Singapore curbs private car use with higher taxes ALS
Singapore moves to restrain car ownership by increasing road taxes and implementing the Area Licensing Scheme, reducing downtown private car traffic from 42 800 to 12 000 during restricted hours. Officials note fewer cars lower accidents and improve quality of life as public transport upgrades are urged.
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Olympics showpiece or political battleground at Montreal games
The XXI Olympiad opens amid safety fears and nationalist tensions as athletes and officials prepare for tensions reminiscent of Munich. Talks on politics overshadow sport with East Germany and the USSR in a renewed rivalry while threats loom from extremist groups as Montreal braces for a high profile, security laden event.
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