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latest news & developmentsRain, protests threaten Olympic flame-lighting
One way or another, Beijing will get its Olympic flame. At Sunday’s final rehearsal, clouds over the ancient Games’ ruined birthplace prevented organisers from kindling the torch…
Nationwide strike over pensions cripples Greece
A 24-hour nationwide strike against the Greek government’s economic and pension reforms crippled transport on Wednesday and shut down public services. Thousands of people also…