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Olympic chief Jacques Rogge thinks the Beijing Olympics will be a significant force for good in China, but cannot be expected to resolve all the issues facing the country.

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said, however, that it was "absolutely legitimate" for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human-rights groups to bring attention to their causes both now and at Games time.

"We believe the Games are going to move ahead the agenda of the social and human rights as far as possible, the Games are going to be a force for good. But the Games are not a panacea," Rogge told Reuters in an interview on Monday. Read full article »

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