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Political tensions rise as Sochi games near

Political tensions rise as Sochi games near

by Stephanie Haines | Feb 3, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Days before the opening ceremonies for the 2014 Winter Olympics, tensions have risen between Moscow and insurgents in the North Caucasus, a region filled with instability, a panel of experts said Monday, heightening fears of a terrorist incident at the...

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