World's Longest High-Speed Rail Line Makes Debut

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The world's longest high-speed rail line, which spans over half of China, began operating at the end of last year, further cementing the country's high-speed railway development ambitions. The 2,298-kilometer railway connects Beijing in the north to ...

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Builders Demolish Russian Billionaire's French Chateau by Mistake

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Polish builders have demolished an 18th Century chateau in French Bordeaux belonging to a Russian businessman, apparently by mistake, reported The BBC. Mr Stroskin, who runs an import business in Warsaw, Poland, was shocked, when he heard about mista...

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World's Tallest Modular Tower Broke Ground In New York

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Construction began on world's tallest modular building, a 32-storey residential tower in Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards development by Manhattan-based firm SHoP Architects.

Nearly 60 percent of the B2 tower will be prefabricated off-site. Th...

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New Tower Will Become An Architectural Symbol Of City Phoenix

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Apparently Phoenix isn't well-known enough, because developers want to put it on the map with a giant pin-shaped observation tower. Designed by BIG, the Pin is a 128 meters tall tower topped with a giant ball and spiraling exhibition and recreation s...

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In 2012 Tashir Group Income Will Amount US$ 2.9 Billion

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The total 2012 income of Tashir Group will amount US$ 2.9 billion, told company vice-president Vitaly Efimkin during press conference.

Last year "Tashir Group" built 11 properties, especially retail development, 7 of which under the bra...

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