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April 9, 2008

San Francisco torch relay begins

UK (BBC News) - Thousands have massed in San Francisco to protest against China's policies as the Olympic torch sets off on the only North American leg of its journey.
A sizeable number of pro-Beijing demonstrators are also on the streets, prompting fears of violence.

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