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History rising: The iconic Burj Khalifa
From its humble beginnings in the sand near Shaikh Zayed Road, to its dominating presence in the Dubai skyline, we chart the rise of the Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building in the world, which opened one year ago on Tuesday.
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Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
Denmarkâs Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision, scoring 281 points at a glittering ceremony watched by millions of viewers
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10 things to know about David Beckham
A look at ten interesting facts about retiring football superstar David Beckham
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American Idol Season 12: In pictures
Psy and Jennifer Lopez steal the show as new stars emerge in 12th season of singing reality show
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