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WWF seeks to protect Congo park from oil developer

The World Wildlife Fund is trying to block proposed oil exploration in Africa's oldest national park where 200 gorillas live. The Swiss-based conservation group filed its complaint Monday with Britain's Department for Business Innovation and Skills in a bid to stop SOCO International's exploration in Congo's Virunga National Park, a ...

Foreign tourists stroll along a beach in Bali, Indonesia, Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. A decade ago, Bali's famed white sand beaches and popular shopping areas were deserted after suicide bombings that killed 202 mostly foreign tourists in 2002. But the Hindu-dominated resort island has worked to overcome that image and is sending a message to the world this week that it's now on a Bali high by hosting leaders and more than 8,000 delegates, business people and journalists at the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

Bali on a high amid summit drawing world leaders

A decade ago, Bali's famed white sand beaches and popular shopping areas were deserted as visitors scared off by terrorism shunned the "island of the gods." The dark cloud of the suicide bombings that killed 202 mostly foreign tourists in 2002 lingered for years, decimating one of Asia's top tourist ...

China tourist sites urged to take precautions

Chinese authorities have asked managers of the country's popular tourism sites to take safety precautions during the current weeklong National Day holiday period, after thousands of tourists were stranded for hours in a national park. The China National Tourism Administration issued a notice to the managers on Thursday, one day ...

A new cry in France: 'Let us work Sundays!'

When economic inequalities helped foment the French Revolution, the legendary cry from on high was, "Let them eat cake!" Now, as modern France struggles economically, the cry from below is, "Let us work!" As France battles high unemployment, rising taxes and pinched pocketbooks, the Socialist government has said its main ...

FILE -- In this file photo taken on Aug. 11 2013, Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican. On Sunday mornings when the pope is in Rome, pilgrims, tourists and Romans flock to St. Peter’s Square, intent on glimpsing the pontiff at his studio window as he speaks to the crowd below. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

5 free things to do and see in Rome

Some of Rome's attractions are among the best-known spots on Earth. Few visitors need to be told to visit the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain during their stay in the Eternal City. But here's a list of some other worthwhile things to see and do that tourists may want to ...

Tourism up in Ireland in year of clan 'gatherings'

Ireland's government says tourism to the Emerald Isle is rising and could reach a record high for American visitors, as many are coming especially for a year of clan-based parties. Thursday's figures from the Central Statistics Office found that the number of overseas tourists to Ireland reached 4.75 million in ...

In this Sept. 16, 2013 photo, villagers travel in a river close to Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar. After closing its doors to the West for half a century, Myanmar has reopened, inviting all to come and discover its treasures, ancient palaces of kings long gone, legends and mysteries told in stone. With ill-equipped roads and railways, there is no better way to explore than by river. Public ferries crisscross through glistening green paddies; old teak fishing boats can be rented by the day. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Luxury river cruise opens up mysteries of Myanmar

After closing its doors to the West for half a century, Myanmar has reopened, inviting all to come and discover its treasures, ancient palaces of kings long gone, legends and mysteries told in stone. And the world is expected to come. These are the early days, perhaps the best, and ...

German travel giant resumes some tours to Egypt

Travel operator TUI Deutschland says it is resuming some tours to Egypt after the German government relaxed its travel advice for the country. The German branch of travel giant TUI PLC says it will reopen hotels and begin flights to the Red Sea coast immediately. The company said in a ...

Tourists from mainland China brave strong wind near the waterfront in Hong Kong Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.The year's most powerful typhoon had Hong Kong in its crosshairs on Sunday after sweeping past the Philippines and Taiwan and pummeling island communities with heavy rains and fierce winds. Typhoon Usagi was grinding westward and expected to make landfall close to Hong Kong late Sunday or early Monday. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Typhoon blows into China, kills 33 people in Asia

A powerful typhoon that slammed into southern China with winds that blew cars off the road has caused more deaths, bringing the toll in Asia to at least 33 on Monday. Typhoon Usagi, which was the season's strongest storm at its peak, forced hundreds of flight cancellations and shut down ...