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Congestion Pricing May Face Cut in London

London's new mayor is considering a plan to tone down the city's congestion charge system, reducing fees during certain hours.

July 10, 2008 - The Times (UK)

Putin Plans to Propose Russia-U.S. Tunnel

Former Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced his intentions to propose that Russia and the United States move forward with plans from the early 20th century to build a 64-mile tunnel between the two countries.

April 1, 2008 - The Times (UK)

Mexico City Struggling with Infrastructure Problems

As Mexico City's economy moves from industry to services, it is attracting new businesses but facing a legacy of haphazard infrastructure planning that may threaten its economic prosperity.

January 31, 2008 - The Times (UK)

The World's First Fleet of Driverless Taxis

Heathrow Airport is set to launch what may be the world's largest trial of a personal rapid transit (PRT) system. The electric "pod cabs" will carry passengers and luggage from a parking area to a new terminal -- a journey of about four minutes.

May 29, 2007 - The Times (UK)

World's Biggest Embassy Will Be Visible From Space

While most aspects of the American reconstruction in Iraq is either behind schedule, over budget, or under investigation for fraud, the United States is building a massive "city within a city", an embassy so large it will be visible from space.

May 4, 2006 - The Times (UK)

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