Coe Stresses London Readiness
(ATR) LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe says the London Olympics will be safe
and secure, despite the controversy over shortages of private security
staff. Ed Hula III reports from London.
Last Days for Torch Relay, Security Controversy
(ATR) London prepares for final days of torch relay... Security crisis downplayed... Olympic prayers at Westminster Abbey... BBC flubs... More in this London Latest.
London Latest - BOA on Missile Plan; Basketball Draw; Football Tickets
(ATR) British Olympic Association CEO downplays decision to install missiles on London rooftops ... Olympic hoops draws unveiled ... Football tickets back on sale ... More inside ...
London Latest - Interpol on Terrorism Threat; Doping Crackdown at Olympics
(ATR) Secretary general says police agency has received no specific intelligence that Games will be targeted ... 2012 anti-doping lab unveiled ... Legacy plans for media centers take shape ...
2012 Olympic Security Concerns; Aussie Football Appeal; Toronto 2024?
(ATR) U.S. has "utmost confidence" in London's plans, says State Department ... Matildas want in and North Korea out for 2012 ... Olympic University lectures ... Rumblings from Toronto ... Moynihan on doping.
No-Shows for Opening Ceremony; New Police Chief Takes Charge
(ATR) British Olympic Association tells ATR it’s putting no pressure on athletes to attend the London 2012 opening ceremony ... Metropolitan Police taps new commissioner ... London Assembly examines aquatics center legacy.
Libyan NOC President Breaks Free; USOC Media Director Retires
(ATR) Libya’s Olympic chief reportedly flees house arrest ... Bob Condron leaves USOC after 15 Olympic Games ... African football boss cries foul ... Olympic heritage honored.
Olympic Security Plans Inspire Confidence, Say London Chefs de Mission
(ATR) Chefs de mission the world over tell Around the Rings this week's riots are a non-issue with regard to security at the London Olympics.
London Latest - Sponsor for Olympic Stadium Fabric Wrap; Security Testing Starts
(ATR) Olympic Delivery Authority chief tells Around the Rings a sponsor is secured to fund the fabric wrap for the Olympic stadium that will be added within six months... Olympic security testing underway... Successful test events for canoe slalom and mountain bike.
London Unveils Paralympics Ticket Prices; Coe Wants "Party Atmosphere"
(ATR) Organizers tout "creative and fair ticketing strategy" ... LOCOG chair covets Sydney success ... Construction underway on shooting venue ... Olympic Park neighborhood names ... Lausanne comes to London ...
