2014 Winter Olympics

World uneasy about Sochi’s high security

BY TASHA LUNNY Welcome to Sochi, Russia where the 2014 Winter Olympic Games are displaying international sportsmanship, competition and unity – all while wrapped in a maximum-security blanket. This year’s Winter Games have grown to become one of the most controversial Olympics in history. Chechen terrorists have twice threatened the global event prior to opening ceremonies. Russian officials have linked them to two suicide bombings which occurred in December 2013 … Continued

World nervous about Sochi security

BY DEVON HAYES As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia draw near, questions concerning the security level at the venues become louder. With the badly timed political decision to prohibit “gay propaganda” in Russia, civil rights protests have been getting violent. Although their stance is making international headlines, protesters will definitely take advantage of being front-and-centre during the Olympics. Despite the world criticizing this outdated decision, Russians protesting their … Continued

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