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2
Apr

Tunisia: Airprt workers strike postponed to Apr 16-18

Successful negotiations between unionists and airport authorities occurred on Wednesday, March 27, thereby canceling nationwide airport strikes anticipated for mid-April. Three days before the World Social Forum was to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Tunis, a strike by airport workers scheduled for March 25-27 has been postponed to April 16-18, according to Tunisian […]

2
Apr

Lebanon: warning to US citizens: avoid all travel

April 01, 2013 The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of current safety and security concerns. U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued on September 17, 2012, to […]

27
Mar

Taiwan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude earthquake sways buildings

An earthquake variously reported as magnitude 6.0 and 6.1 struck 155 miles from Taipei Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and injuring one woman. Read more http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0326/Taiwan-earthquake-6.0-magnitude-earthquake-sways-buildings

26
Mar

Central African Republic: Advisory from Ottawa: Avoid All Travel

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to the unstable security situation throughout the country. Rebel forces entered the capital, Bangui, on March 24, 2013. While a curfew is in effect, constitutional order has not been restored. The situation remains unpredictable and could deteriorate rapidly. […]

25
Mar

US: Northeast storm:Cincinnati to East coast: airlines advisories (AC, Delta)

Snow forecast for Cincinnati, Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/before/operation/index.html From Delta airlines: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/alerts-and-advisories/northeast-storm.html Severe weather will impact travel to, from or through the Northeast. Check flight status frequently for up-to-the-minute info about your flight plans, or get updates sent directly to your wireless device or email with Delta Messenger. Rescheduling Flights If your flight is […]

22
Mar

Burkina Faso: meningitis

CDN GOVT TRAVEL CAUTION-Countrywide – There are reports that meningococcal disease (commonly called meningitis) is currently present