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25
Sep

Peru: offshore earthquake near Acari

LIMA, Peru (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a reported magnitude of 7.0 shook much of Peru on Wednesday but only minor damage and no injuries were reported in the sparsely populated southwestern coastal area near the epicenter. The quake broke windows and opened fissures in the walls of some adobe dwellings in the nearest […]

25
Sep

Kenya: Wajir City – explosions

KENYA – Wajir City – Gunmen detonated explosives and got into a firefight with police in the city of Wajir, injuring three people near a Catholic Church. Local media reported that three grenades were thrown near the Dubai Hotel opposite the Basabra Supermarket in a possible separate attack. e-travel alerts

25
Sep

Russia: Sochi: floods

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – Sochi City – UPDATE: Floods and mudslides caused by heavy rain have prompted Russian authorities to introduce a state of emergency in Sochi, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics e-travel alerts

24
Sep

Germany: Dusseldorf Airport Evacuated then Reopened Due to Suspicious Pipe

The Dusseldorf airport in Germany was evacuated on Tuesday evening after a suspicious piece of luggage was found, with a pipe. Some believed it was a pipe bomb, according to reports. Police partially closed the airport after a security alert was issued, reported Euro News. The terminal building and access roads to the airport were […]

24
Sep

Oceania Cruises Unveils its 2014 – 2015 Winter Itineraries

MIAMI, September 18, 2013 – Oceania Cruises announced its 2014-2015 Winter Collection, the largest winter launch in the company’s history. With new ports in Asia, Africa and the Americas, Oceania Cruises’ five ships—Riviera, Marina, Nautica, Insignia and Regatta—will visit a diverse array of destinations on five continents. The launch will feature a record-breaking 86 voyages […]