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Olympic flame arrives in Moscow amid protests

The Olympic flame has arrived in Moscow. It was welcomed by President Putin in Red Square. It's n...
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17.07 6 Oct 2013


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Olympic flame arrives in Moscow amid protests

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17.07 6 Oct 2013


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The Olympic flame has arrived in Moscow.

It was welcomed by President Putin in Red Square.

It's now on its way to Sochi, where the Winter Olympics will be held next February.

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Here at home Amnesty International have taken to the streets of the capital in protest over the decision to award the Olympics to Russia amid strict new anti-gay laws.

Aisling Seeley, Campaigns Officer with Amnesty International Ireland, says their campaign is gaining momentum:


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