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Olympic Torch Draws Heat in San Francisco

by Robert Siegel, NPR
April 9, 2008

San Francisco braces for big street protests as the Olympic torch makes its way through the city. Demonstrators are angry over China's recent dealings with Tibet. The Bay Area is home for scores of Tibetan exiles.

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  • All Things Considered, April 9, 2008
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