London Mayor Boris Johnson and his Olympic City

The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on events from the Olympic Games currently being held in London.

A 28-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision with a bus transporting members of the media away from the Olympic Park late Thursday. The accident has led to renewed debate in Britain about legislation governing bicycle safety. Plus a look at the growing political clout of London Mayor Boris Johnson.

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