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Wales blames Brexit for decision to ditch bid to host showpiece games

The Welsh Government confirmed Tuesday it would not be bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, blaming the uncertainty caused by the Brexit referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU).

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Japan's bid to build next-generation Aussie submarines dubbed "weakest"

​Japan's bid to build Australia's next-generation naval submarine fleet has been determined the weakest of three being considered, as the Turnbull government edges loser to a final decision on the contract.

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China's Anbang trumps Marriott with $15 billion bid for Starwood

The fight for Starwood Hotels swung back in favor of China’s Anbang after the insurance company offered $15 billion in a counterpunch to Marriott International.

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Overseas Chinese rally to support Beijing 2022 Olympic bid

About 200 overseas Chinese gathered here on Wednesday to voice their support for Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

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Beijing's Winter Olympics bid enjoys unprecedented support

International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission are set to receive a heart-felt welcome when they visit Beijing with over 90 percent of support rate on the city's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

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Boston to bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

The U.S. Olympic Committee said on Thursday that Boston will represent the country to bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games.

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Farmer's "Long March" to support China's Winter Olympic bid

A 66-year-old farmer is preparing for his "Long March" to Beijing, which he will start in January to support China's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

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Israel PM to meet Kerry in Rome on Palestinian bid to UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry next week in the Italian capital Rome, amid an upcoming Palestinian bid to the UN to demand an end to the Israeli occupation in the West Bank.

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Singapore Botanic Gardens submits bid to become UNESCO heritage site

The Singapore Botanic Gardens has submitted its bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities said on Tuesday.