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Philippines: Government says Country Safe for Tourists

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

Despite a recent travel warning from the U.S. State Department, the Philippine government insists that the country is safe for tourists. In fact, the travel warning was released on the same day that the Philippine Department of Tourism revealed its new slogan: “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that [read more]

Algeria/Mali: Kidnapped Aid Workers said to be in Mali

Date: November 7th, 2011 |

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A Malian parliament member said that three aid workers kidnapped in Algeria more than a week ago are now in Mali, being held by a faction of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM. Gunmen took the aid workers from a refugee camp. The governments of Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and other countries in the region [read more]

Tunisia: Travel Alert Regarding Possible Unrest

Date: October 17th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert regarding Tunisia because of the potential for unrest. Spontaneous events such as demonstrations still occur, and the nation is still operating under a state of emergency. The State Department advises all citizens currently in Tunisia to stay vigilant regarding personal security, and all travelers planning trips [read more]

Bahrain: Travel Alert Regarding Potential Unrest

Date: August 30th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert Aug. 19 regarding the potential for unrest in Bahrain. Despite the withdrawal of Bahrain Defense Force personnel since the lifting of the State of National Safety, the State Department warned of the potential for spontaneous civil and political unrest. Though the airport in Bahrain remains open, U.S. [read more]

Mexico: Border Crossings Possible Targets of Violence

Date: July 25th, 2011 |

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The U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez warned Americans traveling to or from Chihuahua that U.S. border crossings and even the consulate could become the target of drug cartel attacks. Ciudad Juarez is a large industrial city across from El Paso, Texas and is plagued with drug violence. More than 9,300 people have been gunned down, [read more]

South Pacific: Travel Alert Regarding Cyclone Season

Date: December 10th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for the South Pacific regarding the coming cyclone season, which runs from December through April. The region sees about nine tropical cyclones per year, half of which are category three or higher in intensity. Cyclones can cause major infrastructure damage and make traveling throughout the region [read more]

Philippines: Bombing in South causes Thousands to Flee

Date: October 27th, 2011 |

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Thousands of people fled three remote towns in Zamboanga Sibugay province on Mindanao in the southern Philippines as the army continued its offensive against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Fighting in the south has been occurring for the past 30 years despite efforts to reach a lasting settlement between the army and militant groups. [read more]

Worldwide: Retaliation Concerns over al-Awlaki Killing

Date: October 8th, 2011 |

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After the killing of U.S.-Yemeni citizen Anwar al-Awlaki, the U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for American citizens due to fears of retaliation. Al-Awlaki was the external operations leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, and his death, though a major blow to the operations of al-Qaida in the area, could possibly [read more]

Syria: The U.S. State Department Issues Strong Travel Warning

Date: August 11th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department urged all citizens to immediately depart from Syria while commercial travel is still available. Citizens who must remain in Syria were advised against all nonessential travel and those who are not yet in Syria have been told to defer all travel plans. The State Department ordered all family members of U.S. [read more]

Israel: Concerns over Possible West Bank Violence

Date: July 5th, 2011 |

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Israel’s military is preparing for an outbreak of violence around the West Bank over the U.N. vote in September on Palestinian recognition as a state. Israeli reservists have been mobilized—a rare step that underscores the severity of the issue. The U.S. is expected to veto any resolution granting Palestine full membership in the U.N., which [read more]

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