Mauritania Travel Warning
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution when traveling there due to increased activities by the terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals.
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Philippines Travel Alert
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Alert reflects the recent acts of violence in the Mindanao province of Maguindanao. This Travel Alert expires on January 6, 2010.
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Cuba Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of Cuba in response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel to Cuba. This Travel Alert expires on January 7, 2010.
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Guinea Travel Warning
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea as the political situation there remains highly volatile, and urges all Americans still in Guinea to depart the country. Although Guinea has been relatively calm since October 5, 2009, the potential for violence remains high.
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Niger Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Niger immediately before and after the constitutional referendum on August 4, 2009, and recommends against all non-emergency travel to Niger at this time.
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Luggage Delays at Johannesburg/OR Tambo Airport (JNB)
Luggage handling on all South African Airways flights arriving at OR Tambo International Airport for onward connecting flights has recently experienced severe delays. This has resulted in connecting flights leaving without the guests’ luggage on board.
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Lebanon Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts Americans traveling to or residing in Lebanon that Lebanese Parliamentary elections will be held on June 7, 2009. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, expects greater than normal traffic congestion, and large crowds at or near polling stations on that day.
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Hurricane Season Underway
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June through November. This Travel Alert expires on December 4, 2009.
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Comoros Travel Alert
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of safety and security concerns in The Union of the Comoros due to the possibility of demonstrations in conjunction with a presidential referendum.
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