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• Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo
  With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence. […]
• Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes
  Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported. […]
• The inside scoop on Rome's gelato
  Where do Romans go for a cup of gelato? A local food writer steers us beyond tourist favorites to six artisanal gelaterias churning out creative, all-natural flavors. […]
• Amazing airline meals, if you splurge
  The caviar and smoked salmon were superb, the chilled champagne flowed freely and the service was impeccable as Jake and Linda Richter gazed at each other across a table covered with white linen and set with fine china. […]
• Fancy building an eco-resort in Sierra Leone?
  For many, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of civil war and strife. Now, the country is hoping to tempt tourists back to its white, sandy beaches with eco-friendly vacations. […]
• Passengers rescued from cruise ship
  The Canadian Coast Guard finished the job of ferrying passengers Monday from a cruise ship that ran aground on an unmapped rock. […]
• Lose weight on a cruise?
  The typical cruise passenger gains one pound a day on a voyage of seven to 10 days, but experts say it is possible to enjoy what's on the menu without adding pounds -- if you have a plan. […]
• Oman seeks to lure upscale tourists
  As temperatures soar across the Persian Gulf, one oasis is blossoming with greenery. […]
• Oman's cities and rugged wilderness
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• Flight attendant vents about job on stage
  For many fliers, air travel has become a tragedy. To Rene Foss, on the other hand, it's rich material for a comedy. […]