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Saudi says will enter women for London Olympics

2012-06-29 16:43:19

Saudi Arabia will allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympic Games for the first time ever in London this summer, the Islamic kingdom's London embassy said on its website.

Two held in UK over fear of attacks before Olympics

2012-06-29 13:30:24

Police on Thursday arrested two men on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in Britain, less than a month before the opening of the London Olympic Games in the British capital.

Beckham left out of Britain squad

2012-06-29 10:51:30

David Beckham has been omitted from Britain's Olympic soccer squad in a blow for the former England captain's dreams of crowning his career in style.

Pozzato set to miss Games after doping charge

2012-06-29 09:56:06

Top Italian cyclist Filippo Pozzato is set to miss the London Olympics after being charged by the country's anti-doping prosecutor over links to a doctor banned for drug offences.

NBC sees profit in future Olympics

2012-06-28 17:58:59

NBC may not turn a profit this year from the London Olympics but expects to make money on the four future Olympic games it also purchased broadcast rights to.

London moves into final month of preparations

2012-06-28 17:21:13

London moved into the final month of preparations for its Olympic Games on Wednesday with a new landmark to greet visitors, and a warning that some others would not be welcome.

Brazilian swimmer banned from Games for doping

2012-06-28 13:38:05

Brazilian swimmer Glauber Silva has been banned for two years and withdrawn from the Olympic Games for failing a doping test.

Most London firms believe Games will boost tourism

2012-06-28 13:15:49

The latest survey of a leading industry organization in Britain has found that most companies in London are positive about the 2012 Olympics Games, thinking it is good for the economy.

Time for a woman to carry Australia's flag: Cook

2012-06-27 11:48:45

Former Olympic champion Natalie Cook is adamant that the honour of carrying Australia's flag at the opening ceremony of the London Games should go to a woman.

Wimbledon groundsman eyes Olympic challenge

2012-06-27 10:27:18

Swifter, higher, stronger - for Wimbledon groundsman Neil Stubley, the Olympic motto is a perfect match for the grass he so lovingly grows.

Russia eyeing third place in London medals table

2012-06-27 10:22:41

Russia are aiming to repeat their third place finish in the medals table at Beijing in 2008 when the squad competes at next month's London Olympics.

Lochte beats Phelps to qualify for London

2012-06-27 09:52:47

Ryan Lochte reaffirmed his status as the world's best all round swimmer when he beat Michael Phelps at the US Olympic swimming trials on Monday to book his spot on the American team for London.