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Three centuries without Peter the Great, the mirror in which Putin looks: "He has no other history to talk about than the Russian Empire"
The current occupant of the Kremlin uses the example of the first emperor to justify his policy: "Just like him, today we ...
The New York Times6d
Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?
Kathy Hochul has proposed to earmark $400 million to revitalize the capital of New York ... surround the crumbling Capitol staircase. The city’s lack of appeal even drew national scorn last ...
Daily Express6d
Africa's capital city on island that looks like it should be in totally different country
If you glance at a map of Africa, you might do a double-take when you see Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea ... from a sleepy colonial town into a city with modern infrastructure, luxury ...
U.S. News & World Report25d
Indonesia's President Prabowo to Spend $3 Billion on New Capital City Through 2029
Indonesia's President Prabowo to Spend $3 Billion on New Capital City Through 2029 JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto plans to spend 48.8 trillion rupiah ($2.99 billion ...
Daily Express6d
The incredible new £2bn mega city where 100k will move from 'overcrowded' capital
Oman is embarking on a new chapter in its urban development with the construction of Sultan Haitham City, a smart city of $2.6 billion (£2 billion) designed to accommodate the country’s growing ...
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Language Matters | How the heart became the symbol of love for another and, thanks to a T-shirt, a city
The oldest known image of the heart shape is on a coin dating back to 510-470BC, discovered in the ancient Roman city of Cyrene ... cone or pear shape – as a symbol for love.
Linde: Looking For A Better Entry Point Despite Highly Attractive Fundamentals
Following the $73 billion merger with Praxair completed at the end of October 2018, Linde is now the world's largest producer ...
Indiatimes28d
Bhopal airport consults city to become symbol of its identity
"Raja Bhoj Airport is not just an airport but a symbol of the identity of our Bhopal ... I believe that with the participation of every citizen of the city, we can get this airport recognition ...
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On Valentine’s Day hearts are everywhere – on cards, cakes, balloons and emojis – but when were they first used to symbolise love?
The oldest known image of the heart shape is on a coin dating back to 510-470BC, discovered in the ancient Roman city of Cyrene ... cone or pear shape – as a symbol for love.
The Boston Globe28d
A train station was once the pride of Syria’s capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war.
DAMASCUS, Syria — A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link ... Asia via what is now Turkey to the holy city of Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia.
The Mirror16d
Beautiful Greek seaside city was country's capital until Athens took over
The grandeur and its city status dates back centuries, and the city's claim to fame was that it was actually the first capital of the modern Greek state, from 1823 to 1834, before Athens took over.
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‘Vital symbol’: City Hall designated as Boston’s newest historic landmark
Boston City Hall has its admirers. And its detractors. But it’s an undeniable landmark of the city. And now it’s in writing. Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the ...