Iranian athletes to face Israelis at London Olympics

Iranian athletes to face Israelis at London Olympics

July 24, 2012 - 21:07 AMT  17:07 GMT
Iran has been criticized in past because some of its athletes withdrew from events against Israelis at 2004 and 2008 Games.
Meteorologists concerned over possible rain during Olympics opening

Meteorologists concerned over possible rain during Olympics opening

July 23, 2012 - 18:00 AMT  14:00 GMT
Forecaster Barry Gromett of Britain's Met Office broke the bad news, "Showers can be a bit hit and miss, I'm afraid."
David Nalbandian: I represent Argentina with great motivation

David Nalbandian: I represent Argentina with great motivation

July 23, 2012 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
“Though I didn't get to Beijing 2008 Olympics in my best physical shape, I have excellent memories,” Nalbandian said.
David Nalbandian climbs 39th in ATP rankings

David Nalbandian climbs 39th in ATP rankings

July 23, 2012 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
Nalbandian is currently training for London 2012 Olympics, with the tennis tournament due on July 28-August 5.
Olympic torch arrives in London July 20

Olympic torch arrives in London July 20

July 20, 2012 - 21:47 AMT  17:47 GMT
Royal Marine Martyn Williams is poised to rappel from a helicopter carrying the Olympic torch on Friday, July 20 night.
UK Foreign Secretary hopes London Olympics will become greatest event

UK Foreign Secretary hopes London Olympics will become greatest event

July 19, 2012 - 20:30 AMT  16:30 GMT
Foreign Secretary William Hague has offered a warm welcome to everyone attending or watching the Games.
Rafael Nadal  pulls out of London Olympics

Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics

July 19, 2012 - 20:01 AMT  16:01 GMT
Nadal has not played since his shock defeat by the then 100th-ranked Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon.
Nalbandian, Schwank to play in pair at London Olympics

Nalbandian, Schwank to play in pair at London Olympics

June 28, 2012 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
Nalbandian, who dropped out of the Wimbledon this week, will also play in singles from July 28 to August 5.
London 2012 to cost twice original estimate

London 2012 to cost twice original estimate

June 26, 2012 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
U.K. tripled its first budget to 9.3 billion pounds after failing to get companies to finance and develop the main site.
Special air defense force to ensure Sochi 2014 Olympics security

Special air defense force to ensure Sochi 2014 Olympics security

June 25, 2012 - 18:10 AMT  14:10 GMT
Andrei Yudin: a special air defense force will comprise anti-aircraft missile systems and close-range launchers.
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