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Gilani to travel to Qatar over Taliban office set up talks
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will travel to Qatar on Monday for talks on the Taliban's plans to set up a representative office in the Gulf state, Pakistani officials have said. ...


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Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville lose 1.5 mln in their property company
Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, who had set up a Cuban Group to invest in hotels and other properties, have lost almost 1.5 million pounds in the company.

The company set up by the duo recorded losses...
Europe cold snap claims 260 lives, disrupts travel
ROME (AFP) - The death toll from the vicious cold snap across Europe has risen to more than 260, with the winter misery set to hit thousands of those seeking to escape it Sunday as air traffic was...
Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions
In this photo taken on Jan. 27, 2012 a cruise liner sails past the Giudecca canal in Venice, Italy. The fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast has sharpened the focus on the...
More than 100 cruise ship passengers stricken by virus
MIAMI -; A stomach virus has stricken more than 100 people on a Princess Cruise Lines ship sailing from South Florida. The company said in a statement that 92 passengers and 13 crew members aboard...
PBGC opposes termination of American Airlines pension plans
Legislative and regulatory compliance, plan design, financing and strategy issues related to managing employee benefit plans, primarily health care and retirement...
Aussies cruise to win over India
Melbourne 3000 Australia rallied from a shaky start to dominate India in the rain-shortened tri-series opener at the MCG on Sunday night.After losing the toss and struggling early in their innings...
Europe’s cold snap claims more victims, travel hit
KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims on Sunday and brought widespread disruption to transport services, with warnings that the chilling...
Travel disruption as snow blankets UK
Heavy snowfall causes transport chaos, with trains delayed, cars abandoned on roads and flights cancelled across Britaino Have you taken any great snaps of snow or travel chaos? Send them to us at...
Kuwait Marriott Hotels upgrade internet offerings
Kuwait Marriott Hotels recently deployed upgraded Wi-Fi services to equip guests with convenience and the ability to stay connected seamlessly during their...
Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit
KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims on Sunday and brought widespread disruption to transport services, with warnings that the chilling...
Aussies cruise to win
Wade received great support from the Hussey brothers - David, who smashed an unbeaten 61 from 30 balls-faced, and Michael, who belted 45 from 32.Clint McKay returned the best figures for the...
For Reporter, Cruise Ship Disaster Is A Local Story
The Costa Concordia cruise ship remains half-submerged three weeks after it crashed. And it continues to be a source of anger for local...
Virus hits cruise ship passengers
A stomach virus has made nearly 100 passengers ill on a Princess Cruise Lines ship sailing from South Florida, as people on another of its liners complained of gastrointestinal illness.Ninety-two...
Prem: City cruise as Arsenal thrash Rovers
Johnson: Pressure back on Man Utd Defeat to Everton in midweek allowed Manchester United to move level on points at the top of the table but, until their arch-rivals travel to Chelsea on Sunday at...
Tiny Utah town courts 'astro-tourists' for eclipse
KANARRAVILLE, Utah - As one of the best places on earth to view the annular solar eclipse May 20, the sleepy town of Kanarraville may prove to be a tourism hot spot this...
Venice Rebels Against Cruise Ship Intrusions
It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a cabin balcony is a...
Travel warnings as snow blankets UK
Much of Britain woke up to a blanket of snow today after the big freeze brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and caused road and rail...
Venice in rebellion against cruise ship intrusions following Costa Concordia disaster
VENICE, Italy (AP) — It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a...
Jordan travel agent ties deal with Bahrain's Sabre
Jordan-based Dahlan Travels (Dahlan) has announced the signing of an agreement with Bahrain-headquartered Sabre Travel Network Middle East. The deal will see Dahlan travel agents use Sabre Red...
Winter enchantment: a grand time to see the Grand Canyon and Sedona
The fog shifted, and the canyon slowly revealed itself: First it was just a few feet, then a few peaks, and then everything — peaks, plateaus, crevices, complete with ravens and a condor...
Tequila: It’s not just a drink, it’s a place
Getting there: The village of Tequila is less than 50 miles from Guadalajara. There are no nonstop flights from South Florida to Guadalajara, but half a dozen airlines fly from Miami or Fort...
The best 24-hour room service in Las Vegas
Vegas, baby, yeah! (Can you hear the Austin Powers accent?) At this point, the city of sin is pretty much synonymous with any night-time activity — gambling, dancing, drinking, grubbin —...
Going green in Monte Carlo
Getting there: Many airlines fly from the United States to Nice international airport, 12 miles from Monte Carlo, via a stop in Europe (from Miami: Rome, Paris, London, Zurich, Dusseldorf), but only...
Tips for healthy, happy travels
It was my last day in Athens after spending several weeks producing two television shows on Greece. My brain was fried. I was concerned I was getting a cold, and I felt that getting sick was...
New rides, attractions coming to Central Florida
If 2010 was the year of Harry Potter and 2011 the year of Legos, then 2012 is the year of Dumbo and minions, of turtles and Goofy, of castles, parades, bowling lanes, miniature and water —...
Quick Trips: Savor the history and flavors of Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The biggest challenge when visiting this historic coastal town is not deciding what to do. For me, at least, the problem was figuring out what to reluctantly omit. I spent a week...
The frozen north: Snoeshoe events
If you like slogging through blinding snow in the bitter cold — and really, who doesn’t? — here are a few coming snowshoe events that might be just the thing:• The Fairbanks...
Hitting the roof over car rental claim
Q. I recently rented an SUV from Enterprise in Tenafly, N.J. A manager and I walked around the car before I left the lot. Neither of us saw any damage.A week later, when I returned the car, a...
England: Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
Undated handout photo issued on Wednesday Jan. 18, 2012, by the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant showing an artists impression of Gloriana, the Royal Rowbarge, which will be taking part in the Thames...
Oregon Coast Travel Site Goes Wireless Provides Lodging Reports
Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport,...
Stomach Virus Hits Nearly 100 Cruise Passengers
Officials with Princess Cruise Lines said a stomach virus affected nearly 100 passengers on a ship that arrived in South Florida as passengers on another ship complained of gastrointestinal...
Romney cruises to second straight win in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly...
Seattle Golf and Travel Show tees off Friday
Golf season in the Northwest kicks off Friday when the three-day Seattle Golf and Travel Show begins at the CenturyLink Field Events Center. It is the largest consumer show of its kind on the West...
Romney cruises to victory in Nevada caucuses
Mitt Romney romped to a commanding victory Saturday in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, posting a second consecutive win and laying an impressive marker in a battleground state both...
100 cruise passengers struck by norovirus
MIAMI -; Officials with Princess Cruise Lines say a stomach virus affected nearly 100 passengers on a ship that arrived in South Florida. Meanwhile, passengers on another ship were complaining of...
Cruise passengers, crew struck by norovirus
MIAMI -- A stomach virus has stricken more than 100 people on a Princess Cruise Lines ship sailing from South Florida.The company said in a statement that 92 passengers and 13 crew members aboard...