Olympic Torch Journey to be Marked by Pro-Tibet Demonstrations

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Greek athlete Alexandros Nikoladis began the running of the Olympic Torch in Greece today. As the flame begins its 85,000 mile journey from Olympia to Beijing, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge says that officials are in talks with China and Tibet in advance of the games. Meanwhile, activist around the world are gearing up for demonstrations along the torch's route to highlight human rights in Tibet. The torch will make only one stop in North America - the city of San Francisco. So far the city refuses to disclose the torch route and has said it will only allow protests in "free speech zones". Activists are outraged and calling on the city to condemn the Chinese government and not stifle free speech. Africa Jones reports.