As reported by Travel.state.gov, The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Guinea to the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for June 30, 2013. This Travel Alert expires on July 15, 2013. Opposition political parties have objected to the date set for the elections as well as other concerns. This opposition has manifested itself in marches and demonstrations over the past several months, some of which have turned violent, resulting in fatalities. Read Article
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As reported by Opodo.co.uk, The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) is urging Brits to avoid getting black henna tattoos while on holiday. It says that to turn the naturally reddish brown vegetable dye black, PPD – a hair colourant – is added, which is dangerous if applied directly to the skin. Read Article
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As reported by Naharnet.com, Kuwait hailed on Friday Lebanese security agencies for thwarting a kidnapping attempt against a Kuwaiti national in Lebanon. It renewed however its travel warning to its citizens against heading to Lebanon. The Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon thanked in a statement the security agencies for stopping the kidnapping of a Kuwaiti national […]
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AS REPORTED BY ALERTS.WEATHER.GOV, THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS HAS ISSUED A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER. THE NORTH BORDER IS NORTHGATE BOULEVARD AND OLD NORTH GATE ROAD. Read Article
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As reported by Egyptindependent.com, Locust swarms attacked Naema Bay in Sharm al-Sheikh on Wednesday, sweeping through streets, restaurants and bazaars across the thriving tourist hotspot. The Shura Council’s economic committee deputy Abdel Halim al-Gammal has criticized authorities’ tardy reaction in dealing with the pests, which also attacked Saint Catherine and Ras Mohamed and threaten species […]
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As reported by Travel-news.co.uk, Further demonstrations remain possible in cities across Turkey. Police have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters from Taksim Square and the surrounding area, including Istiklal Street, in Istanbul. We advise British nationals to avoid all demonstrations and to follow the advice of the police or local authorities. Two […]
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As reported by Travel.state.gov, The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Chad and recommends citizens avoid all travel to eastern Chad and border regions. Because of security concerns, the U.S. Embassy in Chad reviews all proposed travel by official U.S. government personnel to areas outside the capital, N’Djamena, and […]
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Cnn.com reported that, The Richmond International Airport reopened its terminal to the public Tuesday morning after a “serious threat” prompted a roughly three-hour evacuation, the Virginia airport said on its Twitter account. Read Article
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Usatoday.com reported that, Princeton University ordered the campus evacuated Tuesday due to a bomb threat to “multiple unspecified campus buildings.” A posting on the university website at 10:26 a.m. ET directed all students and employees to go home and “do not return to campus for any reason until advised otherwise.”The university said it is investigating […]
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The Portuguese-American Journal reports that Portugal’s two largest trade union confederations, the CGTP and the UGT, are calling for a general strike for Thursday, June 27. Thousands of workers are expected to take part in street mass demonstrations across the country. The head of UGT, Carlos Silva, told the press Monday the strike was in […]
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