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UN Warning of Bird Flu Resurgence in Asia

The United Nations warned Monday of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus, saying wild bird migrations had brought it back to previously virus-free countries and that a mutant strain was spreading in Asia. Read Article

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Choroní, Venezuela – 1062 tourists evacuated from Puerto Cabello

After the collapse(landslide)that occurred on Friday at mile 13, between Choroní and Maracay in Aragua state, over a thousand vacationers were evacuated Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, to the port of Puerto Cabello, through a humanitarian operation conducted by the Integrated Area Defence Operations North Carabobo (ZODIO). One thousand 62 tourists boarded the three boats […]

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Mexico, two Americans detained trying to bring marijuana on board cruise ship in Cozumel

Cozumel, Mexico. Two tourists from North America who tried to introduce marijuana on a cruise last week were referred to the Attorney General of the Federation (FPF) for crimes against health. Elements of the 23 Battalion of the Marines apprehended and handed over to the appropriate authority. Read Article

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Cuba, sixty Colombian tourists stranded at airport in Havana

A group of 60 Colombians were stranded for 30 hours in Havana because of failure to schedule a Cubana Airlines flight that should come out this Saturday at 5 am from the Jose Marti Airport in Havana. One of the passengers is Juan Pablo Calvo, news director of Radio Nacional de Colombia, who also was […]

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Eygpt Travel Advisory – Tourist warning

There could be more trouble for Egypt tourism as Muslim Brotherhood demands strict regulations for tourists. The demands could further hurt Egypt tourism industry.Egypt Beach The demands include ban on bikini and the consumption of alcohol on the streets of Egypt. These demands are made by the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of […]

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Bolvia, two French tourists still missing after a year

A French couple seeking heir son and his partner, who disappeared almost a year ago in a small town in northern Bolivia, reported slow progress in the investigations. “We still hope to find Jeremiah and Fannie and know the truth. We can not return to France without knowing anything, we’re desperate, now I have little […]

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Tourist Warning, Veracruz, Mexico

Three men were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire on them in a street in Veracruz, a city on Mexico’s Gulf coast, city officials said. The shooting occurred on Monday in the Hidalgo section of Veracruz, located 300 kilometers (186 miles) east of Mexico City, a Veracruz city spokesman said. Several men […]

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Acapulco, Mexico – Hot Zone for Drug War Warning

While many of Mexico’s tourist areas have remained separate from the bouts of drug violence buffeting the country, the popular resort city of Acapulco has emerged as one of the new hot spots of organized crime. Read Article

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TRAVEL ADVICE THAILAND: EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION, warns Irish government

Irish citizens, either visiting or residing in Thailand, are strongly advised to register their contact details here. Please also see the Assistance for Irish citizens in Thailand section at the end of this travel advice. SUMMARY Thailand held a General Election on 3rd July 2011. While there were no reports of serious incidents, there remains […]

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Arizona, Deputies ticket drivers on dangerous road to the Grand Canyon

Deputies with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office wrote more than 60 tickets during a one-day traffic enforcement on Pierce Ferry and Diamond Bar roads in the Dolan Springs area last week. The Sheriff’s Office often targets the two roads for extra enforcement because of the traffic coming to and from the Grand Canyon West tourist […]

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