воскресенье, 4 марта 2012 г.

New Delhi goes into lockdown for C'Wealth opener

NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi will go into a security lockdown Sunday for the opening of the biggest and most trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games.

An estimated 100,000 police and military personnel have been enlisted to keep the athletes, visitors and games venues safe. Foreign governments have issued travel advisories highlighting a risk for terror attacks in India during the games.

The Delhi government used a law enacted in 1954 as authority to enforce the closure of shops and markets on Sunday for the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony on Oct. 14, announcing it to businesses two days ahead.

Prince Charles arrived Saturday and met with India's President Pratibha …

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