Heat rises for torch relay SMH – Organisers of the Australian leg of the Beijing Games torch relay have hailed the event "a raging success" despite at least seven arrests and numerous clashes between protesters …

Chinese lawyers sue CNN over "goons" comment Reuters – A group of Chinese lawyers have sued CNN, saying remarks by commentator Jack Cafferty in which he called Chinese "goons" violated the dignity and reputation of the Chinese people, a Hong Kong newspaper said …

Olympics go better with Coca-Cola Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Recently there has been considerable discussion about the role that sponsors play as supporters of the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games. Many groups are using the Olympics as a platform to draw attention to their individual concerns and issues. Some are calling on sponsors to take public positions on those issues, which have nothing to do with the Olympic Games …

Internet proves powerful tool for Chinese protests AFP – It may be decades before China gets democracy, but for many Chinese, political participation of sorts is only a mouse click away …

China alters coverage of Olympic flame's Everest ascent AP – China is altering plans for media coverage of the Olympic flame's ascent of Mount Everest, with officials saying Tuesday that harsh weather is making reporting conditions difficult …