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5
Sep

Costa Rica: earthquake off the coast

AP: A powerful, magnitude-7.9 earthquake has shaken Costa Rica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.There are no immediate accounts of damage or injuries. The USGS said the quake struck offshore, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the town of Liberia.

31
Aug

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: Guinea, Angola

GUINEA: Avoid non-essential travel- Checkpoints in Conakry The security situation in Conakry seems to have deteriorated somewhat in recent weeks and there has been an increase in crime and violence (armed robbery targeting vehicles, homes and shops) in Conakry and the surrounding province. The Guinean authorities have implemented the immediate restoration of check points (police […]

31
Aug

Philippines earthquake update: tsunami alert canceled for several areas

MANILA (Reuters) – An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday damaging roads and bridges and sending people fleeing to higher ground in fear of a tsunami, a politician and authorities said. The quake was centered off the east coast, 91 miles off the town of Guiuan in Samar province at a […]

31
Aug

Italy: Scheduled Strikes

Meridiana airline Friday, September 7, 2012 Meridiana personnel will be on strike for 24 hours. Please check with you ticket office whether this will affect your flight. Milan Airport Friday, September 21, 2012 SEA and SEA HANDLING airport personnel in Milan Airports will be on strike from 10 am to 6 pm. Please check with […]

31
Aug

Philippines: Earthquake off coast

(CNN) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 has struck off the coast of the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday. The quake was about 20 miles deep, the agency said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Guam and other areas, the Pacific Tsunami […]