Plagued by numerous demonstrations, the Olympic torch run through Paris has been canceled. Six groups had legal permits to demonstrate along the route. All this comes is light of the Chinese governments handling of the treatment of protesters in Tibet in addition to other human rights issues.
The mayor of Paris permitted a sign saying "Paris City of Human Rights" be hung from city hall.
Reports Without Borders, had threatened they had something "spectacular" planned for the run after they disrupted the lighting ceremony. Other demonstrators attempted to put out the torch with a fire extinguisher.
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"Olympic torch hit by protests during Paris leg"
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