Olympics security guard accused of insulting soldier
July 31st, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A G4S security guard was recently accused of insulting a soldier. This incident occurred during the Olympic Games as they were both undertaking their duties. The ... Read more...
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Olympics: Security is top priority, says Cameron
July 27th, 2012 - 8:57 am ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Security during the London Olympic Games was the British government's main concern, Prime Minister David Cameron has said."Obviously, our main concern is to have secure ... Read more...
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Olympics: London residents may get air defense systems on rooftops
April 30th, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by BNO News
LONDON, ENGLAND (BNO NEWS) -- Six residential sites across the British capital of London are being considered for the deployment of ground-based air defense systems during the Summer Olympics, the UK Ministry ... Read more...
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British Royal Marines practise Olympic security
January 17th, 2012 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) The British Royal Marines have joined police on the Thames here for a week-long security exercise in preparation for the 2012 Olympics.The Green Berets joined the ... Read more...
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Female London Olympic stadium guard arrested with explosives
March 31st, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.31 (ANI): A female London Olympic stadium security guard was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing explosives.The 40-year-old dog handler was taken into custody after her vehicle was searched in ... Read more...
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US offers aircraft carrier for London Olympics’ security
October 31st, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 31 (IANS) The US has offered to send an aircraft carrier to be stationed off the British coast and boost security during the 2012 London Olympics, it was reported here ... Read more...
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600 mn pounds not enough for London Olympics security
September 10th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 10 (IANS) Organisers of the 2012 London Olympics feel that the 600 million pounds earmarked for security will be insufficient to provide a safe and secure Games.
The Daily Telegraph ... Read more...
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China restricts media access to Tiananmen Square
August 5th, 2008 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 5 (DPA) China has imposed restrictions on the access of Chinese and foreign media to Beijing's sensitive Tiananmen Square, requiring them to apply in advance to film or conduct interviews ... Read more...
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Chinese troopers to get anti-terrorism training
February 18th, 2008 - 3:10 pm ICT by admin
Beijing, Feb 18 (Xinhua) Chinese troops are to step up anti-terrorism training to ensure security during the Olympics in August, a military officer said. "This year poses a challenging test. We have ... Read more...
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