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Belgium and France: Airline Security Measures Relaxed

Date: September 12th, 2006 |

Temporary security measures imposed Aug. 10 on flights to the U.S. were relaxed Sept. 4. Passengers may now carry on a standard piece of hand luggage and electronic devices, but still may not carry liquids, creams or gels. The same is true for passengers transferring in Brussels to flights to the U.S. No special restrictions [read more]

China: Travel Warning Withdrawn

Date: June 20th, 2006 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Beijing retracted its warning of June 9 regarding the threat of possible terrorist actions against American interests in China. The June 16 statement cited “further investigation and coordination with Chinese authorities” in concluding that a heightened level of concern was no longer [read more]

Thailand: Dengue Fever Not Letting Up, Tsunami False Alarm

Date: December 20th, 2005 |

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The rainy season should be over in Thailand but it has continued, especially in the south where massive flooding has occurred in Hat Yai and elsewhere. The dengue fever outbreak continues unabated, with numbers up over last year. Health officials worry that next year�s outbreak, which typically peaks in July at the height of the [read more]

India/Pakistan

Date: January 20th, 2004 |

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In a further boost to efforts for a lasting peace in Kashmir, normal life is returning to the areas along the so-called Line of Control since the cease-fire by Pakistan was reciprocated by India. Areas that have been off-limits since 1990 are now being rehabilitated. Roads are being repaired by civilians and locals are resuming [read more]

Kenya

Date: January 21st, 2003 |

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In an effort to calm tourist fears of terrorist attacks following the Nov. 28 attack on an Israeli-owned hotel and an Israeli charter aircraft in Mombasa, tourism officials are spreading the word that Kenya’s game reserves would be difficult for terrorists to target. The parks are remote and are patrolled by land and air for [read more]

United Kingdom: Heathrow Full Service Restored, Possible Strikes at Gatwick

Date: August 22nd, 2006 |

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London’s Heathrow airport has resumed full flight service after ten days of reduced operations because of the thwarted plot to bomb multiple airplanes. Tight carry-on restrictions remain in effect. For passengers arriving at Gatwick airport, travel into London may be more complicated because of a series of one-day strikes threatened by Gatwick Express drivers. The [read more]

France: State of Emergency Lifted

Date: January 3rd, 2006 |

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The state of emergency imposed Nov. 8 to control riots that broke out in the Paris suburbs, spread throughout the country and lasted for three weeks, was lifted Jan. 4. The law allowed curfews, police searches inside and outside homes and other emergency measures. President Jacques Chirac decided to rescind the order more than six [read more]

Barbados

Date: May 11th, 2004 |

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The U.S. State Department apologized to the government of Barbados for erroneously reporting that violent crime was rising in the island nation and its police force was inept. The advisory was meant for another Caribbean nation but was posted in a report about Barbados on the State Department�s web site for four months before it [read more]

Venezuela

Date: February 12th, 2003 |

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After many months of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations and more than two months of strikes trying to force President Hugo Chavez to resign, tensions have diminished somewhat. The strike has been lifted in all sectors but the oil industry, and peace talks being mediated by the Organization of American States continue. The British Foreign Office lifted [read more]

Indonesia

Date: October 17th, 2002 |

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The State Department revised its worldwide caution announcement to say that it continues to receive credible indications that extremist individuals are planning additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. The announcement states, “as security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will seek softer targets. These may include facilities where Americans are generally [read more]

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