Path laid out for Columbus to join world's elite cities The Columbus Dispatch
If residents want Columbus to become a world-class city, they’ll have to work harder to eliminate poverty, help businesses expand and improve early education, a panel of experts told an audience at the Columbus Metropolitan Club yesterday.
The World's Best Lagrein The New York Sun
TRAMIN, Italy — A small, picturesque Tyrolean village just south of the city of Bolzano, the village of Tramin is not counted among the world's great wine destinations. Yet if you're on the hunt for great lagrein, then eventually you'll find your way to Tramin, specifically to the winery of J. Hofstätter. Because this winery, now run by Martin Foradori Hofstätter, 36, makes what is arguably the
World news in brief San Jose Mercury News
Dr. Margaret Chan, who spearheaded the World Health Organization's fight against bird flu, was chosen Wednesday to head the agency and lead the international assault on polio, AIDS and other global scourges, becoming the first Chinese to win such a high-profile United Nations post.
Nation and world round up The State
PERSON TO WATCH BIRD FLU EXPERT NOMINATED TO HEAD U.N. HEALTH AGENCY GENEVA — Dr. Margaret Chan, who spearheaded the World Health Organization’s fight against bird flu, was chosen Wednesday to head the agency and lead the international assault on polio, AIDS and other global scourges, becoming the first Chinese to win such a high-profile United Nations post.
World health group picks director general International Herald Tribune
The World Health Organization on Wednesday nominated Dr. Margaret Chan of China, its top official on bird flu, as its new leader in the international fight against polio, AIDS and a possible flu pandemic.
The Polish city of Lodz re-establishes itself as a thriving place to live Guardian Unlimited
Second world war: As one city reclaims its past, reminders of Poland's role in the second world war remain, says David Hearst.
The Polish city of Lodz re-establishes itself as a thriving place to live Guardian Unlimited
As the city of Lodz reclaims its past, reminders of Poland's role in the second world war remain, says David Hearst.
City council candidates field questions The Sentinel-News
Eight of the nine candidates vying for seats on the Shelbyville City Council fielded question during Monday's candidates' forum on issues ranging from the community's Hispanic population to boosting the city's occupational tax base.
Japan to have a cuppa for record books Independent Online
A Japanese city has offered a toast to the Guinness Book of World Records by organising the world's largest tea party.
Italian Island Ischia Is L.A.'s 24th Sister City CBS 2 Los Angeles
The small Italian island city of Ischia was named the 24th sister city to Los Angeles Wednesday.

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Many cities sprawl over a very large area encompassing smaller towns and cities in the process. For clarity I've included 2 tables of world city populations
Population
World Gazetteer - current population figures for cities, towns and places World Gazetteer: United States of America - current population figures for cities,
List of cities by population - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of the largest cities of the world estimated for the year 2005. metropolitan areas, go to List of metropolitan areas by population.
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