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Sir Steve Redgrave held up by mugger on beach in Rio

By Ceri Roberts, Mar 17, 2013

Five-time gold Olympic medallist Sir Steve Redgrave has been mugged on the beach in Rio de Janeiro - the city that will host the 2016 Olympics. The Daily Mail reports that rowing hero Sir...
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Ten of the best new World Heritage Sites for 2012

By Roshina Jowaheer, Nov 20, 2012

The UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites gained 26 new places this year. We've selected 10 of the most wonderful attractions famed for their natural beauty and cultural significance. Have you...
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Ten of the world's most beautiful bays

By Roshina Jowaheer, Oct 30, 2012

From Vietnam's Ha Long Bay to Les Saintes Bay in Guadeloupe and Ireland's Keem Bay, these inspiring inlets and bays show some of the world's most beautiful scenery... World's most...
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Revealed! First pictures of Rio's Olympic Stadium

By Katy Holland, Sep 19, 2012

The completed designs of the Olympic Park in Rio have just been released, including the first pictures of how it will look. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO. The 300 acre park, in Barra da Tijuca, will...
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And the most expensive city in the world for a hotel stay is...

By Roshina Jowaheer, May 12, 2012

A new study has found that Rio de Janeiro has overtaken Sydney as the world's most expensive city for a hotel stay. The research by hotel booking website HRS revealed that the average cost...
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Yves 'Jetman' Rossy flies over Rio de Janeiro with a four-engine jetpack

By Ruth Doherty, May 03, 2012

A man used a four-engine jetpack to take an 11-minute flight over Rio de Janeiro this week. Yves 'Jetman' Rossy, a former fighter pilot, dropped from a helicopter over Lagoa Rodrigo de...
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Samba and screams: Prince Harry arrives in Rio to warm reception

By Ruth Doherty, Mar 10, 2012

Prince Harry this weekend continues his Diamond Jubilee tour - and arrived in Brazil to a warm welcome of samba dancing and screaming girls. The prince attended a Government-backed event on...
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Revealed! The cheapest (and most expensive) flight destinations 2012

By Katy Holland, Feb 09, 2012

Finding a cheap flight isn't quite as easy as it sounds these days. Recent taxation increases, APD hikes and the downsizing of many airlines has meant prices on average are significantly...
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