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Hockney at Nottingham Contemporary, review

A fascinating new exhibition of David Hockney's work at the newly-opened Nottingham Contemporary shows the artist's transition from British talent to international star. Rating: * * * * * Hockney's A Bigger Splash at the...

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The Guardian Snake

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- One of the most exciting and thrilling moments in the life of an archeologist is the moment of making a new archeological discovery, such as when your eyes fall upon an ancient

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Construction Tender Award announced for Park Avenue by DAMAC Properties Egypt

Dubai, UAE, 24th November 2009: Luxury lifestyle developers, DAMAC PropertiesDAMAC Properties, today announced that Dar for Trading & Construction (DETAC) has been awarded the construction contract for Park Avenue, Cairo-Alex...

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Rethinking Light and Sound

“Son et lumiѐre”—sound and light—may stir thoughts of a clamorous and brilliant display on a holiday evening, animating Versailles, the pyramids of Giza, or Delhi’s Red Fort with guns, gongs, and fireworks. A quarter century...

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Lancaster Walmart battle comes to an end

Superstore to be built at half of planned size The battle to stop construction of a Walmart in Lancaster, believed to be the longest such campaign in the region, came to a quiet conclusion last week. Others include a defunct...

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WinBuyer raises $6.9m from Pitango, Giza

The online price comparison start-up plans to expand in the US and UK, and is eying Asia. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn23 Nov 09 15:35 Online price comparison start-up WinBuyer Corporation has raised $6.9 million in its first financing...

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Nigeria: Contractors Defy October Deadline On Lafia Roads

CCECC, the Chinese construction firm handling the provision of roads in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, and its sub-contractors, are yet to return to site, more than two weeks after the end of October which the government...

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King Tut casts magic in Toronto

A canopic coffinette, one of four mini-coffins that held internal organs. A new exhibit of artifacts related to the Egyptian boy king went on display Friday at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The AGO also hosted the 1978 exhibit of...

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Jotun Paints highlights unique range of interior and exterior paint brands at 'Le Marche 2009'

Egypt: Jotun Paints, one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, is highlighting its unique range of interior and exterior paint brands at the 'Le Marche 2009', the biggest home furniture...

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Rise and fall of the Indian rope trick

By any standard, Ishamuddin Khan is a man of remarkable talents. Back in 1995, this traditional Indian magician or madari, completed the first successful outdoor performance of a trick that had been whispered about for...

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