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Prostitution legal in Las Vegas? Tourists believe it is

According to a report from the Nevada Coalition against Sex Trafficking, most of the prostitution in Nevada is taking place illegally in Clark County on the streets, in the strip clubs and in the city’s hotel-casinos.

Ask just about any tourist on the Strip whether prostitution is legal in Las Vegas and most will tell you they think it is. Prostitution is not legal anywhere in Clark County, but of course that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

An executive for one of the largest hotel-casinos in Las Vegas told Eyewitness News why prostitution is such a difficult crime to control and what his property does to crack down on hotel hookers. Read Article

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Colombia: authorities worried about anthrax outbreak

A new outbreak of Anthrax begins to worry the health authorities in La Guajira, following the report of 60 animals killed and three people with skin lesions in a rural area of Manaure. Humans are affected out of danger and discharged, to receive medical care in hospitals and Maicao Manaure after presenting hands and neck […]

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France: Tourists should exercise caution due to increase in violent theft on public transportation

We strongly urge you to keep photocopies of the identification page of your passport, as well as your birth certificate, Canadian citizenship card, driver’s licence, train or plane tickets, and credit cards. Ensure that the originals and copies are kept in a safe but separate place. You can also scan these documents and save the […]

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United Kingdom: Visitors should maintain a high level of personal security due to threats of terrorism

There is a fluctuating threat of terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom (U.K.). Canadians should exercise caution, maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times and in all places, and monitor local media for the latest information on threats to security. You may visit the UK Home Office website for more information […]

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Mauritania: U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to remain vigilant due to dangerous activities

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against foreign nationals, including […]

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Mexico: Visitors are advised to exercise high degree of caution due to increase of violence

More than 1.5 million Canadians travel to Mexico each year, the vast majority of them without incident. However, Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution, especially in those parts of the country experiencing a deteriorating security situation. Most major tourist areas have not been affected by the extreme levels of violence in the northern […]

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Colombia: Tourists should use precaution in the Country due to Terrorist Activities

Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution due to the unpredictable security situation. Although there is no specific information about future terrorist activities or threats against Canadian citizens in Colombia, Canadians should be vigilant and avoid any unattended packages or parcels and bring them to the attention of security personnel. Possible terrorist targets include […]

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Costa Rica: Visitors should be vigilant at all times when travelling in the country due to high levels of crime.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by […]

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Canadian travellers should exercise precautions in the U.S. due to criminal activities

United States Criminal occurrences are frequent in many U.S. cities, and tourists may be targeted. Canadians should exercise normal security precautions. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a […]

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Dominica: Travellers should remain vigilant due to limited medical resources

Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution in this country due to limited medical resources, generally poor road conditions, unreliable public transportation, and moderate crime rates.OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an […]

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