As reported by Associatedpress.com, police have arrested a Canadian man and a woman and charged them as terrorist suspects for attempting to leave a suspicious package at British Columbia’s provincial legislature on Canada Day. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner James Malizia says John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody were arrested Monday. The pair has been charged with conspiracy, facilitating a terrorist activity and making an explosive device. Read Article
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Hurriyetdailynews.com reports that the governor of the southeastern province confirmed that one person had been killed as a group of villagers trying to prevent the construction of a gendarmerie facility in Diyarbakır’s Lice clashed with security forces. “One person is dead and nine others have been injured,” Gov. Mustafa Cahit Kıraç told state-run Anadolu news […]
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As reported by Miamiherald.com, The U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana issued a warning Friday that traffic accidents involving U.S. citizens are on the rise, and noted that seven Americans are currently unable to leave the island because of such accidents. “We urge you to take extra safety precautions when driving to avoid problems during your […]
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According to Travel.state.gov, The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Egypt to defer non-essential travel to Egypt at this time due to the continuing possibility of political and social unrest. On June 28, 2013, the Department of State authorized the departure of a limited number of non-emergency employees and […]
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According to standardmedia.co.ke, the famous Thompson Falls is deemed to be one of the main tourists attraction sites in Lakipia County. But this jewel, which was discovered by Scottish explorer Joseph Thompson in 1883, is now acquiring a dubious reputation of being a hide-out for criminals. An increasing number of visitors to the site have […]
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Shanghaidaily.com reports that riots in Xinjiang on Wednesday left 27 people dead, according to Xinhua news agency. Police shot at knife-wielding mobs who had attacked police stations, a local government building and a construction site, Xinhua said, citing local officials. “Seventeen people had been killed before police opened fire and shot dead 10 rioters,” Xinhua […]
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Xinhua news reports that heavy haze from Indonesia, which has already expanded to Singapore and Malaysia, is now across Thailand’s southernmost part, affecting the daily lives of local residents, Thai News Agency reported on Tuesday. The smog-seasonal atmospheric pollution, caused by the burning of large-scale rice fields and forests in Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, has caused […]
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According to apa.az, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Egypt has warned the Azerbaijani citizens due to the recent political events in this country. The Foreign Ministry told APA that due to the recent political process in Egypt and mass demonstrations planned for June 30, the Azerbaijani citizens have been recommended to be careful and avoid […]
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Naharnet.com reported that, The U.S. Department of State reiterated on Tuesday to its citizens the travel warning advisory to Lebanon over safety and security concerns. “In light of recent escalating sectarian clashes within Lebanon and spillover violence from Syria… We urge all U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of safety and security […]
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As reported by Gov.uk, there is a high threat from terrorism, kidnap and sectarian violence throughout Pakistan. An attack targeting and killing foreign tourists occurred at the Nanaga Parbat base camp area, Gilgit-Baltistan on the the night of 18 June. Read Article
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