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 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 travelmole.com, “Heavy snow and icy conditions are causing delays and disruption to flights in some parts of the UK with more wintry weather expected over the weekend. Flights are delayed to and from Leeds Bradford Airport after the airport was closed earlier today due to adverse weather conditions. The airport, which was also […]
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According to heraldscotland.com, “Dumfries and Galloway has been worst-hit by the treacherous conditions, with police in the area advising motorists to stay off the roads. The force said drivers could face severe delays of up to several hours. Up to 10 inches of snow has already fallen in exposed parts of the region, where more […]
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As reported by chron.com, “Myanmar’s parliament has endorsed a presidential decision to abandon the use of so-called Foreign Exchange Certificates, a special currency primarily used by tourists. The director of President Thein Sein’s office, Zaw Htay, says parliament unanimously agreed Wednesday with a presidential letter announcing the plan.” Read article
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As covered by chicagotribune.com, “Tunisian troops clashed with Islamist militants near the border with Algeria on Tuesday, a security source said, in an area where the army is hunting al Qaeda-linked fighters. Tunisia, economically struggling and deeply polarized between Islamists and their opponents, is in the throes of a political transition that began with the […]
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According to infozine.com, “The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Sudan, urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the Darfur region of Sudan, the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan States, and advises you to consider carefully the risks of travel in other areas of Sudan.” Read Article
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Attacks using scopolamine are not limited to bars or nightclubs. Reports have also taken place at banks and public transport systems. Mode of delivery in those locations can often be via a piece of paper which has been contaminated. Last year 1186 complaints were reported according to eltiempo.com. Bogota is the city most cases recorded. […]
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As reported by allafrica.com, “Health authorities said cholera outbreak in the northernmost province of Cabo Delgado has spread to Cuamba district…Until Sunday, 33 cases of cholera were diagnosed in Cuamba, although none of the patients had died, said the health authorities…The radio reported that in the first three days of this month, there were 16 […]
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As reported by stonyplainreporter.com, “…despite its ghastly record of drug cartel killings, is experiencing something of a tourist boom…Still, Mexican authorities note that the 8,352 homicides between January and October represents an 18% drop in murders from the year before. All, or most, related to drug cartels fighting for control.” Read Article
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