Sochi: Athletes, Fans Set For Russia's Winter Olympics Spectacle -- CNN
(CNN) -- After all the consternation over security, the controversy over gay rights and the ridicule over poor preparations, the Sochi Games are here.
The last of the athletes are arriving Thursday, including the bulk of Team USA. Qualification events have begun in the men's and ladies' slopestyle, while the ladies' moguls and team figure skating contests start later.
And Dmitry Chernyshenko, head of the Games, is promising Sochi will be "the safest place on Earth during the Olympics."
Here are the latest developments, a day before the Games' official opening:
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels declare new assault on Aleppo after Assad gains. Syria rebels launch Aleppo campaign, bombing toll hits 257.
Syria can meet June 30 chemical weapons deadline: U.N. chief.
Russia says now is not the time for U.N. resolution on aid to Syria.
Iran: US nuke demands have 'no value'.
Iran says may modify Arak reactor to allay nuclear concerns: TV.
Six car bombs hit Iraqi capital.
Iraqi PM under fire amid 'insanity' of suicide bombings.
Fears grow of new Israeli assault on Gaza amid rocket attacks.
Turkish MPs endorse Internet control law.
Israeli widow blasts ‘insensitive’ Kerry claim of no murders.
ASIA
Pakistani government and Taliban begin talks.
Afghanistan's election watchdog plagued by delays, funding woes.
China criticizes Japan over comments doubting Nanjing massacre.
China media slams Philippine leader comments on disputed waters.
Growing concern with China's behavior at sea: Senior U.S. diplomat.
Sri Lankan forces may have destroyed evidence of mass killings-new report.
North Korea says B-52 run imperils family reunions.
AFRICA
South Sudan: escalation of violence on unprecedented scale, says relief agency.
South Sudan rebels claim 700 government troops defect.
France likely to extend mission in Central African Republic: minister.
France backs Niger in talks with Areva over uranium mining.
Niger: France and US should intervene in Libya.
Egypt army chief Sisi says will run for president: report. Egyptian army denies report of Sisi running for president.
Red Cross warns over Boko Haram fall-out in Nigeria.
EUROPE
65 world leaders to attend Sochi Olympics.
Russia appeals for global ceasefire during Olympics.
Putin aide warns U.S. on Ukraine, says Russia could act.
Ukrainian activist forced to admit being U.S. spy under torture.
Cypriot president says 'serious prospects' reunification talks can resume.
Italy rescues more than 1,100 migrants in rafts south of Sicily.
London tube strike causes second day of travel chaos.
AMERICAS
Threat to the U.S. grid? Details emerge of sniper attack on power station.
Report: 4 in 10 U.S. government security breaches go undetected.
Colombia’s Santos says spying was “totally legal”.
Brazil metro chaos renews World Cup fears.
Ecuador pulls out of regional mutual defense treaty.
Mexican convicted of murder for ramming U.S. Coast Guard officer.
Spanish firm Sacyr denies halting work on Panama Canal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Counter-Terrorism: Things are different in Russia.
U.S. freezes assets of Pakistan-based Haqqani militants.
ISIS confirms death of senior leader in Syria.
Prosecutors in CIA prison probe may visit US.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Twitter reports $645m loss for 2013. Tech stocks: Twitter plunges more than 20%.
Amazon considers socking its most loyal customers with a 50% price hike.
Nationalism could destroy global economy, warns Christine Lagarde.
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