Story Highlights:
- Anti-China protesters disrupt Olympic torch relay in London
- Police grab man as he tries to snatch torch; another man lets off fire extinguisher
- Police say they have made 30 arrests for public disorder offences
- UK PM Gordon Brown greets torch as it passes through Downing Street
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Protesters angry over China's human rights record and its recent actions in Tibet scuffled with police and made attempts to grab the Olympic torch and douse it with a fire extinguisher on Sunday. ...
...Hundreds of police officers guarded the 31-mile relay...
...The torch's epic passage from Greece to Beijing has become a target for human rights campaigners opposed to China's hosting the Games... [full article]
Dr. UnSpin~
It's a shame that the Olympics can not be left alone as a symbol of unity. Athletes that strive to be their best in a chosen endeavour and unite for the pride of ancient tradition. ... and leave the Rebel Yell(s) for another place and time!
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