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The U.S. Embassy wishes to alert U.S. citizens that a credible threat of a terrorist kidnapping for-ransom (KFR) plot against foreigners has been identified in the Zamboanga area on the island of Mindanao. As a result, the Embassy advises all American citizens residing in or planning to travel to the Zamboanga area to re-evaluate their […]
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According to novinite.com, a new anonymous bomb threat briefly closed Bulgarian capital Sofia’s Central Train Station on Thursday, according to local media. The call was received at around 10:25 am EET. The train station was opened for passengers an hour later. Meanwhile, Sofia’s main courthouse was also evacuated over an anonymous bomb threat Thursday. The […]
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International experts including former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern on Wednesday called on the Basque separatist group ETA to disarm and dismantle its military apparatus, thelocal.es reports. ETA, blamed for more than 800 deaths in a four-decade campaign of bombings and shootings for the independence of the Basque homeland which straddles northern Spain and southwestern […]
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Bbc.co.uk reported that Chile and Argentina have ordered the evacuation of some 3,000 people living near the Copahue volcano in the south of their shared border. The authorities in both countries issued a red alert – the highest possible – saying the Chilean volcano could erupt imminently. The 2,965m (nearly 10,000ft) volcano – which sits […]
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KPHO.com reported a A Goodyear, Arizona couple traveled to Mexico last week to attend a family funeral. The trip back to Arizona has turned into a nightmare – and it’s not over yet. The wife is in a Mexican jail right now accused of smuggling marijuana. CBS5 News spoke with the husband’s brother-in-law Saturday. Brandon […]
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Rinf.com reports that at least 28 people were killed and 250 wounded in weeklong clashes between Sunni and Alawite Muslims in Tripoli, Lebanon, according to security officials. The violence is another sign of the Syrian conflict spilling over to Lebanon. Last night, four Sunnis and one Alawite died in clashes, the Daily Star reported. The […]
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King5.com reported that Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said. The four-lane bridge over the Skagit River collapsed about 7 p.m., Trooper Mark Francis said. There was no confirmation how many people were in the water, but Skagit […]
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Gov.uk reports that there is a high threat from terrorism in Western Sahara. There is a threat of retaliatory attacks following the French military intervention in Mali. There is a threat of kidnapping in the immediate and wider regions. Take particular care in remote regions and border areas. Read article
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The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges those who travel to Mauritania to exercise extreme caution because of activities by terrorist groups in the region, including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against foreign […]
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