China suspends torch relay for 3 days of mourning

ibtimes.com     May 18, 2008            

BEIJING (AP) - China is suspending the Olympic torch relay for three days as part of a national mourning for earthquake victims. Beijing Olympic organizers said in a statement that the suspension starts Monday -one week after the earthquake struck. Aside from the relay, the government is ordering... [read full story]                    


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