Still fighting the good fight

According to UPI, five men were arrested Saturday at the Olympic torch relay in Nagano, Japan, as protesters demonstrated against the Chinese crackdown in Tibet. As the torch made its way through the city, human rights activists decrying the Chinese government's treatment of the Tibetans clashed with pro-China demonstrators, who echoed the governments claims that the Tibetans are seeking to break away from Chinese rule.

Rico says the torch protestors should be careful: according to UPI, Nepal says torch protesters will be shot. Chinese climbers are set to carry the Olympic flame to the top of Everest as part of a worldwide relay before the Aug. 8 Olympic Games. "About 25 soldiers and policemen have established camps on the mountain and they have been ordered to use force if necessary to stop any anti-Chinese activities. This could mean shooting if necessary," Home Ministry spokesman Mod Raj Dotel said Sunday.