As reported by Wsj.com, the international police agency Interpol Saturday issued a global security alert following a series of prison escapes in which it suspects al Qaeda to be involved. Interpol said there has been a series of prison escapes across nine Interpol member countries in the past month alone, including in Iraq, Libya and Pakistan. The police agency called on its member states to help them determine whether these breakouts were coordinated or linked. Read Article
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Acadvertiser.co.uk reports that a relaxing summer break turned into a nightmare for a Coatbridge gran after she was robbed of her jewellery while holidaying in Bulgaria. Denise Mohseni, 52, had two gold chains ripped from her neck as she returned with her friend from a supermarket near their hotel. One of the chains had been […]
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France24.com reported that, Mukhtar Ablyazov, a Kazakh businessman and former minister accused of embezzling $6 billion from a Kazakh bank, was arrested near Nice on Wednesday. Ablyazov fled exile in the UK last year after being sentenced to prison for contempt of court. Mukhtar Ablyazov, a Kazakh businessman accused of embezzling $6 billion from his […]
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Interfax.co.uk reports that nine Ukrainians injured on Sunday in a road accident in Vitebsk region in Belarus are in local hospitals, with eight of are in a serious condition. “As of Monday morning, of the nine injured who are in hospital, eight are in a grave condition,” Interfax-Ukraine learned at the Foreign Ministry’s press service […]
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Focus-fen.com reports that a 67-year-old tourist died during a hike in Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountain. The incident took place on Saturday, July 27, the Mountain Rescue Service in the town of Bansko announced for Radio FOCUS-Pirin. The incident occurred in the region of the Yellow Rocks. The victim was accompanied by friends of his, heading to […]
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As reported by Rt.com, a high-speed train has reportedly derailed in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, leaving at least 35 people dead and 200 injured. Media reports suggest the death toll may rise. The train, which reportedly had 240 people on board, was en route between Madrid and Ferrol. According to media reports, 13 […]
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According to lematin.ch, a Swiss bus carrying Serb seasonal workers overturned Wednesday morning on the M1 motorway between Vienna and Budapest at the height of Nagyszentjános (104 km west of Budapest), police said. The accident caused 15 injuries. “According to initial information, the driver was driving too fast and it is for this reason that […]
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Globalpost.com reported that, hundreds of protesters built barricades around Bulgaria’s parliament, effectively trapping over 100 lawmakers, ministers, and journalists in the building for more than seven hours on Tuesday following a brief scuffle with police. Read Article
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Gov.uk reported that, there is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. Read Article
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According to herald.ie, a German national was badly injured after he fell 60 metres during a hill walk. The 62-year-old was walking on Diamond Hill, in Connemara National Park, Co Galway, yesterday when he fell and suffered two broken legs and injuries to his head and shoulders. Read article
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