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New airline for Lebanon planned
May 6 - Planet Group owner, Georges Mousa and two other Gulf partners plan to start a full-service airline in the next 18 months. The Dubai-based Lebanese businessman said the airline plan is complete but they are waiting on approval from the Lebanese government to open skies for competition. They are expected to do so in 2010.
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London, United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace was built in 1705 as the London home for the Duke of Buckingham. Before that the site had been a mulberry garden planted by James I in a futile attempt to raise silkworms. In 1761, it was bought by George III for Queen Charlotte and in the 1820s it was transformed from “the Queen’s House” into a true royal palace. Queen Victoria moved in upon her accession in ...
The Sterkfontein Caves
Johannesburg, South Africa
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National Planetarium
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Space always holds a fascination for kids and they are sure to love this Planetarium where they can peer through a 14 inch telescope which gives them a stunning view of the sky. A space-themed park has replicas of ancient observatories. An overhead pedestrian bridge connects the Planetarium with the National Museum. With an impressive blue-domed structure, the Planetarium signifies Malays...
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This market is a must stop for any tourist visiting Muscat, and is perhaps the biggest attraction within the city. It is located next to the Mutrah Corniche and is a perfect blend of Oman’s ancient culture and its modern transformation. The stalls are housed in a modern building but still maintain the hustle and bustle of a traditional Arab Market. There are a number of gold shops; others sell han...