London Olympics security gap exposes Khaki risk
London organizers faced a security setback as 3,500 British troops were drafted to supplement guard duties after contractor G4S failed to deliver enough staff. With two weeks to go, officials blamed recruitment and vetting lapses, while critics urged accountability for the multi billion pound security plan and cost overruns.
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U N blames Syrian regime for Tremseh massacre
The U N blamed government forces for the Tremseh massacre in Hama province amid a rising death toll and disputed casualty figures. Activists and officials described heavy weaponry and tanks used on civilians as Kofi Annan’s peace plan limps on, with Russia backing the regime. Clinton urged the U N Security Council to act.
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