Russian gay law raises alarm among Olympic sponsors
Fears that Russia's controversial anti-gay law could affect next year's Sochi Winter Games has reached sponsors despite efforts by the Russians to play down the issue, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday.
The Russian law, which forbids the dissemination of information on homosexuality to minors, has been seen by critics as discriminatory. It has overshadowed preparations for the Sochi Olympics - a priority for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who wants it to show Russia as a modern state with top-notch infrastructure. (Reuters)
