There has been modest growth in tourism worldwide despite two years of terrorism, war, and disease, and China is the engine driving it, according to the World Tourism Organization.

世界旅游组织的数据显示，尽管恐怖主义、战争和疾病肆虐了两年，但全球旅游业仍有适度增长，而中国是推动旅游业增长的引擎。

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The incident comes two months after the new commander of the international forces, U.S.General Stanley McChrystal, put in place new measures to prevent civilian casualties that he says undermine an anti-terrorism war in Afghanistan.

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It says the United States "is waging a global campaign" but adds "this is not a global war against a tactic - terrorism or a religion - Islam."

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It is a funny,sad and emotional story about marriage,race,family, terrorism and war.

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"You cannot respond to terrorism with war and cause new innocent victims, " he added.

CNN: Europe rallies behind attacks

While terrorism, war and political unrest have hammered the travel and leisure industry, they sure haven't stopped big hotel operators from developing properties abroad, even in hotspots.

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While terrorism, war and political unrest have hammered the travel and leisure industry, they sure haven't stopped big North American hotel operators from developing properties abroad, even in the hot spots.

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