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Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar

Rebuilding Syria after more than a decade of devastating conflict is no simple task. As the global community keeps a close eye on Syria’s new leadership to ensure a smooth transition, it must also send a clear and forceful message to Israel. The global community may hesitate to fully lift sanctions due to uncertainty about Syria’s new leadership. Syria’s new …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

CR20G completes major highway in Uzbekistan

China Daily

Employees of China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp carry out road marking spray painting at a section of Uzbekistan's A380 highway reconstruction project in September. China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp, a unit of State-owned China Railway Construction Corp, handed over the upgraded A380 highway project to its clients in Uzbekistan on Sunday, further advancing regional connectivity under the Belt …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Syria's new govt signals shift to free-market economy amid post-Assad reconstruction effort

Firstpost

“It will be a free-market system based on competition,” said Bassel Hamwi, head of the Damascus Chambers of Commerce, three days after rebel forces toppled President Bashar al-Assad, ending a 54-year family autocracy A drone view shows vehicles on the street in Damascus, after Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, on Tuesday. Reuters Syria’s new government has told business leaders …

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Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

China Daily

General view of the nave a clergy members leave after the inaugural Mass, with the consecration of the high altar, at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, as part of ceremonies to mark the Cathedral's reopening after its restoration, in Paris, France, December 8, 2024. The bells of the northern bell tower …

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Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

China Daily

The bells of the northern bell tower of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral chimed on Sunday, signaling completion of the major restoration work and reopening of the cathedral to the public, five years and eight months after a sudden fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and shocked the world on April 15, 2019. Design company Art Graphique & Patrimoine, which had made …

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Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

China Daily

By ZHANG ZHOUXIANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-10 06:59 General view of the nave a clergy members leave after the inaugural Mass, with the consecration of the high altar, at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, as part of ceremonies to mark the Cathedral's reopening after its restoration, in Paris, France, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

New Indian Express

PARIS: The more than five-year reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral has featured some near-miraculous recoveries, as well as several controversies. With the cathedral set to formally re-open on Saturday, AFP looks at some of the key moments: The saviours Paris firefighters won universal praise for their swift and decisive action on the evening of April 15, 2019, with officers later …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze

Al Jazeera

Reconstruction work after the fire in Paris in 2019 required about 2,000 workers. Notre-Dame Cathedral, situated on an island in the River Seine in Paris, France, is reopening this weekend after more than five years of intense reconstruction work to restore the medieval building to its former glory. French President Emmanuel Macron, who promised to restore the cathedral within five …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Asset reconstruction companies see spike in unsecured loan sales by lenders

Live Mint

Mumbai: Asset reconstruction companies are seeing a spike in the sale of bad debt in the unsecured retail loan portfolios of banks and non-banks, as stress rises in the microfinance and personal loan segments. Banks and non-bank lenders have been putting up more unsecured retail loans for sale to asset reconstruction companies over the past six months. Another challenge is …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Five years on, Srinivasapuram tenements’ reconstruction proposal gains momentum

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: In the wake of 22-year-old S Syed Gulam’s death, the proposal to reconstruct TNUHDB Srinivasapuram tenements has again gained momentum. Sources said after the technical team recommended the reconstruction of all 1,356 tenements in Srinivasapuram, a Central Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee approval was obtained under PMAY -Housing For All programme in 2019 for rebuilding the area with an additional …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Santa's real face revealed after 1,700 years. You've never seen him like this

India Today

Here comes the Santa! Scientists have for the first time revealed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the historical figure who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus, using advanced forensic techniques. Cicero Moraes, the lead researcher on this project, explained that the reconstruction process involved creating a 3D model of the skull based on data collected by Luigi Martino in …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new interior 5 years after massive fire forced its closure

Firstpost

Notre Dame Cathedral has revealed its newly restored interior after five years of reconstruction, ahead of its reopening for worship on December 8 After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new self to the world on Friday, a watershed in the rebirth from its devastating fire in 2019. The occasion …

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Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire

Associated Press

PARIS — After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new self to the world on Friday, a watershed in the rebirth from its devastating fire in 2019. The occasion is French President Emmanuel Macron’s final visit to the construction site to see the restored interiors for himself before the iconic …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return. But why does the cathedral look unfinished?

Associated Press

PARIS — The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding still clinging to the cathedral’s exterior is puzzling some Parisians, who question whether its grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive. “It feels like a half-finished project.” Jean-Baptiste Lefèvre, a retired 65-year-old teacher, recalled Macron’s five-year completion wish, and questioned whether the reopening is being rushed prematurely …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

A "roadmap" for "hope, resistance and reconstruction" in a second Trump presidency

Salon

Donald Trump’s rise to power as an elected authoritarian was not preordained or an act of destiny. Perhaps the most obvious such moment was Trump’s failed coup attempt on Jan. 6, 2021, and the larger plot against American democracy. Instead of being his downfall, Trump and his propagandists and other MAGA people would create a fiction and alternate reality around …

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1 month ago

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The Centre has informed the Kerala High Court that, following the landslide disaster in Wayanad, the state government conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment exercise, estimating a requirement of Rs 2,219.033 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The Centre further submitted that to assess the loss of immediate nature, before receipt of the formal memorandum from the state government for additional …

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1 month ago

Biden’s $100 billion disaster aid request includes money to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore bridge

Live Mint

BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden’s pending request for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid includes money to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and veered off course in March. Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin said the request also includes passing legislation that would provide 100% federal …

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1 month ago

Biden’s $100 billion disaster aid request includes money to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore bridge

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden’s pending request for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid includes money to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and veered off course in March. Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin said the request also includes passing legislation that would provide 100% federal …

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1 month ago

Andhra Annamayya project reconstruction remains in limbo

New Indian Express

KADAPA: Despite three years since the breach of Annamayya project due to unprecedented floods triggered by Cyclone Jawad, reconstruction efforts remains in limbo. The breach occurred on November 19, 2021, when heavy rains upstream caused the Cheyyeru River to swell beyond capacity, leading to the failure of a ring bund. The sudden inflow of over 5 lakh cusecs of water …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Reconstruction reveals face of a 17th century ‘vampire’ in Poland

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Archaeologist Dariusz Poliński, who led the team that unearthed Zosia’s remains, said it was a “mind-blowing” moment when he saw the reconstruction by Swedish forensic artist Oscar Nilsson for the first time. “It wasn’t a mask.” The research team’s journey of uncovering Zosia’s identity is featured in the new documentary “Field of …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Reconstruction of Overbridge on Fort Station Road Gains Momentum, but Work Faces Obstacles

The Hindu

The reconstruction of the overbridge on Fort Station Road is gaining momentum. The project, which was initially scheduled to start in November 2023, has faced some delays due to the old bridge's demolition and the relocation of electric poles construction. However, the construction team is working hard to complete the work on schedule. Once completed, the new overbridge will provide …

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2 months ago

Fighting demons: The New Apostolic Reformation is waging a holy war against democracy

Salon

“You do not attack the enemy — you attack the enemy’s strategy,” and the strategy of the Christian right “has always been to master the tools of electoral democracy in order to erode and to end it.” That advice, quoting Sun Tzu, came from Frederick Clarkson, a senior researcher at Political Research Associates, in a recent webinar, "The New Apostolic …

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2 months ago

Work on reconstruction of bus terminus apace to ensure operation of buses by month-end

The Hindu

Work on the reconstruction of the Rajiv Gandhi bus terminus on Maraimalai Adigal Salai under the Smart Cities Mission has gathered pace with NBCC Ltd, the Central government undertaking speeding up the work to ensure operation of buses by this month end. Though the foundation stone for reconstruction of the bus terminus was laid by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy in …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Technologies bring faces of Neolithic men back to life

China Daily

ZHENGZHOU -- Chinese archaeologists have unveiled facial reconstructions of two men who lived near the Yellow River, the cradle of Chinese civilization, during the Neolithic Age. One man, believed to have lived around 5,600 years ago during the Yangshao culture, was approximately 40 years old, while the other, from the Longshan culture period roughly 4,000 years ago, was around 50 …

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Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar

CR20G completes major highway in Uzbekistan

Syria's new govt signals shift to free-market economy amid post-Assad reconstruction effort

Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

Notre-Dame rings changes on ways to keep historical monuments safe

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze

Asset reconstruction companies see spike in unsecured loan sales by lenders

Five years on, Srinivasapuram tenements’ reconstruction proposal gains momentum

Santa's real face revealed after 1,700 years. You've never seen him like this

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils new interior 5 years after massive fire forced its closure

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire

Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return. But why does the cathedral look unfinished?

A "roadmap" for "hope, resistance and reconstruction" in a second Trump presidency

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

Biden’s $100 billion disaster aid request includes money to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore bridge

Biden’s $100 billion disaster aid request includes money to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore bridge

Andhra Annamayya project reconstruction remains in limbo

Reconstruction reveals face of a 17th century ‘vampire’ in Poland

Reconstruction of Overbridge on Fort Station Road Gains Momentum, but Work Faces Obstacles

Fighting demons: The New Apostolic Reformation is waging a holy war against democracy

Work on reconstruction of bus terminus apace to ensure operation of buses by month-end

Technologies bring faces of Neolithic men back to life