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Man Drowns as Floods Hit Russian Olympic City of Sochi
A man drowned on Thursday when severe flooding hit the Russian resort of Sochi which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, destroying homes and cutting off transport links.
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Video analysis apps help athletes aim for medals at 2014 Winter Olympics
Training runs can be reviewed in slow motion to identify faults and compare runs.
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Sochi 2014 Olympics: Four apps to catch all the action
These are the best apps to keep with the latest from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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Google's Olympic Charter doodle continues to fly the gay flag
Google has traditionally carried a new doodle every day of the Olympics, but it will be interesting to see if the Olympic Charter doodle stays unchanged for the duration of the winter Olympics.
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Sochi Olympic Games: US warns of cybersecurity, privacy threats
The US State Department said that there is no expectation of privacy when sharing personal information using Russian electronic networks.
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Sochi Winter Olympics open amid security scares, arrests
Russia's Winter Olympics got underway on Friday with a grandiose opening ceremony watched by President Vladimir Putin, who will be keen to calm fears of militant attacks and move on from a row over gay rights that has marred the buildup to the Games.
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Sochi Winter Games begin, Vladimir Putin keen to prove doubters wrong
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday determined to prove his doubters wrong after militant attacks, a row over gay rights and ballooning costs overshadowed preparations.
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US bans carry-on liquids, gels on flights to Russia
The US Transportation Security Administration is temporarily banning carry-on liquids, aerosols, gels and powders on flights between Russia and the United States, a Department of Homeland Security official said on Thursday.
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US, European security officials worry about Sochi-related attacks
Intelligence agencies believe attacks by militants during the Sochi Winter Olympics are highly likely, but will probably be aimed at "softer" targets elsewhere in Russia, such as public transportation or other civilian venues, US and European officials said.
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Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych heads to Sochi for talks
Ukraine's embattled President, Viktor Yanukovych, found himself squeezed between mounting pressure by the United States and Russia on Thursday as the former cold war superpowers sought to influence a political crisis wracking his ex-Soviet satellite state.
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Bigger security threat outside Sochi: US official
The biggest security threat facing the Olympic games in Russia is a possible attack in areas outside of Sochi and its heavily-guarded venues, a top US counter-terrorism official said on Tuesday.
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Olympic Loo-Loo: Another twin toilet seen in Sochi
Side-by-side toilets in a men's bathroom caused a social media sensation last month when they were discovered at the biathlon venue for the Sochi Olympics, swiftly becoming a national joke in Russia.
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Dogecoin community raises funds to send Indian athletes to 2014 Winter Olympics
The community raised over $6,500 for the three Indian athletes within three hours, helped by a large anonymous contribution.
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US-Russia tensions flare over Winter Olympics security
The Sochi Winter Olympics have opened up a new front of distrust between the United States and Russia, with tensions simmering over security preparations amid fears the games could be targeted by extremist militants.
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Man Drowns as Floods Hit Russian Olympic City of Sochi
A man drowned on Thursday when severe flooding hit the Russian resort of Sochi which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, destroying homes and cutting off transport links.
-
Video analysis apps help athletes aim for medals at 2014 Winter Olympics
Training runs can be reviewed in slow motion to identify faults and compare runs.
-
Sochi 2014 Olympics: Four apps to catch all the action
These are the best apps to keep with the latest from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
-
Google's Olympic Charter doodle continues to fly the gay flag
Google has traditionally carried a new doodle every day of the Olympics, but it will be interesting to see if the Olympic Charter doodle stays unchanged for the duration of the winter Olympics.
-
Sochi Olympic Games: US warns of cybersecurity, privacy threats
The US State Department said that there is no expectation of privacy when sharing personal information using Russian electronic networks.
-
Sochi Winter Olympics open amid security scares, arrests
Russia's Winter Olympics got underway on Friday with a grandiose opening ceremony watched by President Vladimir Putin, who will be keen to calm fears of militant attacks and move on from a row over gay rights that has marred the buildup to the Games.
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Sochi Winter Games begin, Vladimir Putin keen to prove doubters wrong
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday determined to prove his doubters wrong after militant attacks, a row over gay rights and ballooning costs overshadowed preparations.
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US bans carry-on liquids, gels on flights to Russia
The US Transportation Security Administration is temporarily banning carry-on liquids, aerosols, gels and powders on flights between Russia and the United States, a Department of Homeland Security official said on Thursday.
-
US, European security officials worry about Sochi-related attacks
Intelligence agencies believe attacks by militants during the Sochi Winter Olympics are highly likely, but will probably be aimed at "softer" targets elsewhere in Russia, such as public transportation or other civilian venues, US and European officials said.
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Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych heads to Sochi for talks
Ukraine's embattled President, Viktor Yanukovych, found himself squeezed between mounting pressure by the United States and Russia on Thursday as the former cold war superpowers sought to influence a political crisis wracking his ex-Soviet satellite state.
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Bigger security threat outside Sochi: US official
The biggest security threat facing the Olympic games in Russia is a possible attack in areas outside of Sochi and its heavily-guarded venues, a top US counter-terrorism official said on Tuesday.
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Olympic Loo-Loo: Another twin toilet seen in Sochi
Side-by-side toilets in a men's bathroom caused a social media sensation last month when they were discovered at the biathlon venue for the Sochi Olympics, swiftly becoming a national joke in Russia.
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Dogecoin community raises funds to send Indian athletes to 2014 Winter Olympics
The community raised over $6,500 for the three Indian athletes within three hours, helped by a large anonymous contribution.
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US-Russia tensions flare over Winter Olympics security
The Sochi Winter Olympics have opened up a new front of distrust between the United States and Russia, with tensions simmering over security preparations amid fears the games could be targeted by extremist militants.
