Chinese citizens mourn earthquake dead

xinhuanet.com     May 19, 2008            

Staff members of the Liaison Office of the Central People' s Government in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) mourn during a silent tribute in Macao, south China, May 19, 2008.China began on May 19 a three-day mourning for the victims of the 8.0-magnitude quake hitting southwest and... [read full story]                    

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Torch relay suspended to mourn victims of earthquake

olympic.org     May 19, 2008          

China has today announced three days of mourning and that the Olympic Torch Relay will pause during this time. Commenting on this announcement, the IOC said: "These are tragic and testing times for China and the Chinese people. The way the country has come together in solidarity, and the courage...                    

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