News reports have been circulating that there are possible threats of a “dirty bomb” at the Beijing Olympics. The United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that terrorists are trying to obtain nuclear materials.

The threats will also exist at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

An International Atomic Energy Authority spokesman said: “We are providing them with assistance with nuclear security, which is par for the course in any big sporting or public event such as this.

“We provide assistance for member states when it is requested.”

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