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Paris kicked off its first summer Olympics in a century

with a rain-soaked rule-breaking opening outdoor

ceremony along the sun with athletes floating down the river in boats. Lady

Gaga opened the entertainment of the games and Salim Dion performed as the Olympic flame was lit.

Meanwhile French officials say a malicious coordinated attack on the country's rail system

put hundreds of trains out of service, leaving hundreds of thousands of riders stranded.

And fears Eleanor Beardsley has more.

Prime Minister Gabriela Tal spoke about the attacks that took place overnight.

This operation idea. attacks that took place overnight. Well-coordinated and planned attacks were carried out on nerve centers of our high-speed rail system, he said.

This shows a good knowledge of the system and where to strike.

One sabotage attempt was foiled, but the saboteurs got away.

The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation.

The country's rail operator, the SNCF,

said it's repairing lines, but to expect delays, interruptions,

and cancellations through the weekend. The fact that it happened just hours

before the opening of the games and amidst such high security has many people feeling uneasy.

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