Olympic torch arrives in Paris
Apr 7th, 2008 | Category:Breaking News, World NewsThe Olympic torch has arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on Monday (IST) ahead of a tighten security tour through the French capital where campaigners are planning protests over China’s human rights record.
An official of airport said that the Olympic torch was welcomed by China’s ambassdor to France, M Kong Quan & former athelete Guy Drutl.
The flame was to be transported by a convoy of 40 motorcycles to a hotel in the city that has been surrounded by police.
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