RIO DE JANEIRO - The Olympic Village in Rio opened its doors to the world's athletes on Sunday, less than two weeks before the Games begin -- but Australia immediately boycotted the facility, calling it "simply not safe or ready." - Boosted security -Security, naturally, will be high around the complex, and around Rio generally. Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko responded by telling R-Sport news agency: "I am absolutely sure that the majority of the Russian team will meet the criteria." The Olympic Village, a 31-building complex located in the Barra da Tijuca district in the west of Rio de Janeiro, is meant to house more than 18,000 athletes and coaching staff over the coming weeks. However, Brazilian Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes said the suspects were "absolutely amateur", "disorganised" and had no specific targets.

Source: Bangkok Post July 24, 2016 17:03 UTC