A team of Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic flame has reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain.
Heavy snow and high winds had delayed China's attempt to carry a special Olympic torch to the top Olympic diary ...
Japanese Emperor welcomes Chinese leader ... of Everest, which is located partly in Nepal and partly in troubled Tibet. China's Olympic torch relay has been overshadowed by protests, notably in western countries, over China's human rights record and crackdown in Tibet.
(Deutsche Welle)
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