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Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Qatar has unveiled plans for a new massive soccer stadium for its turn as World Cup host in 2022. They accused Qatar of supportin terrorism and cut all transport links. Qatar has gone around the boycott to start construction, they flew in food from Turkey and Iran……and chartered ships via Oman for materials.


Sep 14, 2018
Open

2017

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Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Qatar has unveiled plans for a new massive soccer stadium for its turn as World Cup host in 2022. They accused Qatar of supportin terrorism and cut all transport links. Qatar has gone around the boycott to start construction, they flew in food from Turkey and Iran……and chartered ships via Oman for materials.


Aug 28, 2017
Open
Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Qatar has unveiled plans for a new massive soccer stadium for its turn as World Cup host in 2022. They accused Qatar of supportin terrorism and cut all transport links. Qatar has gone around the boycott to start construction, they flew in food from Turkey and Iran……and chartered ships via Oman for materials.


Aug 28, 2017
Qatar Open
London's Big Ben to undergo years of restoration

London's Big Ben to undergo years of restoration

London's famous bell, Big Ben, is to be silenced for four years to allow restoration work to take place. The 13-tonne bell has been the city's signature sound since 1859. And some are angry at the length of time it will take to fix. Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from Westminster. Published on August 16, 2017 by Al Jazeera English


Aug 18, 2017
Open
How Does Big Ben Keep Accurate Time?

How Does Big Ben Keep Accurate Time?

When parliament commissioned this clock in 1854, they insisted Big Ben be the biggest, most powerful clock in the world. It takes an hour and a half to wind this massive engineering marvel! Published on August 30, 2016 by sciencechannelgo.com


Aug 18, 2017
Open

2015

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2014

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Analysts outline Scotland's referendum issues

Analysts outline Scotland's referendum issues

Scottish voters face many key issues in trying to decide whether or not to split from the United Kingdom in September's referendum. Analysts from the University of Edinburgh, outline issues which may be causing indecision. By AFP news agency


Aug 18, 2014
United Kingdom Open
The first steps of little George

The first steps of little George

First steps in public for Prince George. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, take care of the youngest member of the British Royal Family (during the Royal Charity Polo Circester) while he crawling close to his mother and then he stands up. The little prince George was born July 22, 2013 (photo courtesy of Getty)


Jun 16, 2014
United Kingdom Open
Lusan Mandongus fashion show - collections 2015

Lusan Mandongus fashion show - collections 2015

SiSposaItalia Collections - Milan - Italy - May 23/26 2014. Lusan Mandongus, presents the 2015 collection. A name synonymous with classic elegance, Lusan Mandongus has been creating gorgeous bridal gowns since 1991 with a passion to design every girls dream for her wedding day. Cater specially for women with an appreciation for high level of style and couture-like details, Lusan Mandongus is reputed for its designs that reflect the romantic and feminine spirit of the bride. Began as a small bridal design house based in Hong Kong. Lusan Mandongus now has more than 100 representatives around the world including the United Kingdom, USA, France, Italy, Japan, Korea and the Middle-East


May 29, 2014
United Kingdom Open
Incredible clash of Lightnings over Tower Bridge

Incredible clash of Lightnings over Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic sites in London, but it became even a spectacle during the stormy weather last week. This is the moment where a flurry of lightning bolts came crashing down on the landmark.


Jan 30, 2014
United Kingdom Open

2013

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David Beckham  walked down the red carpet in London.

David Beckham walked down the red carpet in London.

He joins his former Manchester United teammates at the premiere of "The Class of '92". The Class of '92: Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and David Beckham attend the World premiere of "The Class of '92".


Dec 01, 2013
United Kingdom Open
The Shard building

The Shard building

The Shard Building is bathed in light as lasers and lights are tested ahead of its official opening photo by Nigel Howard


Nov 03, 2013
United Kingdom Open
The View from The Shard building

The View from The Shard building

How to spend November 5th? London's Shard Building provides stunning views of firework displays across the capital - Photo by David Hedges


Nov 03, 2013
United Kingdom Open
James Bond's Lotus

James Bond's Lotus

Elon Musk has paid well $ 866,000 (equal to 620 thousand Euros ) to buy the Lotus Esprit used by James Bond in the film "007 : The Spy Who Loved Me ."


Nov 01, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots

She suffered betrayal, torment and imprisonment and now (as two dramas tell her story) forensic experts recreate what she really looked like.


Aug 17, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Spinal TOPS: Revolutionary joint replacement

Spinal TOPS: Revolutionary joint replacement

An amazing new spinal “joint replacement” implant is curing severe back pain by replacing worn-out vertebrae without any of the restrictions on their ability to move that are associated with more traditional treatment.


Aug 11, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Harry are you planning something?

Harry are you planning something?

Prince Harry is taking his girlfriend Cressida Bonas to off on a romantic African Safari, just like his brother William did with Kate in 2010 when he asked her to marry him.


Aug 11, 2013
United Kingdom Open
The Queen's smile

The Queen's smile

In the royal box, the British Queen made no secret her satisfaction, applauding and smiling when the mare ridden by Ryan Moore crossed first the finish line


Jun 24, 2013
United Kingdom Open
New Expedition 36 Trio Prepares for Launch

New Expedition 36 Trio Prepares for Launch

The three Expedition 36 crew members on the International Space Station wrapped up another busy week of science experiments and research Friday, while three new crew members prepared to launch from Kazakhstan Tuesday.


May 25, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Oxford University

Oxford University

A group of Oxford University students are facing expulsion after they goaded a female undergraduate to bare her breasts during a wild alcohol-fuelled party. The students went on the rampage after watching the annual Mr & Mrs competition at Christ Church college. The competition traditionally sees 10 pairs of students compete in a number of challenges to be crowned Mr & Mrs Christ Church. 'the misogyny of lad culture is getting worse' said one female student at the college By Paul Milligan


May 25, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Kate Moss

Kate Moss

Kate Moss, 39-year-old, stepped out in a leather jacket with a pair of leopard print trousers while she was out and about with a friend on Friday.


Mar 09, 2013
United Kingdom Open
Gladstone Primary School in Peterborough, where children speak 20 languages

Gladstone Primary School in Peterborough, where children speak 20 languages

Headteacher Christine Parker, pictured with some of her pupils, has driven up standards at Gladstone Primary School in Peterborough, where children speak 20 languages. All 440 pupils have English as a second language but despite the language barrier, the school has made massive strides in performance and is rated by Ofsted as "good".


Feb 24, 2013
United Kingdom Open

2012

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Mario Balotelli and The Manchester City

Mario Balotelli and The Manchester City

The relationship between super Mario and his team, Manchester City, are not the best. So much so that the player has contested a maxi-penalty of 340,000 pounds (over € 410,000) to his club taking it to court.


Dec 16, 2012
United Kingdom Open
Sand or concrete?

Sand or concrete?

Astonishing geometric structures by the sandcastle artist Calvin Seibert. By MAIL ONLINE


Nov 29, 2012
United Kingdom Open
No women on the board of the Bce!

No women on the board of the Bce!

Why are not there women on the board of the Bce? The challenge was launched by the French Sylvie Goulard. Now a group of deputies asks an agreement on the nomination of a woman with recognized professional experience in monetary and banking sector.


Nov 25, 2012
Belgium Open
Cameron's enjoy a bank holiday break in Cornwall with his wife

Cameron's enjoy a bank holiday break in Cornwall with his wife

Someone must have told David Cameron that the blue is his colour, because his summer wardrobe appears to consist solely of this colour. The prime minister was photographed on holiday break in Cornwall with his wife Samantha wearing a familiar navy polo shirt.


Aug 26, 2012
United Kingdom Open
The Royals were out in force to support the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips as she rode for victory at the cross-country phase of the equestrian eventing this afternoon.

The Royals were out in force to support the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips as she rode for victory at the cross-country phase of the equestrian eventing this afternoon.

The Royals were out in force today to support family member Zara Phillips as she rode for gold at the cross-country equestrian event. Kate, William, Harry, Camillia, Eugenie and Beatrice sat in a row and prepared to cheer on the Queen's granddaughter in the event. Dressed in matching navy and white outfits, the Royals truly looked the part. Kate Middleton and Prince William are gearing up for an extremely busy few weeks, as the Royal couple prepare to support Team GB at this year's Olympics


Jul 30, 2012
United Kingdom Open
The most ridiculous example yet of how Olympics lanes are making a farce of driving in London

The most ridiculous example yet of how Olympics lanes are making a farce of driving in London

Motorists travelling along Southampton Row in central London face just three options, and all are illegal. They can either travel in the bus lane, the Olympic lane or on the wrong side of the road. Obviously no driver would want to travel on the wrong side of the road. But motorists caught travelling in either a bus lane or Olympic lane during operational hours face a £130 fine.


Jul 18, 2012
United Kingdom Open
Serena Williams has won Wimbledon for the fifth time:

Serena Williams has won Wimbledon for the fifth time:

It is her fourteenth Grand Slam title after 18 Major End, 7 in London: Class leading for three decades, starting from where she had stopped in 2010, but if in 2010 it was enough to wipe out from Centre Court the sacrificial Vera Zvonareva, this time it took two hours of beautiful tennis crush the resistance of talented Agnieszka Radwanska


Jul 08, 2012
United Kingdom Open
The best "B-side"

The best "B-side"

At the University of Cambridge some schoolgirls have participated in the to the competition for the best "B side". The photo of one of the undergraduates selected.


May 23, 2012
United Kingdom Open
Kate’s Irish charm

Kate’s Irish charm

An emerald Duchess presents St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks to guardsmen (and she’s a Knockout for one soldier)


Mar 17, 2012
United Kingdom Open
Julian Assange Australia Senate Run Announced

Julian Assange Australia Senate Run Announced

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due next year despite being under virtual house arrest in England and facing sex crime allegations in Sweden, the group said Saturday.


Mar 17, 2012
United Kingdom Open
Arriva lo specchio magico per lo shopping in 3D

Arriva lo specchio magico per lo shopping in 3D

Addio a code e camerini striminziti, luci neon e risultati spesso demoralizzanti: lo shopping del 21esimo secolo ha appena cambiato faccia con l'invenzione di uno specchio che prova i vestiti al posto del cliente.


Mar 14, 2012
United Kingdom Open
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