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G8 and G20 Summits Yield Close Calls, Constitutional Controversy

Jun 28, 2010 -The latest G8 and G20 global economic summits wrapped up in Toronto and nearby Huntsville, Ontario, Canada over the weekend, amid the largest mass arrests in the country's history, and the troubling revelation that two protesters were caught emerging from a city manhole, according to press reports.

Riot Police Clash with Protesting Private Security Guards After World Cup Match

Jun 14, 2010 -Riot police shot tear gas and rubber bullets at private security guards protesting low wages just outside a World Cup stadium in Durban, South Africa, this morning.

South Africa, Security Pros Ready Themselves for the World Cup

Jun 04, 2010 -South Africa has geared up for this month's World Cup. Security professionals protecting VIPs have too.

Olympic Security Costs May Top $1 Billion

Feb 17, 2010 -Security costs for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, originally projected at less than $200 million, are expected to reach $1 billion, according to The New York Times.

UK Bans "Football Hooligans" from 2010 World Cup in South Africa

Jan 26, 2010 -In an effort to help secure this summer’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the British government will prohibit more than 3,000 known troublemakers from traveling to the tournament.

Gang Violence in Rio Poses Security Questions for 2016 Summer Games

Oct 19, 2009 -A deadly weekend gun battle between warring gangs in Rio de Janeiro has Brazilian authorities pledging they will get a grip on security before the Olympic torch hits their violence-prone streets, according to the The Christian Science Monitor.

Despite Terrorism Threat, Inauguration Safe and Sound

Jan 21, 2009 -Despite terrorism threats released Monday night by homeland security officials, yesterday's inauguration of President Barack Obama at the Capitol came and went without serious incident.

No Credible Terrorism Threats to Super Bowl, Although Vulnerabilities Exist, Says Intel Assessment

Jan 14, 2009 -U.S. intelligence officials have found no credible terrorism threats to this year's Super Bowl, but a joint FBI and DHS intelligence assessment found gaps in security.

An Inauguration Like No Other

Jan 05, 2009 -The Washington, DC, area's law enforcement is bracing for an expanded inauguration day like no other, reports The Washington Post. Because of the historic nature of the event, security officials have to prepare for a long weekend rather than just President-elect Barack Obama's parade and swearing-in ceremony on January 20.

Washington, DC, Prepares for Inauguration Day

Dec 11, 2008 -Federal and state officials tasked with protecting President-elect Barack Obama's Inauguration Day celebrations broadly outlined their security strategy today as the nation's capital prepares for an unprecedented mass gathering.

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