'General Assembly appropriates $993 million for Capital Master Plan in 2008-2009; (United Nations) Concerned about the costs of further delaying the renovation of the United Nations New York Headquarters, the General Assembly today apportioned nearly $1 billion for the long-gestating project, which will relocate thousands of employees and delegates while the Organization?s antiquated complex is being overhauled.
'FREE Screening of The Darjeeling Ltd (Scoop.co.nz) [Wellington, 14th December 2007] Presenting the indie cinematic highlight of the year, MySpace bring MySpace users in Wellington the opportunity to see a FREE advanced screening of The Darjeeling Ltd.
'La dolce vita turns sour as Italy faces up to being old and poor (Times Online Sunday) The Christmas fair on Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome looks as cheerful as ever: glittering decorations, funfair booths and roasting chestnuts. In St Peter?s Square the giant Christmas tree is lit, and the streets are full of visitors soaking up the festive version of la dolce vita.
'Zimbabwe: Warriors' Samba Show (AllAfrica.com) A Brazillian coach - the first from the land of the Samba Boys to coach the Warriors - is expected to be unveiled soon to begin our preparations for the 2010 World Cup/Nations Cup qualifiers which get underway in June.
