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Worldwide: Muslim Anger over Muhammad Cartoons
Date: February 7th, 2006 |
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Muslim anger over Danish political cartoons depicting Muhammad has produced demonstrations in countries from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia. Some of these protests have turned violent, with at least five deaths and the burning of the Danish and Norwegian Embassies in Damascus and the destruction of the Danish [read more]
Worldwide: Possible Delays on Flights to U.S.
Date: October 25th, 2005 | No Comments
New security regulations implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection require passengers flying to the U.S. to provide detailed information about their intended visits. This information includes the address they will stay on arrival, the hotel they will be checking into, or, if the first night is not booked, an explanation of where they will [read more]
Islamic World
Date: September 28th, 2004 | No Comments
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Oct. 15. The first day is a holiday in most Islamic countries, and throughout the month religious observances include abstention from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. In most countries that cater to Western business and tourism, daytime meals can be obtained in hotels and some restaurants. [read more]
Worldwide Caution from U.S. State Department
Date: December 13th, 2005 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department reissued its Worldwide Caution warning of the threat of terrorist actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Al-Qaeda and its affiliates continue to plot attacks in many regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The November 9 hotel bombings in Amman, Jordan illustrate terrorists’ willingness to attack soft targets, [read more]
Worldwide, Middle East and North Africa: Caution
Date: August 9th, 2005 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department has reissued its warnings about the ongoing threat of violence against Americans and U.S. interests overseas. Credible information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and the recent bombings in London confirm that targets can be “soft,” public transportation networks or places [read more]
Worldwide Security
Date: September 14th, 2004 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department has reissued its “Worldwide Caution” announcement warning Americans of a continued threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens or interests throughout the world, and noting that violent demonstrations have occurred in countries whose nationals have been executed in Iraq by terrorists. This rioting can occur at any time, and although Americans [read more]
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