80 year old Japanese attempts to become oldest climber on the world's roof.

Rivals climb world's highest peak again - 82 year old record holder says he will defend title.

FBI investigates bombings that killed 3, injured dozens at finish line of Boston Marathon, reports AFP.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un calls out warning ahead of nuclear blast, reports AFP.

Tourism becomes a political weapon as China opens up disputed islands.

GAMBLING. A $4 billion mega-casino complex has opened at Solaire Manila Resorts.

Sells travel guide publisher with £80 million loss.

Former soldier was left in boat by kidnappers after ransom payment, AFP reports.

Stranded airport passengers win rights from airlines in EU., AFP reports.

Australian nude swimming contest: "It feels quite liberating"

Über-director Spielberg plans India-Pakistan conflict movie project.

As second tsunami anniversary comes, Japan still has long way to recovery, AFP reports.

Classic Lagos–Kano 1,000 kilometre train route re-opens after having been defunct for decades.

Budget cuts will make life even worse for travelers who enter the United States.

MARS. Billionaire Dennis Tito's weird plan to send married couple around the Red planet.

Russians flood Spain's tourism business.

MENDOZA — Argentina has built up a world-class wine industry, luring a flood of tourists.

CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP. Fire disabled the Carnival Triumph off Florida's coast – with no toilets working and 4,200 people onboard.

ACAPULCO. Spanish tourists were robbed, tied and raped by masked men.

Japanese ANA among airlines being hit financially by Boeing 787 no-fly.