Rio becomes world heritage site Updated: 08:48, Monday July 2, 2012 Rio de Janeiro's iconic landscape, marked by soaring granite facades that drop into the ocean and white-sand beaches that go on for miles, is now an official world heritage site.
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Rio becomes world heritage site
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Sailing facilities for 2012 London Olympics officially unveiled
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Plaque recognizes Fundy National Park as the core area within the Fundy Biosphere Reserve
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Rio de Janeiro raises Olympic flag
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RIO Tinto changes NYSE ticker symbol to RIO
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Building should be 'preserved'
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Natural environment shaped our culture
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Ronaldo determined to become the best player in history
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Earthquake felt across the Algarve
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OppiKoppi is declared a national monument
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Brazilian legend Ronaldo retires
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Ogasawara island chain named as World Heritage site
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Abbey Road zebra crossing given listed status
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World Heritage Centre is officially opened
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Rio Ferdinand retires from international football
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