are a few voices in the Politburo (or whatever) whispering "was it worth it?' in reference to hosting the Olympics. Heads have been rolling in Tibet; now will a few more roll in Beijing?

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