Olympics security fears loom over Bulgaria and neighbors
Bulgarian officials say al Qaeda and related groups could target the Athens Summer Games this August. Bulgaria, Greece, and allied intelligence agencies including the CIA and FBI are coordinating to prevent attacks as border controls laxity and regional instability heighten risk. Greek authorities boost security with NATO flyovers and rail-bomb findings prompt crime-linked probes amid concern over Muslim radical networks.
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Balkan security tightened before Athens Summer Games
Countries neighboring Greece coordinate with Olympic security agencies to curb terrorism risks ahead of the Games. Islamic groups remain active in Macedonia amid past ethnic conflicts, while links to Kosovo and Bosnia factions raise concern. Macedonian officials promise tighter border controls and increased highway patrols as tourists travel to Athens. Mirjana Konteska notes surveillance of suspect individuals and groups identified by intelligence and embassies.
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High tech tools head to Iraq from DARPA
DARPA rushes two advanced tools to Iraq and Afghanistan including Boomerang a Humvee mounted sniper detector from BBN Technologies and a portable command post system to speed decisions. Boomerang uses a pole mounted sensor to pinpoint gunfire location and a dashboard display. The aim is to cut sniper advantage and reduce response time while field testing with the 1st Cavalry Division.
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