July 25, 2008 by Tim McDowell.

The Department of Homeland Security announced approximately $1.8 billion in grants to bolster state, urban area and tribal government efforts to improve the nation’s readiness, response and recovery capabilities for both natural and man-made emergencies. The department will award approximately $3 billion in Fiscal Year 2008, and has provided roughly $25 billion in grants since Fiscal Year 2002 to state, local, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations.

http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216997045027.shtm

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July 25, 2008 by Tim McDowell.

Chinese officials announced on 24 July 2008 that they have disabled a terrorist cell that was planning to attack football venues in Shanghai. Authorities have increased security in Beijing, the capital, over the past year in the lead-up to the Olympic Games, which begin on 8 August. As a result, officials stated that they obtained information which indicated terrorist organizations would be launching an attack against the Olympic venue in Shanghai. Officials raided a number of facilities; however, they have not indicated where or when the raids took place, or how many suspects they detained. In an effort to increase security in Shanghai, more than 1,500 surveillance cameras have been installed on public buses throughout the city, especially those that pass by the stadium. Additional security checkpoints have been set up in and around all underground rail stations as well.

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