The Olympic torch arrived in San Francisco this morning amid heightened security concerns and a suggestion from Olympic organizers that disruptive protests could put the rest of the round-the-world relay at risk.
Following the torch's chaotic journey through Paris yesterday, International Olympic Committee Chairman Jacques Rogge said in Beijing he was "deeply saddened" by how the symbolism of the journey had changed from one of world unity to one of division and protest, wire services reported. The IOC is meeting in Beijing, and at a session on Friday will consider whether to allow the international portion of the relay to continue in light of protests over China's treatment of Tibet and the country's human rights record in general, he said.
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We very well may see the end of the Olympic Torch ceremony this year.
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