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2020 Olympic bid cities submit application files to IOC The election of the host city will take place on September 7, 2013 at the IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina By STEPHEN WILSON Associated Press LONDON— Tokyo began its international promotion campaign for the 2020 Olympics in London on Thursday, promising to match or surpass the […]

Sydney’s new light rail to be built in one go NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has conceded there will be disruptions in Sydney’s CBD when George Street is dug up to build two light rail lines Herald Sun (Melbourne) SYDNEY- The lines linking Sydney’s Circular Quay to Central Station then on to Randwick will be […]

Bermuda: New hospital will cost more than expected By Jonathan Bell The Royal Gazette The final cost of Bermuda’s new hospital will prove higher than many expect, new Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has warned. But, in a candid interview with The Royal Gazette, the Minister promised to be keep the public informed as to where […]

Update November 6, 2015 Nigeria: Lagos governor says first light rail project to be completed by December 2016 Nigeria: Lagos governor says first light rail project to be completed by December 2016 Updated November 14 2013 Lagos awards contract for extension of Light Rail project Dr. Dayo Mobereola , MD, LAMATA By Gboyega Akinsanmi This […]

Berlin’s new Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport opening delayed again Xinhua BERLIN — Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport, the new air harbor for the German capital, postponed its opening date again, confirmed the airport operator on Monday. Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, the airport operator, said in a statement that the new delay was caused by “problems with […]

Nigeria to acquire 30 aircraft to boost operations of the aviation industry Xinhua LAGOS — Nigeria plans to buy 30 aircraft as part of measures to boost the operations of the aviation industry, according to a latest report from the government. The fund would be sourced from part of the aviation intervention fund of the […]

Leaving São Paulo’s melting pot Deutsche Welle For more than 100 years waves of immigrants have made Sao Paulo grow. But more and more people are now turning their backs on the city and moving to the hinterland that’s less expensive and has cleaner air. There are few countries in the world that are home […]

Brazil, Mexico have most Latin American billionaires AFP Brazil and Mexico have the most billionaires in Latin America but earn the least from estate taxes, according to a new study from a regional economic group. Brazil tops the billionaires list with 30, followed by Mexico, with 11, said this month’s report from the Economic Commission […]

Beijing opens 4 new subway lines CNTV BEIJING- The Chinese capital is scheduled to open 4 new subway lines on Sunday, December 30, 2012. It’s part of the city’s efforts to expand public transport and ease severe traffic congestion. Opening their doors from Sunday are Line 6, the southern section of the current Line 8, […]

Housing sales rebound predicted for China in 2013 Xinhua BEIJING– Industry observers say China’s real estate sector is likely to pick up steam in 2013, as they expect increased housing sales due to growing market demand. The anticipation, which comes amid reports of rebounding home prices and increasing housing transactions in some cities, suggests future […]