Why countries should break the crippling cycle of hosting big sporting events: Local residents holding Chinese and Olympic flags attend a rehearsal in Chongli county of Zhangjiakou ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Reuters/Jason LeeAll over the developing world, metropolises are rushing to cement their status as “global cities”. These are metropolitan centres that … [Read more...] about Why countries should break the crippling cycle of hosting big sporting events | The Conversation
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Race leaders break the 400km mark in Red Bull X-Alps 2017
Race leaders break the 400km mark in Red Bull X-Alps 2017: Athletes make it to Turnpoint 3 and 4, Aschau am Chiemsee and Lermoos. Day Four of the Red Bull X-Alps 2017 looked set to be another epic battle in the sky as the lead athletes entered the stunning northern Alps of Bavaria and Austria. In the lead was the race’s four time champion Chrigel Maurer (SUI1), who tagged … [Read more...] about Race leaders break the 400km mark in Red Bull X-Alps 2017
Break in payday with Spice Route’s first Brrrrew event
Break in payday with Spice Route’s first Brrrrew event: Barley and Biltong Emporium gourmet burger Photo: Spice Route Destination Beautiful Paarl Winelands Destination, the Spice Route will warm up winter appetites with its debut Brrrrew Event offering a ‘delicious’ line-up of gourmet burgers, craft beer and live entertainment on Friday 26 May. Partnering with 2017 … [Read more...] about Break in payday with Spice Route’s first Brrrrew event
South Africa has a new trade union federation. Can it break the mould? | The Conversation
South Africa has a new trade union federation. Can it break the mould?: Delegates at the launch of the South African Federation of Trade Unions. The Star/Nokuthula MbathaThe newly launched trade union grouping in South Africa - the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) - promises to be a voice for the growing numbers of unorganised and marginalised workers in the … [Read more...] about South Africa has a new trade union federation. Can it break the mould? | The Conversation
SA News: Police Fire Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets To Break Up Anti-Immigrant Protests In South Africa
Police Fire Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets To Break Up Anti-Immigrant Protests In South Africa: The US is not the only country undergoing social upheaval and polarization over its treatment of foreigners. On Friday, police in South Africa fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse rival protest marches in the capital Pretoria, after ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Police Fire Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets To Break Up Anti-Immigrant Protests In South Africa
