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Dubai to open world's highest tower today

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-01-04 09:37

Indian labourers work near the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, in Dubai January 3, 2010. [Agencies]

Dubai to open world's highest tower today

The tower is being celebrated as a bold feat on the world stage, despite the city state's shaky financial footing...

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