Travel advisory: India assures safety to visiting Sri Lankans (Lead)
September 4th, 2012 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Amid reports of attack on buses carrying Sri Lankan pilgrims in Tamil Nadu and a travel advisory issued by Colombo, the government Tuesday assured that ... Read more...
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US calls on citizens to leave Syria
August 6th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has urged its citizens to leave Syria immediately following violent clashes in the country between government troops and protesters."The US Department of State ... Read more...
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US fears retaliation from Al Qaeda
May 2nd, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 2 (IANS) The US expects retaliation from Al Qaeda in the aftermath of the death of its chief Osama bin Laden, an official of the Department of ... Read more...
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Aussie travel warning for Indonesia following arrest of Bali bombing suspect in Pak
April 1st, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 1(ANI): Australia's Foreign Affairs Department has said that the arrest of 2002 Bali bombing suspect, Umar Patek, may spark a violent response against Westerners by extremists in Indonesia.The department released ... Read more...
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US warns citizens against travelling to Pakistan due to Al-Qaida, Taliban threats
February 3rd, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3(ANI): The United States has warned its citizens against travelling to Pakistan owing to militant threats, saying that terrorists have "disguised themselves as Pakistani security forces personnel to gain ... Read more...
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US travel advisory for citizens on terror-threat countries includes India and Pakistan
February 1st, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 01(ANI): The United States has issued a "Worldwide Caution" for US citizens against travelling to multiple regions, including India and Pakistan.The current information suggests that the Al-Qaida and affiliated ... Read more...
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U.S. government issues travel alert for Egypt, warns against non-essential travel
January 29th, 2011 - 2:23 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The U.S. government on Friday issued a travel alert for Egypt, urging Americans to defer non-essential travel to the African country amid massive anti-government protests.Egypt plunged into ... Read more...
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Oz opposition party demands more security advice for athletes at Delhi Games
September 26th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 26 (ANI): Australia's opposition party has asked the Julia Gillard Government to give athletes participating in the 2010 Commonwealth Games more advice on the security situation in New Delhi.Prime ... Read more...
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Israel calls US ‘bias’ for singling out Eilat in State Department advisory
August 9th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Israel has accused the United States of bias and rewarding terrorism after the State Department urged Americans visiting Eilat to exercise caution following a rocket attack on the ... Read more...
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US to encourage India, Pakistan dialogue to combat terror
July 24th, 2010 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 24 (IANS) The United States says it would continue to encourage India and Pakistan to talk and see them cooperate to combat terrorism, but it was ultimately for ... Read more...
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U.S. extends travel warning for Mexico
July 17th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The U.S. Department of State issued on Friday a travel warning for Mexico due to the security situation in the North American nation. This travel warning is ... Read more...
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Fear that World Cup fans may be targets for criminals, terrorists
June 11th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, June 11 (ANI): There are concerns that fans and members of the 32 national teams competing in this year's FIFA World Cup may be targets for criminals and terrorists.The North ... Read more...
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Mexico Emits Travel Warning Due to The Litigious Arizonian Law On Immigration
May 1st, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 1, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The Mexican government on Tuesday discharged a travel warning for its nationals intent on journeying to the American state of Arizona. The journey admonition has ... Read more...
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Arizona State Law Triggers Mexico Travel Warning
May 1st, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mexico, May 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The new Arizona state immigration law that is creating waves in the state is also affecting the nearby US states as it seems. While a ... Read more...
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Bakiev says he did not resign as president of Kyrgyzstan
April 21st, 2010 - 6:22 pm ICT by BNO News
MOSCOW (BNO NEWS) -- Kurmanbek Bakiyev on Wednesday rejected claims that he resigned as President of Kyrgyzstan last week.Bakiyev made the statement to reporters in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, his first ... Read more...
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Israel says terror attack in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula “imminent”
April 14th, 2010 - 12:09 am ICT by BNO News
JERUSALEM (BNO NEWS) -- Israel's anti-terror bureau warned on Tuesday that a terror attack in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula is imminent and all Israelis must leave the region.The warning message said, quoting intelligence ... Read more...
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U.S. Department of State updates Lebanon travel warning
March 30th, 2010 - 4:11 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The United States Department of State urged U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon due to current safety and security concerns, the State Department Press Office ... Read more...
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Spring Breakers Urged To Follow Safety Tips In Mexico
March 29th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mexico City, Mexico, Mar 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In the wake of the increasing violence in Mexico, authorities have urged college students heading to the destination for some spring break fun ... Read more...
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New Travel Warning issued for Kenya
March 17th, 2010 - 3:04 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning Tuesday to the country of Kenya.U.S. citizens in Kenya and those considering travel to Kenya should evaluate their ... Read more...
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U.S. renews Yemen travel warning
February 26th, 2010 - 1:14 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – On Thursday, the Department of State renewed a warning for U.S. citizens regarding the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities, the Bureau of ... Read more...
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Australia must heed threats on sportspersons in India: Terrorism expert
February 18th, 2010 - 11:41 am ICT by ANI
Sydney, Feb.18 (ANI): A leading Australian terrorism expert has warned his government to take the reported threat by al-Qaeda's 313 Brigade against Australian and international sportsmen visiting India for the hockey ... Read more...
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US issues travel alert warning of attack on its citizens, facilities in S.Asia
February 13th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.13 (ANI): The United States has issued a travel warning regarding the threat to American establishments and citizens in South and Central Asia.The US State Department said that extremist groups ... Read more...
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Music enthusiasts drawn to Mali desert for tenth annual festival
January 8th, 2010 - 5:18 am ICT by IANS
Timbuktu (Mali), Jan 8 (DPA) The tenth edition of Mali's popular Festival in the Desert kicked off Thursday evening on the outskirts of the legendary city of Timbuktu in the Sahara desert.
Close ... Read more...
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Australia plays down Indian advisory, says country is safe
January 6th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Australia has played down a travel advisory issued by India, warning its citizens to take precautions to protect themselves against violence, and said the country was safe ... Read more...
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Oz Government says country safe for students, dismisses India’s advisory warning
January 6th, 2010 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 6 (ANI): Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has affirmed that Australia is a safe country for all international students after the Indian Government advised its citizens studying in Australia to ... Read more...
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Victoria Premier cancels visit to Mumbai over terror fears
September 21st, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne/New Delhi, Sep.21 (ANI): Victoria Premier John Brumby has cancelled the Mumbai leg of India tour due to terrorism fears.According to The Age, Brumby will now visit just Delhi and Bangalore after ... Read more...
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EU ministers fail to agree on banning flights to Mexico
May 1st, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Luxembourg, May 1 (Xinhua) Health ministers from 27 European Union (EU) nations have failed to reach an agreement on a French call to temporarily ban all EU flights to Mexico in view ... Read more...
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New Zealand fears swine flu will affect tourism
April 29th, 2009 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, April 29 (Xinhua) New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key warned Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak might have side-impact on the country's tourism.
He made his comment following the laboratory ... Read more...
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Drug trade down in Afghanistan; up in Venezuela, Myanmar
February 28th, 2009 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 28 (DPA) Afghanistan is making inroads in stemming an opium drug trade that has fuelled a growing insurgency in the war-torn country, according to an annual report on the global ... Read more...
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