More troops ordered to guard Olympics

Athens ordered a major boost in military involvement in security for the Olympic Games today, as the Greek public order minister denied reports of problems with its massive surveillance system.

More troops ordered to guard Olympics

Athens ordered a major boost in military involvement in security for the Olympic Games today, as the Greek public order minister denied reports of problems with its massive surveillance system.

An additional 35,000 military personnel have been assigned for “secondary” duties to free the 70,000 police and soldiers already detailed to guard Olympic sites in Athens three other Greek cities.

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