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Worldwide: Possible Delays on Flights to U.S.
Date: October 25th, 2005 |
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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
Date: May 4th, 2004 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department has reissued its public announcements warning of possible terrorist attacks worldwide and specifically in the Middle East and North Africa. These cautions have been in effect continuously in recent years and urge Americans to maintain a “high level of vigilance.” Al Qaeda and its associated organizations have staged attacks in Spain [read more]
Middle East
Date: March 23rd, 2004 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department has reissued three public announcements cautioning against the potential of terrorist attacks throughout the world, and specifically in the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa. The announcements warn of anti-American sentiment, the threat of al Qaeda attacks, and the possibility of both official and civilia [read more]
Islamic areas
Date: October 28th, 2003 | No Comments
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun, a time when Muslims must fast during daylight hours. In most Islamic areas, foreigners are not expected to fast, and daytime meals can usually be obtained, especially in hotels that cater to foreigners. General services may be reduced, so be prepared for inconveniences if you have business [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]
Worldwide
Date: April 13th, 2004 | No Comments
According to the World Health Organization and World Bank, traffic accidents will become the third biggest cause of premature death by 2020, rising from a rank of nine today. By far the largest number of victims are pedestrians and cyclists (both motor-powered and not), and the greatest number of fatalities occur in poorer countries. More [read more]
Middle East
Date: December 22nd, 2003 | No Comments
The U.S. State Department has reissued its Worldwide Caution warning of possible terrorist attacks around the world, including in the U.S., noting in particular the Homeland Security threat level shift from yellow (elevated) to orange (high). Because of this threat level, the Australian government has warned its citizens to be alert when traveling in the [read more]
Middle East
Date: October 7th, 2003 | No Comments
In the last three weeks the U.S. State Department has renewed its Worldwide, Middle East, North Africa and East Africa advisories warning Americans of the ongoing threat of anti-American violence in these regions. Worldwide: The worldwide announcement cites al-Qaeda actions over the last six months in Riyadh, Casablanca and Jakarta to warn of possible [read more]
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