Hero's welcome

Trimaran Sodebo Ultim multihull skipped by French skipper Thomas Coville arrives in the port of Brest, western France, Monday, after slashing the record for a solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world. Coville broke the record Sunday, completing his journey in 49 days, three hours, seven minutes and 38 seconds. “I am very happy to have achieved this dream,” said Coville, who had tried and failed on four previous occasions to beat the round-the-world record. / AFP-Yonhap