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The Olympic torch arrived in Pyongyang, the capital of Communist North Korea, on Monday in the latest leg of its controversial global relay ahead of this year's Beijing Games in neighboring China.

In stark contrast to scenes elsewhere in the world, the torch enjoyed an untroubled passage through the city, accompanied by only a handful of escorts as cheering crowds lined the streets to wave flowers and North Korean and Chinese flags, greeting the first ever visit of the Olympic flame to the reclusive Asian nation.

The torch has become a focus for protests over China's human rights record and its alleged crackdown in Tibet, with pro-Chinese supporters also rallying on the streets during recent Asian legs in large counter-demonstrations. Read full article »

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