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But the gibs have persisted, perhaps because, as is often true in a country famed for sharp wit, the joking masks serious messages.

But Mr Saleh, a former tank commander famed for his wily survival tactics, has continued to insist on his constitutional privileges.

It's not known at this point whether Ryanair, famed for flying to out-of-town airports, plans on opening up a route to the new-born island.

Sprinter Usain Bolt is famed for his relaxed and confident approach to performing, as was 'the greatest' boxer Muhammad Ali.

The judge and the Beefeater [the Queen's guard in London famed for the tall, furry hats (the beefeaters) they wear].

Mr Rajoy is famed for a trait of his native Galicia: leaving people guessing about his real intentions.

Even Mr Cameron must find it hard to be optimistic about that prospect: Mr Putin is not famed for his openness.

Famed for his trickery and outstanding vision, Joe Cole has long been touted as the great hope of English football.

Indeed, few are certain that Mr Saleh, famed for his guile, is sincere in promising to bow out for good.

Halfan hour ago, I walked into a plush reception lobby on Harley Street - athoroughfare famed for its exclusive private medical practices.

Today the Blue Hole is famed for its sponges, barracuda, corals, angelfish -and a school of sharks often seen patrolling the hole's edge.

It was a warm pigment made from the bitumen used by ancient Egyptians to embalm their dead, famed for its preservative powers.

The luxury real estate project is close to the eponymous Diaoyutai State Guest House to the east, famed for its reception of world leaders.

I find it strange that as a nation famed for being burdened with unpredictable weather, we seemed to cope so poorly with the snow.

Famed for its fighting ability, this military unit was known as the Sacred Band, and consisted of 150 homosexual couples.

Throngs of people fill Memphis' Beale Street, famed for its many bars and clubs frequented by some of the greatest names in blues music.

Tory distrust of Europe has injected zealotry into what was once a pro-business party famed for its pragmatism.

Colchis was famed for the quality and abundance of its wine, which is believed to have been produced there as early as 8000BC.

Buffett, for instance, is famed for his discipline and the hours he spends studying financial statements of potential investment targets.

The award-winning music producer and singer has none of the street credibility hip-hop artists are famed for.

As a result, the nation famed for its long-hours culture now works an average 33 hours a week, the lowest on record.

Famed for its fine acoustic, City Halls is being developed as a major centre for music performance and education.

In today's trip to the region famed for the ancient city of Loulan, we witness firsthand the urgency of desertification problem.

Before he became a professional footballer - famed for his bicycle kicks - he too was involved in the glass industry.

The marvelous spectacle being famed for steep valley would be lost forever.

Famed for creating politicised stencils on the walls of public buildings, Banksy's identity has never officially been revealed.

Finland may be famed for its long, dark winters, but it's also home to some of the brightest new ideas in mobile technology.

Deep in Turkish Anatolia this little village was once the city of Saint Michael of Ten Thousand Angels famed for its fine churches.

THE buzz among Green activists in Brighton, a southern seaside town famed for its pier and political conferences, is contagious.

Somewhere famed for the size and quantity of its tiger leeches.

Wilson is famed for his use of posed body movements, but in "The Threepenny Opera, " these movements are mechanical rather than elegant.

Materazzi is famed for his many enemies in football, but insists he also has firm friends in the sport.

Yep Japan's northernmost island, famed for its snow, skiing and seafood, has attracted hordes of Asian investors this year.

The secretive, paranoid and authoritarian regime in Pyongyang isn't exactly famed for playing well with others.

The temple is famed for the dagoba which houses the Buddhist relics of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.

a television news program famed for the charisma of its anchors.

He is famed for being the most vocal financial economist to have perfectly predicted the crash.

FAMED for its dismal climate, Britain is not an obvious pioneer of solar energy.

Some Europeans have suggested that Mr Carstens' credentials from the Chicago school, famed for its orthodoxy, may count against him.

Monza, venue for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, is famed for its immense speed.

This building is famed for its poor working environment an high energy consumption.

The ancient Greek Parthenon is famed for its beautiful sculpture in bas-relief.

Bollywood films, known for their song and dance, are famed for shunning social realism as vehemently as on-screen kisses.

Druids are justly famed for their ability to restore life, cure poisonous wounds, and remove curses.

Travis first performed in the legendary Broadway show famed for its elaborate costumes and dance routines in 1918 aged 14.

It is famed for its soup and utilizing soups in its dishes.

They are famed for their vast number of endemic species and are already a World Heritage Site.

It is famed for the domes and minarets of its Naqsh-e Jahan square.

The Viola are famed for their youth policy, and coach Cesare Prandelli has a reputation for developing promising young players.

It comes from the French Aux Cayes, a port in Haiti famed for its rum.

The king was famed for his cruelty.

These birds are famed for their dazzling plumage and courtship displays.

This village is famed for its fresh seafood.

They are famed for their epic voyages across the world's roughest oceans.

Hangchow is famed for its scenic spots.

The fountains of Rome are famed for their architectural beauty.

The city is famed for its scenic spots.

and the French Riviera. It is a noted resort famed for its casino and luxurious hotels. Population, 11, 599.

all famed for their spectacular plumage.

He is famed for his cruelty.

The park is famed for its ponds.

Besides, Laoshan is famed for her granite, quarried for the Shanghai Museum and Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall;

Hong Kong, famed for its world-class horse racing culture, will host Olympic equestrian events in the August 2008 Games.

Famed for its glamorous horse riding shows, this summer the Hong Kong Jockey Club will play host to the Olympic equestrian events.

They are famed for their courage