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Austria: Unusually High Amount of Snow Isolates Parts of Country

Date: January 11th, 2012 | No Comments

High winds and heavy snowfall left many parts of the country isolated Jan. 7. The unusual amount of snow closed a major railway route in the western part of the country near Innsbruck, cutting off some villages and major tourist resorts. In some areas, more than four feet of snow fell Jan. 5-7, leaving the [read more]

China: Air Pollution a major Problem in Beijing

Date: November 7th, 2011 | No Comments

After three days of heavy smog in Beijing, the U.S. Embassy rated the air pollution Oct. 31 as “hazardous,” the worst on its six-point scale, which indicates the entire population is likely to be affected. The embassy rated Beijing’s air quality “hazardous” several times in October, and even rated it “beyond index” Oct. 9, meaning [read more]

Thailand: Heavy Flooding to Last Four to Six Weeks

Date: October 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that flooding will last another four to six weeks, warning people in Bangkok to be prepared and describing the situation as “extremely serious.” She said it is highly likely that all of Bangkok will flood. Bangkok’s Don Muang domestic airport has already been shut down until at least Nov. 1, [read more]

Germany: Leftist Group Warns of more Attacks on Berlin Rail Network

Date: October 17th, 2011 | No Comments

A leftist group calling themselves the “Hekla reception committee” has warned of attacks aimed at disrupting life in Berlin. An incendiary device knocked out signals along the rail route between Berlin and Hamburg Oct. 10, and another device was found on train tracks in southeastern Berlin the next day. Since Oct. 10, more than 300 [read more]

Italy: Thousands Protest Austerity Measures

Date: September 13th, 2011 | No Comments

Tens of thousands of Italians took to the streets Sept. 6 to protest the government’s latest round of austerity measures. The strike resulted in the cancelation of flights, trains and buses and the closure of government offices. The Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL)—Italy’s largest union—called for the general strike and is demanding stronger action [read more]

Philippines: Deadly Flash Floods Kill Hundreds, Leave Region in Disrepair

Date: December 17th, 2011 | No Comments

Flash floods in the southern Philippines killed at least 500 people and left thousands stranded. Washi, the tropical storm that set off the floods, hit the region Dec. 16. The storm was the 19th to hit the country this year, a stark reminder of the South Pacific’s unpredictable weather patterns during cyclone season, which runs [read more]

Australia: Aviation Sector to Strike in Case of Bad Deal

Date: October 27th, 2011 | No Comments

The country’s aviation sector has been hit hard in recent months by delays and cancellations due to customs protests and rolling industrial action by pilots, engineers and ground staff at Qantas. Delays and cancellations could continue because customs workers were promising to walk off the job should the government not provide a better deal for [read more]

Turkey: Earthquake causes Damage and Death

Date: October 27th, 2011 | No Comments

The death toll following the deadly earthquake in eastern Turkey rose past 400 as rescuers continued to search for survivors amid rubble and debris. A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey Oct. 23, injuring more than 1,300 people and causing immense damage in the province of Van. The country is especially vulnerable to large earthquakes [read more]

Greece: Tensions Rise in Athens as more Strikes are Planned

Date: October 17th, 2011 | No Comments

Tensions are rising in Athens as new strikes are planned for mid-October in response to the government’s latest austerity measures. Alongside the picture of enormous lines at gas stations due to a strike of refinery workers is the piling up of trash, a result of the ongoing strike by municipal workers and garbage collectors. Public [read more]

China: Hightened Security at Shanghai and Beijing Airports means Longer Lines

Date: August 31st, 2011 | No Comments

The China Civil Aviation authority raised its security standard to level 2 at Shanghai and Beijing airports Aug. 29. This came as a surprise to most passengers, more of whom will now be asked to remove their shoes and belts. At least 50 percent of passengers will also be asked to open their carry-on baggage [read more]