The home is a stunning example of contemporary architecture that has been renovated with no expense spared.

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But the spectacle of wealthy grandees having their country homes renovated at taxpayers' expense has done the Tory brand no favours.

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In the evening, there is simply no better place to be in Doha than Souq Waqif, a recently renovated bazaar targeted at tourists but with an authentic mix of locals and expats all shopping, eating and just hanging out.

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Burt, who had to have a theater renovated to accommodate the size and scope of the show since there was no suitable venue in the country, aims to take it to other cities around the world but believed it was important to have the world premiere in Cambodia.

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It was renovated several years ago but residents said that while the front had been re-painted, no change had been made to the interior structure.

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