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Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.