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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Olympic torch runs into more trouble

Olympic torch in Paris
Officials light the Olympic torch at the start of the relay on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
Activists from Reporters Without Borders set up a flag with the five Olympic rings turned into handcuffs on the Eiffel Tower Photograph: Olivier Laban-Mattei/AFP
Olympic torch in Paris
Free Tibet supporters stage a protest Photograph: Lucas Dolega/EPA
Olympic torch in Paris
Police block pro-Tibet protesters as the Olympics flame is carried amid high security Photograph: Eric Piermont/AFP
Olympic torch in Paris
Police officers tackle a protester as they protect the Olympic torch during its relay Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
Chinese supporters wave flags on the route of the Olympic torch parade Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
Chinese supporters wave flags in Paris Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
A pro-Tibet demonstrator holds a flag during the parade Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
Police apprehend demonstrator waving a Tibetan flag, as he tried to interrupt the parade Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
A bus carrying Chinese officials and the Olympic torch makes his way through Paris, surrounded by police and security Photograph: Francois Mori/AP
Olympic torch in Paris
Former French tennis player Arnaud di Pasquale walks with the extinguished torch Photograph: Jacques Demarthon/AFP
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