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• 'Pakistani nuclear scientist allowed to travel (AP via Yahoo! News)
Lawyers say a court has eased some restrictions on the disgraced architect of Pakistan's nuclear program, allowing him travel inside the country to meet with relatives.
• 'Pakistan court eases travel curbs on nuclear scientist Khan (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A Pakistani court Monday ruled that nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan can travel within the country to visit relatives, but barred him from giving interviews on proliferation.
• 'Cos. Increasingly Cutting Back Travel (Business Travel News)
JULY 21, 2008 -- Cutbacks in corporate travel, which previously had seemed to be contained within financial services and pharmaceutical markets, now are being instituted at many other companies. In some cases, buyers report cutting travel spending by more than 20 percent.
• 'Cheap air travel in peril in Mexico (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Skyrocketing fuel prices are rocking the Mexican airline industry, leading to steep fare increases, the slashing of routes and what some analysts fear could be the end of low- cost air travel south of the border. Experts say the current woes could lead to the disappearance of several Mexican airlines and an era of consolidation that could see just a handful of Mexico's 14 carriers survive. At ...
• 'This week's travel deals (AM New York)
The week's best travel bargains around the globe:
• 'Travel agencies weather airlines' struggles (The Kansas City Star)
The recent struggles in the airline industry haven?t made daily operations any easier for area travel agents.
• 'As Travel Costs Rise, More Meetings Go Virtual (New York Times)
As travel costs rise and airlines cut back service, companies large and small, are rethinking the face-to-face meeting and business travel as well.
• 'Travel group sees increase in motorcycle deaths (The Times and Democrat)
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A travel group says motorcycle deaths in South Carolina have increased 40 percent over the past five years AAA Carolinas says that rate is likely to increase as higher gas prices push people to buy motorcycles.
• 'Savannah in Travel + Leisure top 10 city list for first time (AP via Yahoo! News)
Savannah, Ga., has made it on to Travel + Leisure's list of top 10 cities in the U.S. and Canada for the first time, according to the results of a magazine reader survey.
• 'Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are seeking creative ways to fulfill their urge to travel. By choosing destinations that are close to home and accessible on one tank of gas, travelers can easily track their expenses while enjoying the travel experience.

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