Local governments in Brazil are using the Olympics to support forced evictions and segregation in Rio de Janeiro. Moreover, the GOC has held an assembly with National Federation Presidents to prepare towards the2016 Games.

Oct 31, 2015 11:29 AM EDT

Adhering to the rules imposed by Brazilian antitrust regulator, Kroton Educational SA is selling one of its universities, Uniasselvi, for $280 million to Vinci Capital Gestora de Recursos and Carlyle Group.

Oct 29, 2015 02:30 AM EDT

Investors carefully selected bitcoin startup companies to invest in. A huge decline is experienced by startup companies in this quarter. However, a more realistic bitcoin-related startup companies is still attractive to investors.

Oct 29, 2015 01:41 AM EDT

The Delta Platinum Medallion package offers the new Platinum Medallion credentials. The members of the million miler club will also get a free $645 Delta Million miler gift.

Oct 31, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

Riga, Latvia that houses UNESCO World heritage sites owns a number of tourist spots that was designed with Medieval architecture.

Oct 29, 2015 03:27 AM EDT

The strengthening British pound, a weak euro, and China's slowdown are impacting UK's manufacturing and export sectors. Factory output dropped for the third consecutive month. The UK is witnessing its third export recession in less than a decade.

Oct 29, 2015 10:58 AM EDT

Travelers consider American miles as their favorite mileage currencies. Moreover, numerous users already redeemed millions of miles using AAdvantage from their own travels world-wide.

Nov 02, 2015 09:20 AM EST

The gold price rebounded in a cautious way ahead of the US Fed Reserves' statement. The investors and funds are in wati and watch mode anticipating cues for possible timing of next hike in interest rates. Hedge funds and money managers are bullish on gold, while technical analysts predict lacklustre trading in the yellow metal.

Oct 29, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

Hilton is currently considering to give HHonors members a discount when they book directly through the hotel chain. The rates seem to be acessible to all HHonors members, regardless of status level.

Oct 31, 2015 08:28 AM EDT

The Tokyo Motor Show is open from Oct 30 to Nov 8 at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre. The event showcases new car concepts and designs from carmakers all over the world. This car exhibition puts the spotlight on driverless technology, clean fuel and energy efficiency in automotive.

Oct 29, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Etihad is known for their first class flights. But it also provides a decent economical experience, which reportedly rankled US carriers so much.

Oct 29, 2015 03:47 AM EDT

Shares of Axis Bank plunged today as investors are concern regarding its asset selling activities. The bank saw its shares plunged to almost 8.7 percent in intraday trading, its worst trading day.

Oct 29, 2015 01:41 AM EDT