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Airline Security: Carry-on Regulations Relaxed

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

Strict carry-on rules that were imposed following the thwarted terrorist plot in August to blow up U.S.-bound aircraft flying from London have been relaxed. The U.S. now allows small amounts of liquids and gels in carry-on luggage and permits beverages purchased at shops inside airport security perimeters to be carried aboard. Containers for toiletries must [read more]

Washington, DC: Arrests in National Mall Crimes

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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U.S. Park Police have arrested five suspects in attacks on tourists near the National Mall that occurred in May and July. The incidents prompted a citywide crime emergency and police feel they have now arrested everyone involved in th [read more]

Texas: Assault for a Tap on the Arm

Date: February 21st, 2006 |

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The Lone Star State often likes to think of itself as a separate country, and to a certain Australian grandmother it probably feels that way. When the woman sitting next to her in a movie theater in Webster began talking on her cell phone instead of turning it off when it rang, the Australian politely [read more]

USA

Date: June 1st, 2004 |

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Savannah, Georgia will be the hub for the G-8 summit held June 8-10 at the resort of Sea Island 80 miles south. A three-day peace rally will take place in Savannah and travel in the area will likely be disrupted. Some 20,000 security officers will be in place to protect attendees, which include President Bush [read more]

USA

Date: March 16th, 2004 |

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In the wake of the Madrid bombings, rail security has been increased in Europe, the U.S., and Australia. Such measures as increased police patrols, more bomb-sniffing dogs, and additional electronic surveillance equipment are typical responses, but it is hard to imagine how a determined terrorist could be stopped from attacking a train. European officials are [read more]

U.K. and USA: Airline Security

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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Restrictions on carry-on bags for flights originating in or transiting through the U.K. have eased since a total ban on carry-ons went into effect August 1o in response to an alleged terrorist plot. The rules may continue to fluctuate, but currently passengers are allowed to carry aboard one bag the size of an attaché case [read more]

Southwest USA: Forest Fires Ravage Wide Area

Date: June 27th, 2006 |

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Drought has created hazardous fire conditions throughout the Southwest, and large fires are burning in several areas throughout the region. A fire near the popular Arizona resort of Sedona caused the evacuation of hundreds of homes and four resorts, but firefighters were bringing the blaze under control. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the [read more]

Montana, Wyoming

Date: June 14th, 2005 |

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The scenic Beartooth Highway into Yellowstone National Park has been blocked by massive landslides and is likely to be closed all summer. The highway, U.S. 212, winds over 10,940-foot Beartooth Pass and links Red Lodge with Yellowstone�s northeast entrance via Cooke City, Montana. The Wyoming side of the highway and the northeast entrance remain open. [read more]

USA

Date: May 4th, 2004 |

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The tourist who travels with more than $10,000 in cash is rare indeed, but failing to declare this currency on arrival in the U.S. can now provoke a prison sentence. Before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, failure to declare currency in excess of $10,00o resulted in a fine. Now, efforts are under way to curtail [read more]

USA

Date: January 7th, 2004 |

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With continued cancellations and delays of flights between London and Washington, Paris and Los Angeles, and Mexico City and Los Angeles because of terrorism concerns, the only sure thing is that flying between these cities, and possibly others, will be subject to occasional, lengthy delays. If at all possible, make alternate plans in the event [read more]