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Australian embassy in Jakarta being pelted with eggs by protesters over the phone-tapping scandal. Over 1,600 police deployed near the Australian and US embassies plus several other potential targets in the capital ahead of hardline group calling for rallies after Friday (22nd) prayers. http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/embassy-protest-eggs-thrown-pictures-of-tony-abbott-burnt-by-indonesians-20131122-2y09n.html

From Lufthansa: Flight cancellations to / from Tripolis until and including November 25th, 2013 Due to a general strike and the current situation in Lybia, all flight to/from Tripolis up until November 25th, 2013 will be cancelled with immediate effect. http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Travel-information#ancAbT2

Canadians advised that the second round, as well as legislative elections are scheduled for Dec. 20, 2013. Remain vigilant and avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/madagascar?utm_source=madagascar&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2013-10-29%2004:07%20pm

November 22, Airport staff of the main unions; Alitalia staff from 1 pm to 5 pm; Meridiana Fly staff from 1 pm to 5 pm; Milan Airports – SEA Handling employees which provides ground handling services for passenger and cargo flights at Linate and Malpensa airports in Milan, will participate in a 24-hour strike from […]

FRANCE – Paris – French trade unions have called upon Lufthansa staff employed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to participate in strike actions from November 20 from 5 pm to 7 pm, November 21, 22, 23 from 7 am to 9 am; and all day on November 24. As a result of this strike, […]

The Mediterranean island of Sardinia, prized by the jet-set for its white sand beaches and crystal-clear seas, was a flood-ravaged mud bath Tuesday after a freak torrential rainstorm killed at least 17 people, downed bridges and swept away cars. Italian Premier Enrico Letta declared a state of emergency and set aside ?20-million ($27-million) for emergency […]