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Renewed criticism of China as Olympics begin

Friday 08 August 2008

As the Beijing Olympics open, Web users renew their criticism of China's human rights record, with Reporters Without Borders calling for an online demonstration. Also on the Web: bloggers express their disappointment after the coup in Mauritania.

Special Report   The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Friday 08 August 2008

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