Sun shines on crowds

SAN FRANCISCO: Thousands of people gathered along the route of the Olympic torch relay in San Francisco, United States, on Wednesday to show their support for the event.

The sun was in the sky, as was a couple of light aircraft carrying banners that read "Tibet will always be part of China" and "Go Beijing China, Go Olympics".

As people waved Chinese flags and others featuring the Beijing Olympic mascot Fuwa, dozens of women dressed in red performed a drum dance to the delight of the crowd.