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Rio de Janeiro Grapples With Exploding Manholes

Manholes

Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, faces criticism for not doing enough to curb the deadly problem.

 

Now to Rio, full of Olympic 2016 jitters

Rio de Janeiro

The snuffing out of the Olympic flame in London Sunday marks a conclusion for most, but for 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro it kicks off four years of pre-games jitters and a race against the clock to ready this notoriously laid-back beach city for the global sports showcase.

 

Brazilian police invade Rio’s biggest slum in bid to bring security before World Cup, Olympics

Brazilian police backed by armored military vehicles have invaded Rio de Janeiro’s biggest slum. Hundreds of black-clad, rifle-armed officers began swarming into the Rocinha shantytown early Sunday. Experts say it’s the most important step yet in bringing security to Rio de Janeiro before it hosts the final matches of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

 

Brazil blackouts hit up to 60M, spur Olympic fears

Brazil blackouts hit up to 60M, spur Olympic fears

Brazil emerged Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged as many as 60 million people into darkness for hours, prompting security fears and concern from residents about another black eye for a country hosting the 2016 Olympic Games....

 

Brazil Promises Olympic Security After Latest Rio Violence

Brazil Promises Olympic Security After Latest Rio Violence

Brazilian officials are insisting security won't be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games.

 

Golf, rugby accepted as Olympic sports

All those beautiful beaches and Tiger Woods, too!...

 

Gasps greet Chicago's ouster from Games bid

Gasps greet Chicago's ouster from Games bid

Gasps and tears greeted the announcement on Friday that Chicago had lost its bid to host the 2016 Summer Games, as the city went from favorite to also-ran in the multibillion-dollar Olympics sweepstakes.

 

Rio to host 2016 Games after landslide win

Rio to host 2016 Games after landslide win

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics after winning a landslide victory over Madrid in the final round of voting among International Olympic Committee members on Friday.

 

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