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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open

    Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th. Sharmila, the only Indian at the Ladies European Tour (LET), is playing in the prestigious tour for a second successive year and will compete against some of the top lady golfers in the world. The 250,000 euro ...

  • China clears Boeing 787s for nations airlines Boeing

    NEW YORK (AFP) - Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said Thursday, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant."I can confirm that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has granted type certification for the 787 Dreamliner," a Boeing spokesman said in an email.Chinese airlines have yet to take delivery of the ...

  • Tight budgets leave little for airport construction worldwide

    The International Transport Forum of 54 countries endorsed airport and road construction as "the backbone of national economies," even as the United States struggles to improve and ...

  • From igloo to castle five exotic hotels

    Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England, the only intact medieval castle in the U.K. She told NBC News, "I wanted to get married there and feel like a proper princess!" But the medieval structure offers something for the non-matrimonial as well: it's also a fully functioning hotel that operates year-round.From its sandstone walls to its suits of armor lining the hallways to, yes, ...

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21 Grams

21 Grams

Like his stunning feature debut, 2000s Amores perros, Alejandro Gonzlez Irritus English-language debut, 21 Grams, brings together the lives of a disparate group of people after a car accident. Again written by Guillermo Arriaga, some might see 21 Grams as a disappointing follow-up, considering how closely it mirrors its predecessor in terms of both narrative and theme. ...

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  • 5 charming beach getaways for relaxation

    Jeanenne Tornatore is a senior travel editor for Orbitz. She says that if you're looking for a charming beach getaway, you should check out Sanibel Island in Florida, Cape Cod, and Carmel, ...

  • EU deal on airline emissions tax could take until 2016

    LEIPZIG, Germany -- As countries and airlines grapple with reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, European Union officials acknowledge that their pioneering aviation program will be delayed, perhaps until ...

  • Florida fun outside the theme parks

    The amusement parks may be the main attraction in the Orlando area, but there's fun to be had outside the park as well. NBC's Kerry Sanders shows what central Florida has to offer, from crystal clear underground springs to the Kennedy Space Center's new ...

  • Behind the scenes of Universal Orlando

    On any given day, tens of thousands of people will visit Universal Orlando's two theme parks, but few get to see the magic and mystery that make them come to life every day. The TODAY anchors get a unique look behind the scenes of the ...

  • Consumer Reports ranks best and worst airlines

    If you're planning to spend some time high in the sky over the summer, Mandy Walker of Consumer Reports is here to help you know which airlines to book and which to ...

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