This is the torch that Hitler lit - Globe and Mail
F or the ancient Greeks, fire was a potent symbol of purity. In the modern world, where antique pagan symbols generally don’t have much staying power, the flame still has the ability to purify: Witness the Olympic torch relay, now making its patient
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US zeroes in on China’s clout in Myanmar - Asia Times
BANGKOK - A high-level American delegation will travel to Myanmar in coming weeks on a fact-finding mission as part of the United States’ new engagement policy with the military ruled country. The talks will center on improving Myanmar’s human-rights
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Olympic Flame Begins Journey to Vancouver - CBS News
The first torchbearer, Greek giant slalom champion Vassilis Dimitriadis, runs with the torch during the lighting ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games at the ancient stadium of Olympia, western Greece, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. (AP Photo
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Olympic flame for Vancouver Games lit in Greece - USA Today
Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou lights the 2010 Winter Games torch in Ancient Olympia, Greece, site of the first ancient Olympics ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — The flame for the Vancouver Olympics was successfully lit by the sun’s rays in an
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