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Iraq purchases 10 Dreamliners
Iraq has signed an agreement to buy 10 787 Dreamliners from Boeing on behalf of Iraq Airway. News of the contract appeared on the Boeing website this week although the contract was signed in December last year. The aircraft are worth a total of $1.7bn at list prices, but after standard discounts the Iraqi deal is probably worth $1.1bn.
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Swayambhunath
Kathmandu, Nepal
Located outside the ring road surrounding Kathmandu, this Buddhist temple is considered to be one of the definitive experiences of the city. Nicknames the ‘Monkey Temple’ given the mass of monkeys you’ll find, the compound is centred around a white stupa, topped by a spire with the painted eyes of Buddha. It is a great place to see the sun set over Kathmandu and the mystical atmosphere of ancient ...
National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
In the late eighteenth century, royal art collections across Europe were being nationalized and put on display for the public. The British were late to the party and calls for the establishment of a national art gallery went unfulfilled. The spectacular painting collection of former Prime Minister Robert Walpole wound up sold to Russia in 1777. Finally, in 1824, the National Gallery was establis...
Guitar Hall – The Guitar Boutique
Mumbai, India
This unique state-of-the-art showroom is full to the brim with the best acoustic guitars in town, handpicked by professional musicians right from the factories. Beautiful guitars, incredible effects, amazing amps and awesome keyboards of all leading brands of the world are available here at guaranteed lowest prices & after- sales services as compared to any shop in India. A true delight for bi...
Tian Tan Budha, Po Lin Monastery
Hong Kong, China
Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery is in Lantau. Here one can find the largest statue outdoors of a seated Buddha, made in bronze. The entire face and hand seems to bless all who come to visit. The serenity and calmness has an effect on even the most cynical. The bell inside rings by computer control, 108 times. The Monastery next door is very sacred to the Buddhists. ...