Olympics 2008 and Tibet

Protests against the Olympic torch relay before the Beijing Games have spread to the capital of France, Paris.

Four people were arrested, including two who took part in demonstrations critical of Chinese rule in Tibet, said the news agency AFP.

Officials twice off the torch and put on a bus for security reasons.

Previously, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, expressed concern about the unrest in Tibet and the torch protests.

The French came after the protests of 37 people were arrested during pro-Tibet demonstrations that disrupted the relay Sunday in London.

"Olympic values"

Security in Paris was extremely tight, with some 3000 policemen on duty, riding, jogging or on skates.

About 500 demonstrators were reported to be involved in the demonstrations, mainly near the Eiffel Tower.