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Experts restore ancient Egyptian relic after vandalism
MAY 29, 2013
Egyptian restoration experts have managed to remove graffiti from an ancient monument after it had been defaced by a Chinese tourist, the antiquities department said on Tuesday.
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The world's best floating hotels
MAR 22, 2013
Dry land is over-rated. We've found the best watery retreats for those who fancy swapping terra firma for something less stable.
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Palmer unveils plan for new Titanic
FEB 27, 2013
Flamboyant mining tycoon Clive Palmer has unveiled his plans for building a perfect replica of the Titanic - plus a lot of extra lifeboats.
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World tourist numbers exceed a billion in 2012
JAN 31, 2013
International tourist arrivals exceeded one billion for the first time last year despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and numbers will rise further in 2013.
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Snow claims hundreds of flights across Europe
JAN 22, 2013
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and road and rail traffic was severely disrupted across much of Europe on Monday as heavy snow and freezing weather gripped the continent.
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Getting pushy Parisians to mend their manners
JAN 10, 2013
The "City of Light" may draw more tourists than most world capitals, but Paris less than sparkles to the legions of visitors shocked to find its residents can be rude, brusque and snobbish.
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Dreamliner becomes nightmare for Boeing
JAN 10, 2013
Japan's All Nippon Airways said it cancelled a Boeing Dreamliner flight because of a brake problem, the third glitch to hit the next-generation aircraft in as many days.
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Hollywood sign unveiled after major makeover
DEC 05, 2012
The refurbished Hollywood sign was presented in all its freshly painted glory Tuesday after its biggest makeover in 35 years, in time for 90th birthday celebrations next year.
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Tiger altitude data was wrong: ATSB report
NOV 19, 2012
Tiger pilots were using incorrect altitude data on their display unit when they made a low landing approach in Melbourne, an official report has found
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Amsterdam's cannabis cafes to remain open: mayor
NOV 02, 2012
Amsterdam's famous coffee shops will remain open for business with foreign thrill-seekers despite the new government's plan to restrict sales to locals only, the mayor said Thursday.
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