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Nov

Bahrain: Nov 15-17:caution

Ashura is a major religious observation celebrated by many across Bahrain. The majority of these religious observations have remained peaceful. The days immediately following Ashura, particularly Fridays, have historically been occasions for violent protests in highly populated areas. On November 15, through November 17, the Embassy anticipates possible activity to disrupt non-restricted areas to include […]

13
Nov

Honduras: Elections Nov 24: caution

Presidential and Congressional elections will take place on 24 November. You should avoid associating with any activity that could be construed as political, and avoid all demonstrations and rallies. From UK Gov website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras

13
Nov

Hawaii: flash flood warnings

HAWAII ISLAND ? A flash flood watch has been added to the list of other weather related watches and warnings for Hawaii Island. The National Weather Service issued the flash flood watch for the Big Island and Maui County from late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. That compounds concerns for Hawaii Island, which is already […]

12
Nov

Destination Spotlight – Grand Cayman

12
Nov

Thailand: Bangkok: avoid anti-government rallies

Sixteen nations have issued warnings to their citizens visiting Thailand to avoid travel to areas near the anti-government rallies taking place in Bangkok, said Surapol Sawetseranee, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), on Tuesday. The countries are Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, England, France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Israel and […]

12
Nov

Taiwan: Torrential Rain

Torrential rain warning issued for northern, eastern Taiwan Taipei, Nov. 11 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau on Monday warned residents of northern and eastern Taiwan to expect torrential rain over the next few days as seasonal winds strengthen. http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201311110009.aspx