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Dubai World Confirms Infinity World Lawsuit
Dubai World on MOnday confirmed its subsidiary Infinity World filed a lawsuit against its partner the MGM hotel and casino operator. Infinity World is a joint venture with MGM in the development of the CityCenter project in Las Vegas. Infinity World alleges in its lawsuit recent submissions to the US regulatro made by MGM filed breach the CityCenter joint venture agreement and puts the project at risk. MGM said in its SEC filings “there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern”.
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Guinness Brewery and Storehouse
Dublin, Ireland
Nothing says Ireland quite like a cold Guinness. The harp that graces every bottle is an internationally recognized symbol of Irish culture. The drink itself is a thick, dark beer known as stout. Brewing began in 1759 at the Saint James's Gate Brewery by Arthur Guinness. At the end of that year he signed a 9,000 year lease at £45 per year for the previously unused brewery.&...
Tourbet Aziza-Othmana
Tunis, Tunisia
The Mausoleum of Princess Aziza of the Ottoman Empire is a historically significant site in a very intrinsic way. History has it that the princess had a very generous hand for the poor and destitute and even guided the construction of a hospital. Therefore, this mausoleum is visited often by locals and tourists for its beautifully decorated walls and ceramic work. Within the mausoleum is the grave...
South African Museum and Planetarium
Cape Town, South Africa
This was built in the 1800s and houses some of the most interesting artifacts pertaining to South Africa. The san rock paintings are stunning as are the Lydenburg heads dating back some 1500 years. African symbols for numbers and alphabets are also on display here along with other interesting exhibits such as traditional medicines. The fossil gallery and the whale well are also fascinating and con...
Trajan's Market
Rome, Italy
Thought to be the world’s oldest shopping mall, the arcades in Trajan’s Market are now believed by many to be administrative offices for Emperor Trajan. The shops and apartments were built in a multi-level structure and one can visit several of the levels. Highlights include delicate marble floors and the remains of a library. The new museum of the Imperial Forums houses a wealth of artefacts fr...