Revisiting host cities: Munich, a model Olympic village
Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and…
German villages sacrificed in the name of coal
In Germany, one of Europe’s largest coal mines is gaining ground, destroying dozens of villages in its path.…
141 people missing in China landslide
Fears grow for 141 people missing in China after a landslide buried their mountain village in southwestern Sichuan province, with reports that only three survivors had been pulled out of the mud…