New violence in the Caucaucus threatens Russia’s 2014 Olympics and resort destination plans

A spate of terrorist attacks at ski areas in Russia are keying up security concerns ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, near the country’s contentious borders and fledgling ski industry. The Associated Press and news outlets in Russia are reporting a police officer dead and six wounded after a gunfight Wednesday near the Mt. Elbrus ski area. Last weekend, masked gunmen …