Giuliani to help Rio in pre-Olympic crime fight

With recent crimes and violence in Rio de Janeiro, many have started to question if the city really is safe enough to hold the Olympic Games in 2016. This article from the Associated Press brings the news that Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has offered to assist the city in fighting crime and violence in preparation for the Olympics. (photo courtesy of Google images)

Rio Looks to Sue Robin Williams for Olympic Comment

The city of Rio de Janeiro is looking to sue Robin Williams after a comment he made on the David Letterman Show about Rio beating Chicago for the 2016 Olympic bid.

Check out the video of the show below:

Rio to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for Olympics

This article from China View is about Rio de Janeiro's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions especially with regard to landfills and automobiles in preparation for the 2016 Olympics.

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Coconuts banned on Rio de Janeiro beaches

This travel blog post outlines the pros and cons of Rio de Janeiro's recent ban on coconuts on their beaches. The ban is part of the city's efforts to clean up in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.

Four Seasons, Jumeirah Planning to Open in Brazil

As Brazil's economy continues to boom, and has predictions of continuing to boom with their hosting of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, hotel chains and other business endeavors, especially Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Jumeirah Group. In addition to discussing these business endeavors, this article outlines Brazil's economy.

Rio Pledges Immunity from Blackouts

This article from the Associated Press is about Rio de Janeiro is being promoted as a safe energy haven for the 2016 Olympic games, but after a blackout on Tuesday, the reality of preventing blackouts during the Olympics is being questioned.

Business Wealth Influx in Rio

This article from the NY Times is about the investment opportunities and booming economic state of Rio de Janeiro, site of the 2016 Olympics. The Olympics are thought to bring even more opportunities to the table as investors will be able to see returns on their investments in a big way through the Olympics.

Rio Bid Rigging Scam Uncovered

This article from the Phillipine Daily Inquirer outlines the bid rigging scam that has been taking place with Olympic construction projects.

2016 Olympics: Will Rio Benefit Like Beijing?

This article from the Latin Business Chronicle is interesting in that it outlines the benefits Beijing reaped from hosting the Games in 2008 and predicts the benefits (and risks) Rio could potentially see from hosting the Olympics in 2016.

Rio plans for lasting Olympic changes

This article from BBC News outlines the changes Rio is looking to make for the Olympics that will benefit the city and country as a whole.

IOC set to start working with Rio on 2016 Olympics

This article from the U.S. Olympic Committee via the Associated Press is about the International Olympic Committee's plans to send a to work with Rio officials to help prepare for the Games.

Extra police after Rio violence

This article from BBC News outlines more information about about the outbreak of violence in Rio de Janeiro. It also includes a video of the aftermath of the helicopter shooting and other violence.

Violence in the Newest Olympic City Rattles Brazil

This article from the New York Times is about a police helicopter shot down by drug traffickers right outside one of the Olympic stadiums in Rio de Janeiro. The violence in Rio this past weekend is causing Brazil's leaders to defend the Olympic location all over again. The article also discusses measures being taken to prevent future violence and to make Rio a safer city for the Games.

Golf, Rugby Get Chance at Olympic Gold

This article from the Associated Press hosted by Google is about golf and rugby being added to the 2016 Olympic program. It is mostly about how this gives each of these sports, especially golf, the chance to become popular worldwide.







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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wins the bid for the 2016 Olympics

This article from USA Today is one of the first written after Rio de Janeiro beat Madrid in the last round of bidding to host the 2016 games. The end of the article even includes a breakdown of Rio's bid including the theme of the games, locations for Olympic venues as well as details of the venues scheduled for construction.

Check out the video as Rio de Janeiro reacts to their 2016 Olympic bid victory: