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Beijing protester and banner
Britons held in Beijing protest
Two Britons have been detained close to the Olympic stadium in Beijing after staging a protest about Tibet.
Olympic relay in Beijing climax
Clandestine Olympic protests
China confident of safe Olympics

Rat Hospitals 'infested with vermin'
The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report.

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Foster to carry flag for Britain
Swimmer Mark Foster is selected to carry the Olympic flag for Britain at the opening ceremony in Beijing on Friday.


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