The Olympic torch relay - a potent symbol of national pride in the countdown to August's much anticipated Beijing games - was also suspended during the mourning period.

一个民族自豪感的强有力的象征，在八月召开的北京奥运会倒计时中备受期待的奥运火炬接力，也在哀悼期间暂停。

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The Olympic torch relay — a potent symbol of national pride in the countdown to August's much anticipated Beijing games — was also suspended during the mourning period.

奥运生活的传递—一个在北京奥运倒计时中象征国家骄傲的活动，也在哀悼日期间暂停传递。

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According to Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company, the release of the countdown and the anniversary it celebrates coincides with a period of "unprecedented demand" for the single.

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The Israelis insist the period of calm has yet to begin, while Mr Arafat said the seven-day countdown began last Wednesday.

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