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As Certain Chinese Cities Boom, Many More Hollow Out

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:53:00 -0700

Over half of China is expected to live in urban areas in the coming years. While many cities enjoy an impressive boom, however, a large number of other "dream cities" have become ghost towns. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has more on the eerie housing phenomenon.

Bursting the Bubble: China Curbs Real Estate Boom

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:27:00 -0700

China is worried about a real estate bubble. Housing prices have been rising by double digits in almost every Chinese city, and in Beijing alone have skyrocketed 22 percent in the past year. State-run CCTV News reports that the government is trying to cool things down by raising taxes and transaction fees to lessen demand.

South Korea Moves to Boost Sagging Home Sales

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:07:00 -0700

Faced with a slumping real estate market, the South Korean government has announced a plan to cut borrowing costs and provide tax breaks in order to get people to buy homes. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on reactions to this plan and its efficacy.

India: Deadly Building Collapse Triggers Demolition Spree

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:52:00 -0700

Anger is simmering against the real estate sector that has let illegal construction flourish in the suburbs of Mumbai, India. The collapse of an illegally-constructed four-story building has resulted in at least 72 dead. Many residents claim they were unaware the building was illegal.

Real Estate Scandal Snares India's 'First Family'

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:03:00 -0700

Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi, has been charged with leveraging his family's connections to benefit his real estate holdings. Contributor Ajoy Bose reports from New Delhi on these accusations.

Israeli state prosecutors debate proceeding with Olmert charges in real estate scandal [IBA, Israel]

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Bosniaks hold another mass funeral on 17th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre, Bahraini activists rally in solidarity with Saudi protestors, suicide attack targeting police academy kills 25 in Yemen, and more.

Another Side of Africa: Kenya's Luxury Housing Boom

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:11:00 -0700

Kenya's luxury residential property values are considered among the best in the world. In Nairobi, investors are especially taking notice.

China's Housing Prices Fall for Fifth Straight Month

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:29:00 -0700

State broadcaster CCTV reports from the Shanghai Housing Expo, where sellers are offering the lowest prices and down payments in years. Real estate developers blame government policies, and premier Wen Jiabao says to expect even further drops.

Saudi prince discloses land issue [Press TV, Iran]

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0800

Kuwait to deport 'stateless' protestors who demanded citizenship, Yemeni regime accused of handing over Rada'a to extremist groups, Syria rejects Qatar's call for Arab troops, and more.

Shots fired at car belonging to Holyland affairs witness [IBA, Israel]

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Yemen's cabinet approves immunity law for Saleh, tensions rise in Persian Gulf as Iran sentences US man to death for spying, Amnesty warns of continued Mideast protests and repression in 2012, and more.