Britain's government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues _ a move that reflects a lack of confidence that private security contractor G4S can deliver all it promised for the games.
Britain Deploys 1,200 More Troops For Olympics
DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press, San Diego Union-Tribune: Sports
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 6:42am
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