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14
Feb

Peru: Cusco and Machu Picchu: kidnapping threat

Security Message for U.S. Citizens Potential Kidnapping Threat in Cusco U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru February 13, 2013 The U.S. Embassy warns U.S. citizens of a potential kidnapping threat in the Cusco area. The Embassy has received information that members of a criminal organization may be planning to kidnap U.S. citizen tourists in the Cusco and […]

13
Feb

Honduras: Regional Advisory from Ottawa

HONDURAS – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Honduras. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to violent crime. Regional Advisory for parts of Valle, Choluteca and Olancho Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to San Francisco de Coray and […]

12
Feb

Bangladesh: Regional Advisory from Ottawa

Read more: http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bangladesh Bangladesh ? Last Updated Date: February 11, 2013 14:24 ET ? Still Valid Date: February 12, 2013 12:07 ET ? Latest Updates: The Security tab was updated ? demonstrations, politically motivated violence, crime. Advisories BANGLADESH – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Bangladesh. However, […]

11
Feb

Colombia: Deep magnitude-6.9 earthquake

The Associated Press Published Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 10:27AM EST Last Updated Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 1:29PM EST BOGOTA, Colombia — A powerful but deep earthquake shook a broad swath of Colombia and Ecuador on Saturday, sending frightened people fleeing into the streets, but no serious injuries or major damage were reported. The U.S. Geological […]

5
Feb

UK: bad weather

BBC: UK sees return of snow, gales and ice Fresh snowfall and gale force winds in parts of the UK are causing disruption, just weeks after severe weather led to school closures and transport problems. More than 50 schools have closed in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports are […]