Torch brings demonstrators
From Times Wire Reports
Chinese students clashed with demonstrators criticizing China’s treatment of North Korean refugees at the Olympic torch relay in Seoul, throwing rocks and punches.
The small groups of anti-torch demonstrators were far outnumbered by Chinese supporters.
Police took away a protester who had doused himself with gasoline before he could set himself on fire.
Thousands watched the torch relay peacefully today in North Korea.
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