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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Reuters.com reported that, two Saudi health workers who had been in contact for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections are among three new cases reported to the World Health Organization, the U.N. agency said on Thursday. Read Article
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As reported by Stltoday.com, Islamic extremists killed eight people in an attack targeting teachers and Muslim clerics in northeast Nigeria, witnesses and the military said Thursday. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Sagir Musa also warned that the Boko Haram terrorist network plans more such killings and “massive attacks” aimed at the northeastern city where their extremist […]
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Cbc.ca reported that,an outbreak of norovirus has been linked to the deaths of nine people at the Selkirk Place Care Facility in Victoria this month. The Vancouver Island Health Authority said although the cause of death in each case has not been determined, it believes the flu-like virus likely contributed. VIHA confirmed 100 patients, half […]
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As reported by Naharnet.com, Saudi authorities have expelled a Lebanese businessman for alleged ties with Hizbullah, a month after Riyadh announced plans to deport Lebanese who authorities accuse of supporting the Iranian-backed Shiite party, al-Akhbar newspaper reported Saturday. Al-Akhbar said that the man, whom it did not identify, has several companies and factories that employ […]
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As reported by M.usembassy.gov, Department of State urges U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. As the August 26, 2012, arrest of two terrorist cells by Saudi security authorities indicates, there remains an ongoing security threat due to the continued presence of terrorist groups, some affiliated with al-Qaida, who may […]
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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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Gov.uk reported that, the typhoon season runs from June to December with most activity between July and September. See Typhoons. See Typhoons. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to the exclusion zones around the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear facility identified by the Japanese authorities. 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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As reported by Nna-leb.gov.lb, Syrian expat Hamid Ramadan reported his 15 year old son missing at Zefta police station near Beirut. The father told police that his son Khaldun Ramadan who works as a farmer in Al-Hajje town, did not return home since Monday. Hamid told police investigators that he received a phone call from […]
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