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G-20 SUMMIT IN ST. PETERSBURG 05.09-06.09.2013 St. Petersburg is hosting the G-20 Summit 2013 in the dates 05-06.09.2013. The summit itself is taking place in the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna, located between St. Petersburg and Peterhof The summit is expected to gather most of the heads of state of the G-20 countries, large official delegations […]

Heavy rainfall is forecast for upper Thailand until July 31 which may cause flooding. Affected provinces include Bueng Kan, Chanthaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Nong Khai, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phrae, Sakon Nakhon, Tak, Trat and Uttaradit. http://www.tmd.go.th/en/list_warning.php

Two passenger trains collided in Switzerland early Monday evening, leaving dozens injured. Local media reported that at least 40 people are among the wounded, four of whom are in serious condition. Train services in the area have been halted. The accident occurred in the municipality of Granges-Marnard, near the city of Lausanne, in the western […]

Public Sector workers and Finnish air traffic controllers threaten strike action. Mediator postponed strike which was to start July 30th. Strike will now start Tuesday August 13th unless deal is made. All parties meet Monday August 5th. http://www.easytravelreport.com/Finnish-air-traffic-controllers-strike-flights-travel-Finland.html