In Paris, the Brazilian president said that cities with over 100,000 inhabitants must have an airport within a 60-kilometre range. She also said a tender for the high-speed rail will be floated soon.

The 51st United Nations Graduate Study Program is targeted at masters and doctoral students around the world. The course will span two weeks in Switzerland. Enrolments are open until February 15th.

The production volume should be up 4.72% in the 2012-2013 season, at 37.6 million tonnes; in turn, ethanol output should be down 5.22%, according to figures from the National Supply Company.

The Brazilian maker has already shipped to Saudi Arabia and plans to remain in the region. The company exports to 20 countries and has repositioned its brand with more exclusive products.

The US$ 4.8 billion would aim to help the country re-establish its finances, but according to the International Monetary Fund, the Egyptian authorities called for a postponement.