Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.

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