With the start of the Beijing Olympics now just 145 days away, clashes between protesters and Chinese security forces in Tibet have sparked serious concerns among senior officials at the International Olympic Committee.

Added: 2008-03-15

International Olympic Committee concern over China's clashes in Tibet

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