Paralympic torch relay is cut short

BEIJING, China (AP) -- Chinese organizers have canceled the international portion of the Beijing Paralympic torch relay and shortened domestic legs.

Organizers announced the changes on Wednesday, saying the government preferred to focus on relief work for the millions of displaced people following the deadly May 12 earthquake in Sichuan province.

The first international Paralympic torch relay was to stop in London, Vancouver and Whistler in Canada, and Sochi, Russia -- venues for the next three Summer and Winter Olympics.

The Paralympic Games take place from September 6-17.

Paralympic torch relay is cut short....