1.   The best argument for it is that it might curb his habit of stranding tourists by commandeering Air Zimbabwe planes.

2.   Erin strengthened into a major hurricane Sunday, stranding tourists on Bermuda but sparing the wealthy island of its lashing winds as it veered to the northeast.

3.   Nine British tourists were stranded in the Egyptian desert for six hours Sunday after their hot-air balloon landed by mistake in hills near Luxor.

4.   Nine British tourists were stranded in the Egyptian desert for six hours Sunday after their hot-air balloon landed by mistake in mountains near Luxor.

5.   Some hotels reported cancellations, and one said some tourists were stranded when British Airways canceled flights Tuesday.

6.   The flight might also check on reports that the flooding has stranded South African tourists in the coastal town of Vilanculos.

7.   The storm Erin strengthened into a major hurricane, stranding tourists on Bermuda but sparing the wealthy island of its lashing winds as it veered to the northeast.

8.   Tourists were stranded on several islands.

9.   Twelve American tourists were stranded in the scenic Yedigoller area, near the Black Sea city of Bolu, the Anatolia news agency said.

10.   The tourists were stranded on the island after Emirates Airlines was refused permission to land in Moroni on Thursday, when the coup was launched.