It might be kitsch, it might be a touch formulaic, but the biggest global TV audience of the Olympic games is not for the men's 100m or indeed any sporting event, but for the opening ceremony. Governments and organizers know this and, in the case of the Chinese politburo, were...
(5) Comments | Posted July 24, 2012 | 4:02 PM
Amongst the many last-minute jitters in the run-up to the London Games, one of the most noteworthy has been the failure of security giant G4S to supply sufficient guards and stewards. Into the breach has stepped the British Army, which has made 3,500 troops available on top of the 10,500...
(20) Comments | Posted July 27, 2012 | 1:43 PM