Amazon seeks prime North American spot for second headquarters

Amazon is looking to build its second home, promising it will be a full equal to current Seattle base, but has a list of key demands from potential candidates

Amazon has launched a $5bn (3.8bn) search for a site for a new headquarters, asking cities across the US and Canada to make their pitches.

The new HQ will be the world's largest e-commerce company's second in North America, and "will be a full equal" to its current headquarters in Seattle, Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos said.