As reported by www.gov.uk, “On 28 and 29 March there may be demonstrations and outbreaks of opportunistic vandalism in Santiago, Valparaiso and elsewhere in the country to mark the ‘Day of the Combatants’. Take extra care during this time and avoid all demonstrations.” Read Article
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As covered by heraldsun.com, “The Northern Sydney Local Health District has confirmed a spike in cases of meningitis, encephalitis and transverse myelitis has been caused by the enterovirus…The diseases cause inflammation of the brain or spinal cord and, in serious cases, brain damage or death. Symptoms can be similar to someone coming down with the […]
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration recently warned that the number of dengue fever cases is on the rise in the capital, and the spread of the tropical disease is likely to be more serious this year. The BMA’s health department has issued a statement saying that dengue fever tends to spread during the rainy season, but […]
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Diariocol.com.ar reported that the Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires warned travelers to outbreak areas during the Easter holiday and the bridge on April 2, to take precautions to prevent dengue. Recommended to take action as the permanent use of repellents, both inside and travel abroad, and stated that the situation is […]
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gov.uk reported that the armed rebel coalition Seleka have renewed their offensive against the Government of CAR and have now taken control of the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui. The situation continues to deteriorate, with reports that Seleka are moving into south-west CAR, and of continued gunfire and widespread looting and violence in […]
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As issued by gov.uk, “In response to serious inter-communal violence in Meiktila, the Burmese government has imposed states of emergency in 4 townships: Meiktila, Mahlaing, Tharzi and Wundwin. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to these townships. Following unrest in areas of Pago division from 24 March, the government […]
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According to itv.com, “Businesses in west Wales are bracing themselves for a disappointing start to the holiday season with sub-zero temperatures forecast for the start of the Easter weekend. The four day weekend traditionally sees a large number of visitors but there are fears that snow and cold temperatures will keep many people away. Holidaymakers […]
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As reported by healthmap.org, “This week, Public Health Wales warned the measles epidemic in southwest Wales was growing at an “alarming rate” with 432 cases and 51 hospitalizations. The outbreak shows no signs of fading and authorities say there could be 1000 cases before April’s end. Officials fear this outbreak could echo the 1999/2000 Dublin […]
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Peru21.pe reported that Five armed criminals robbed of all his belongings to the 25 passengers who travel by bus Romeliza company. Five hooded criminals with guns stormed a bus last night interprovincial Romeliza company, which started from the city of Arequipa bound for Puno. The thugs posed as passengers to board the vehicle. In the […]
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A group of Chinese tourists was robbed in Paris on Thursday, less than two hours after arriving. Two of the tourists in the group of more than 20 from Wuxi in Jiangsu province, and their tour guide, had their purses snatched by a group of people at around 7:30 pm after they left a Chinese […]
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