Britain to deploy extra 3,500 troops for Olympics security

LONDON: Britain will deploy an extra 3,500 troops at the London Olympics after a private security firm said it could not provide sufficient guards, the defence minister confirmed Thursday.

Philip Hammond said the move, which means 17,000 troops will now be involved in the games, would impose an extra burden on the overstretched armed forces but that it was "prudent" to ensure security. (AFP)