According to www.gov.uk, “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. Any British nationals in Somalia should leave. There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping, throughout Somalia. Terrorist groups have made threats against Westerners and those working for Western organisations. The FCO believes that terrorists are in the final stages of planning attacks in Mogadishu. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in crowded places, high-profile events, events involving government officials and in places frequented by foreigners.” Read Article
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As covered by independent.co.uk, “A big increase in measles cases has prompted health bosses to renew a plea for unvaccinated people to get their MMR jabs immediately. Another 73 cases have now been reported – bringing the total number of those infected in the Swansea area to 693. Public Health Wales is continuing to urge […]
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According to www.theolivepress.es, “POLICE are investigating the death of a British pensioner who was found inside his burnt out car in Almeria. Neighbours tried desperately to extinguish the fire, which enveloped the car outside Keith Bleakley’s house in Oria, near Albox.” Read Article
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As covered by bbc.co.uk, “The man, who was on a walking holiday, was trapped underneath the vehicle after being struck close to the Moulin Hotel in Kirkmichael Road shortly before midnight on Saturday. Firefighters used air bags to lift the car so paramedics could treat the casualty, but despite their efforts he died at the […]
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As reported by myrepublica.com, “A hotel staffer has been left with permanent eye damage after an acid attack by a tourist in a guest house in Thamel on Thursday. The attacker, who has been identified as Sales Ali from US, all of sudden came into the Annapurna Guest House, Thamel, and threw the acid on […]
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As covered by walesonline.co.uk, “The measles outbreak in Wales is predicted to top 500 cases on Wednesday as health officials expect a “significant rise” following the Easter weekend. Public Health Wales said officials had reported seeing a high number of cases of the disease during the Bank Holiday period and remain disappointed that vaccination rates […]
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As covered by belfasttelegraph.co.uk, “Two tourists have been attacked in Londonderry. According to police the two men were attacked by a large crowd of youths at around 11pm in the Bank Place area of the city on Friday.One of the men suffered facial injuries but did not require hospital treatment.” Read Article
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As covered by canada.com, “A British businessman was abducted Saturday in Lagos, a rare case of expatriate kidnapping in this West African nation’s commercial centre, Nigerian police said Tuesday. Nigeria’s police spokesman Frank Mba told The Associated Press that kidnappers probably followed their victim as he was leaving a nightclub in Victoria Island, one of […]
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According to www.gov.uk, “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all but essential travel to areas of Uzbekistan bordering Afghanistan. Take care in areas bordering Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan’s borders are potential flashpoints and uncontrolled border areas may be land-mined. Borders are subject to closure without notice” Read Article
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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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