The Olympic torch has arrived in Hong Kong after a 20-nation relay overseas that was marred by protests against Beijing's human rights record.
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Chinese beaten up in Zambia mines ... marked the start of the 100-day countdown to the Beijing games. The torch will be held in an undisclosed location until Friday, when it begins its run through Hong Kong, Macau and then the Chinese mainland on its way to the capital, Beijing. Its arrival has raised fears over freedom of speech as protesters are barred from the city. On Tuesday, Hong Kong authorities deported three pro-Tibet protesters as they arrived at the airport. Four other activists have been turned away since the weekend. Police say about 3,000 officers will guard the flame when it begins the Hong Kong leg of its relay.
(Deutsche Welle)
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