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According to reports on 2 October 2006, leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group have sent a letter to the Colombian government, in which they express their willingness to initiate peace talks. The rebels, however, stated that the talks would begin once the swap of kidnap victims for jailed rebels takes place and once the government demilitarizes the municipalities

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Russia reportedly ordered the closure of all transport links with Georgia -- including air, rail, road and sea links, as well as postal service -- for an unspecified period of time on 2 October 2006 in the latest escalation of a dispute between the two countries that began with the arrests of several Russian military officers on 27 September for charges of espionage. Air traffic will reportedly

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RICHMOND, Va. - The Rev. Jerry Falwell acknowledged on Sunday saying that if Hillary Rodham Clinton were the Democrats’ presidential nominee in 2008, it would motivate conservative evangelical Christians to oppose her more than if the devil himself were running.Falwell said in a telephone interview that his comments to several hundred pastors and religious activists at the “Value Voter Summit”

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WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it was partly easing its ban on liquids and gels in carry-on bags on airline flights, a policy imposed last month after authorities in London said they foiled a plot to bomb U.S.-bound flights.Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries of 3 ounces (90 ml) or less in a small clear-plastic bag, the Transportation

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The Superdome Post-Katrina:The Superdome renovation - which included everything from extensive roof repair to sanitizing every seat - cost $185 million: $116 million from FEMA, $41 million from the Superdome Commission, $15 million from the NFL and $13 million from the state.The FEMA money came from funds to cover uninsured losses to state property, which is separate from funds used to reimburse

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BAGHDAD, Iraq, 09/24 - A car bomb ripped through crowds of shoppers stocking up before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, police in Baghdad said Saturday.At least 28 people were killed and 26 others hurt in the blast at a market where people were buying gasoline and other supplies in the Baghdad Shiite stronghold of Sadr City.Shiite Muslims will start to observe the Ramadan holiday starting Sunday

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The effects of weightlessness on the human body were evident today at a welcome home event for the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis.Amid the festivities at Ellington Field, Houston, astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshn-Piper fainted twice. Both times she appeared confused just before her legs began to buckle. NASA officials and fellow crew members quickly braced her fall and helped her to the

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The Foreign Office is advising Britons against all travel to the north and east of Sri Lanka. They also said Britons in these areas should "leave at the first available opportunity".Fighting between government forces and the Tamil Tiger insurgents in these areas is fierce.The FO had already warned visitors that there was a high threat from terrorism in Sri Lanka, with an increasing risk of

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Reports emerging on 21 September 2006 indicate that Israeli security forces will be on the second highest level of alert for Rosh Hashana -- the Jewish New Year -- and the upcoming holidays, in light of warnings of terror attacks. Thousands of additional police, border police and soldiers will be deployed to guard transportation depots, places of entertainment and other public gathering places.

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This is the first in a series of "Life In Perspective" photo comparisons.Check back each day or so for a new one.Home or abroad.....which photo tugs at your heartstrings or angers you the most?They are certainly both disturbing, but the perspective is your own.Well?Kevin Carter’s photo of a vulture waiting for a child to die in Sudan.A Homeless child walking the streets in Dallas, Texas.

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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- The United States has urged Americans to reconsider any travel to Thailand while Britain told its citizens living there to stay in their homes, after the Thai military toppled the country's prime minister in a coup.Japan and Australia advised citizens to be extremely careful in the Thai capital, where tanks surrounded government offices, and to avoid political rallies or

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Madonna received permission to travel into space from the Russian Space Agency in spite of opposition from the parliament, according to mirror.co.uk.Calling the singer by her given name, a spokesman for the Russian Space Agency said that "taking into account her good physical preparedness and financial capabilities, the dream of [Madonna] Louise Ciccone for space flight could be realized in 2009.

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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) _ At least 10 stingrays have been killed since "Crocodile Hunter'' Steve Irwin was fatally injured by one of the fish, an official said Tuesday, prompting a spokesman for the late TV star's animal charity to urge people not take revenge on the animals.Irwin died last week after a stingray barb pierced his chest as he recorded a show off the Great Barrier Reef.Stingray

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On March 9, 2007, the crown jewel of river cruising, the elegant American Queen, makes her debut as the flagship vessel for Majestic America Line. In 2007 the American Queen will cruise the mighty Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, showcasing our nation's rich tapestry of breathtaking natural beauty, distinct regional cultures and vibrant history for an extraordinary American experience guests will

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Q . I have a 16-year-old I'd like to take on a cruise. Can you give me information on ocean liners that accommodate teens?A . With more than a million children sailing each year, your daughter will hardly contract cabin fever -- or teen ennui."Many cruise lines have programs onboard that cater to kids, from toddlers to teens," says Robert Sharak, executive vice president of Cruise Lines

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An interesting video, with a pretty cool soundtrack.....

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washingtonpost.com: SYDNEY -- A saloon-style striptease at an Australian government-sponsored conference on global warming left some scientists and government officials hot and bothered.The show was cut short and organizers issued an apology after some delegates at the Australia and New Zealand Climate Forum's dinner in Canberra walked out during what was intended as a lighthearted break from the

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An amateur bird-watcher has found the first new bird species to be discovered in India in over 50 years, experts say—a vibrant babbler at home in felled forests.No specimen was taken, because "we thought the bird was just too rare for one to be killed," said Ramana Athreya, the bird's discoverer, in a statement.An astronomer by trade, Ramana photographed Bugun liocichlas in the hills of the

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Snakes On A Plane instructional Pre-Flight Safety Video......

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A two minute tour of ancient crypts, cairns, castles, and churches, the tour is set to music from the biggest Gaelic band in Scotland: Run Rig.

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WORLDHOTELS is offering guests the opportunity to discover the cultural heritage of three of Southeast Asia’s most historically interesting destinations by visiting three unique WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection properties in Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore in an exciting new Southeast Asia 'Historic Route' package.The tour starts or finishes with a trip back in time to Singapore’s legendary Goodwood

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2 million people died as a result of genocide on this land, and it is expected that 1.6 million visitors will pony up big money to take a closer look.....The 'genocide trail' covers Tuoi Sieng, Choeing Ek and the latest addition, Anlong Veng, Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot's last stronghold.Pol Pot's shabby grave and a towering stack of his victims’ skulls are drawing a growing number of tourists,

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(Dubai pictured above)Abercrombie & Kent will take you around the globe on a private jet with 48 other travelers to visit nine world wonders.....for a hefty price, of course.The "Nine World Wonders" itinerary is:1. The pyramids of Tikal in Guatemala, which are the remains of an ancient Mayan civilization.2. The giant stone monuments on Easter Island.3. Australia's Sydney Opera House, considered

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The H5N1 strain of bird flu, which has claimed the lives of at least 241 people worldwide, is much more severe than ordinary human flu viruses. Now scientists believe they have discovered why that is the case.The explanation lies in the patient's viral load and the subsequent inflammatory response, say researchers from the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in an article published in Nature

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Looking for Healthy Eating Destinations and Articles?See our special edition HEREMiriam Arond, Child magazine's editor in chief, tells us "With childhood obesity becoming an alarming trend in our country, we felt a survey like this would be helpful and necessary for both parents and children. Child followed a comprehensive and rigorous methodology to find the healthiest, family-friendly

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More crazy video footage to help you with the decision to Fly or go on a Cruise for your next vacation.Passengers aboard the cruise ship Oceanos begin to panic when the ship starts sinking.To make matters worse, the captain and most of the crew have already abandoned ship, leaving them to die.

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A compilation of various plane crashes.This really makes you want to get on board an airline for your next trip, doesn't it?It's got a cool music track as well, but I'll be questioning every dollar of my airfare from here on out!

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A prize-winning bikini competition contestant who claimed to represent Pakistan, sparking some outrage in the Muslim country, says she wanted to project the nation as a modern one.Officials in Pakistan, which does not hold beauty pageants, said Thursday they were investigating how Texas-based Mariyah Moten, 22, entered a "Miss Bikini" pageant in China last month as a Pakistani

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"West Wing" Actress and IMC volunteer, Melissa Fitzgerald, shows us some of International Medical Corps's work in Kitgum, Uganda.

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Overworked Flight Attendant:"In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will be released from the overhead above your seat. After the screaming subsides, please place the oxygen mask around your nose and mouth. If you are traveling with a child or an adult who is acting like a child, place your mask on first before attempting to help put theirs on."

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AUSTRALIA'S $180 million "Where The Bloody Hell Are You?" tourist promotion is part of a dud run for Australia in the world travel market, according to industry players."We need to do something to address it and in a concrete way or, quite seriously, I could be driving trucks in a couple of years," said John Milanese, whose Melbourne-based Mr John Tours takes Japanese tourists down the Great

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HAVANA - U.S. law blocks most travel to communist-led Cuba, but the Caribbean nation will be represented next week at an international travel show in Orlando.A U.S.-based group known as the Travel Industry Committee on Cuba will promote travel and business links with the neighboring island at a convention Sunday through Tuesday, spearheaded by the American Society of Travel Agents, the world's

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I felt compelled to post this after seeing hundreds of viewpoints and supposed experts give their take on the death of Steve Irwin this past week.One particular post from a respectable blog clinched it for me.The Discovery Channel Killed Steve IrwinLet me start out by saying that I follow Calcanis' blog religiously, as it always seems to offer something that matters to me in my daily internet and

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This is the first in a series of "Extreme Travel" destination articles.If you have experienced some rather unusual trips of your own, feel free to share them here with a comment!Travel to Afghanistan contains an inherent amount of risk, and should not be regarded in the same manner as a traditional backpacker's destination. While the security situation in the country was good under the Taliban

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Disturbing tales about cruise vacations are more common than we'd like. Numerous passengers have disappeared from cruise ships, including George Smith IV, whose family is currently suing Royal Caribbean. The Crown Princess tilted sharply on one of its first voyages, injuring dozens of guests, and the Star Princess caught on fire, destroying balconies on several decks. Last year, modern-day

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Don't wait much longer to get a passport if you're planning a winter cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico.Industry watchers such as Mike Driscoll expect delays at passport offices in the weeks leading up to Jan. 8, which is the day new government rules take effect. The rules require all cruisers to carry passports, even on three-day trips.Previously, many itineraries required that the passenger have

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Looking for more Wacky and Weird News?Visit Our FORUM!Georgia corporate pilot Bob Smith has a soaring sideline: helping couples join the infamous "mile-high club." For $299, he'll take a frisky twosome past 5,280 feet in a Piper Cherokee 6 fitted with a mattress. The hour-long flights out of Carrollton, Ga., have lured couples from as far as New York. Smith, 51, shares stories of highflying

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Recent findings from an independent survey by Aberdeen Group, Inc. reveal that 26 percent of respondents plan on adopting an end-to-end travel booking and expense reporting solution within the next two years.The Travel and Entertainment (TandE) Expense Management Report focuses on the challenges companies face in efficiently managing TandE expenses, which, according to Aberdeen, account for

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Tensions in Bolivia remain high as residents of the eastern provinces of Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando and Tarija prepare to launch a 24-hour strike on 8 September 2006. Reports indicate that coca growers, farmers and other supporters of President Evo Morales have stated that they are willing to take up arms against opponents and to defend the current administration. Meanwhile, the armed forces will

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PRIME MINISTER Patrick Manning yesterday said the United States is ignoring the security threats facing the Caribbean region and Trinidad and Tobago may have to consider shifting its LNG exports away from the US to emerging markets in Latin America.Addressing the inaugural British Gas energy luncheon at the Hilton Trinidad, the Prime Minister said TT remains very concerned about regional security

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Foreign embassies are urging citizens not to travel inside Jordan after a deadly shooting spree which injured a New Zealand woman.A Briton was killed and four other tourists were wounded by gunman Nabil Ahmad Jaoura, who was angry at Western support for Israel's military offensives in Lebanon and Gaza.Travellers are being told to increase their security awareness, particularly in areas popular

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ABC News Reports-As the Seabourn Spirit (pictured at left) pulled into the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean today, passengers recounted how the ship's captain outran and outmaneuvered the pirates."There were two boats altogether, and we tried to run one over and took zigzag evasive measures, and then just blasted out to sea to outrun these guys," said Ray Albers, a passenger onboard the luxury

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If you equate education with intelligence, then the smartest city in the United States is Seattle - 52.7 percent of its residents age 25 or older have completed a bachelor's degree or higher.Seattle's also been ranked as the most literate city in the United States by Central Connecticut State University, beating out Minneapolis, Washington and Atlanta. That rating was based on such things as the

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Australia is a country of amazing diversity and awe- inspiring beauty. From grand cities to ancient coral reefs, there is no end of star attractions in the land of Oz and the best way to see them is to book yourself on an Australia cruise.Sydney and its world famous harbor is a good starting point for an Australia cruise, although it is of course possible to start at other Australian ports, and

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Irwin's manager John Stainton said Irwin was being videotaped diving on a reef off Australia's northeast coast for a television show.He told Australia's Network 10 that Irwin managed to pull the barb out of his chest but said it was too late, as the poison had already entered his body.Irwin then went into cardiac arrest, news reports said.Stainton described the footage of his friend dying as "

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Khalid Hassen, who had shot dead more than 17 000 African crocodiles in a hunting career, which had spanned over four decades, said: "I'm very upset to hear about it. I know that he led a dangerous life, but it just doesn't seem right that a fish should kill him... It is an unfitting death for him."I'm a hunter, I'm a killer"Hassen, a successful Malawian businessman, had probably killed more

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The majestic coral structures that make up the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef extend over 2,500 kilometres. It has the most diverse animal and plant ecosystems on earth.Watch A Video Here

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An Eagle Ray filmed in the south-east of south Australia.

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Chasing a large (6ft across) Bull Ray in the south-east of South Australia.

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Stingray City at Grand Cayman Island is known as the world's best 12 foot dive where scuba divers get to feed friendly stingrays.

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Encounter a school of some 20 black blotched stingrays (Taeniura meyeni) at Burma's Black Rock.

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2 Stingrays fighting over a tasty catfish!

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The U.S. State Department issued the following Travel Warning with regard to the continued threat of terrorism in Sudan, which reads in part: "This Travel Warning for Sudan reminds U.S. citizens of the continued threat of terrorism in Sudan and stresses the importance of obtaining proper travel documents before attempting entry into any part of the country. This supersedes the Travel Warning

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View Videos of Stingrays HERELooking for Wildlife Discussions? Visit Our Wildlife Forums and Register to join in the discussions today!Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and conservationist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday by a stingray while filming off the Great Barrier Reef. He was 44. News ArticlesSTAY TUNED on our Big City Travels Homepage for

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A study conducted by Men's Health magazine has found that Orlando, Fla., ranks No. 1 on a list of the angriest cities in the nation. "Orlando has never been a strategic military target, and yet the folks there are furious," the magazine said.The magazine looked at the percentage of men with high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and FBI rates for

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As the label above indicates, this is the "Your Voice" category of the Travel Gossip blog.Comment here by telling us 5 things that really, really irk you about Europe- especially if it is Travel related. Have fun with it!

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As the label above indicates, this is the "Your Voice" category of the Travel Gossip blog.Comment here by telling us 5 things that really, really makes one fall in love with Europe- especially if it is Travel related. Have fun with it!

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Please take a moment to respond to the Poll in the right column.We're interested in knowing how safe you feel when you travel.After taking the Poll, be sure to click on the "Map" feature to see where others are from, and how they voted.We might be surprised at the results.As well, we'd like to hear your stories and comments regarding this- so let's have them! ; )

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Interested in posh hotels, locations, cruises and the like?Check out this Luxury Travel Blog I happened upon today.As this is our first posting in the "Travel Links" category, you can help us out by commenting with some of your favorite travel blogs!

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SIGNIFICANT DATES1 SeptemberEritrea: Anniversary of the Start of the Armed StruggleFrance: The Fête d'Automne, a major arts and film festival, opens in Paris and continues until December.Libya: National Day (Commemorates the 1969 overthrow of King Idris I, which led to the establishment of a republic.)Mexico: State of the nation address by outgoing President Vicente Fox (Protesters in Mexico City

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Hurricane John continues to move toward the Baja Peninsula on 1 September 2006. According to meteorologists at Wilkens Weather Technologies, John has strengthened to a Category 3 storm. At 0800 UTC, it was located at 21.8°N, 108.8°W, which is approximately 100 mi/161 km southeast of Baja. The storm is moving northwest at 10 mph/8.6 kt and has winds of 115 mph/100 kt. John is expected to bring

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Holiday travel. Business trip. Honeymoon. Family vacation. No matter where you’re going, air travel is an essential part of your trip. The TSA says they are dedicated to getting you there.Not without making relatively certain you are not doing anything deemed to be sketchy in today's fragile travel environment, however.Here are some handy links to better serve your holiday travel needs:Air Travel

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PART 1 of a SeriesAt first glance, one would immediately think Iraq, Israel, West Bank, Iran, etc....When you stop to think about it, however- there are many places on Earth that the uninitiated would probably never think of as being quite dangerous to exist in or travel to. By browsing this site you'll see that every single day brings some horrific and startling news of bombings, social unrest

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As many as 22 bombs exploded near simultaneously inside of commercial banks in the southern province of Yala at approximately 1130 local time on 31 August 2006. The bombs, many of which were detonated remotely via mobile phone, were hidden inside of garbage cans, newspaper stands, women's handbags, books and folders. Others were placed in ATM booths or near customer seating areas. The attacks

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Fodor's editors are, as you might expect, a well-traveled lot, and they've picked their favorite end-of-summer parties from coast to coast -- from small-town affairs to big city blowouts!CLICK HERE!

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The Drive is a driving tour through the most devastated neighborhoods in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. This is the trailer to The Drive: Lakeview. It provides a sample of what's included in the entire segment that's currently in post-production. The Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans was not devastated by hurricane force winds so much as by the flooding caused by the breached 17th

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Labor Day travel is expected to increase this year, if only slightly, and some of that end-of-summer wanderlust can be attributed to gas prices that have fallen of late.That's the assessment of AAA Mid-Atlantic, the nation's fifth largest auto club, which says 452,000 residents in the region will take car trips of 50 miles or more over the holiday weekend.They will hit the roads a week after gas

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Cool Stuff! See live inbound traffic for a number of US-based airports, live and in 3D using Google Earth. I've only just begun to browse the site, and so far it looks rather useful.Anyone know of similar such online tools?Leave a comment!FLIGHT TRACKER

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Reports indicate that renewed gang-related violence flared in Sao Paulo over overnight on 29 - 30 August 2006. Most attacks were directed against financial institutions located in upscale neighborhoods of the city of Sao Paulo. Attacks targeting private vehicles and at least one police station and a police vehicle also occurred in the interior of the state. Following the attacks, the police force

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Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to take part in an anti-crime march on 30 August 2006 at Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. Juan Carlos Blumberg, who is the father of a kidnap-for-ransom victim killed in 2004, is organizing the march. In the past, Blumberg has organized demonstrations that have drawn thousands of protesters. In 2005, he managed to introduce modifications in the

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On 27 August 2006, protesters mobbed the vehicle of U.S. diplomat Jendayi Frazer as she arrived in Khartoum. Protesters surrounded the convoy, carrying signs stating, "Go back home" and "We need peace." Frazer met with government officials in an attempt to convince the Sudanese to accept a possible U.N. force to assist the African Union in Darfur. However, Sudan is ignoring pressure from the

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Emerging reports indicate that an explosion occurred in the Turkish resort of Antalya on 28 August 2006, killing one person and injuring five others. No further information about the incident has been released. On 27 August, three simultaneous explosions injured more than 20 people in the southwestern coastal resort town of Marmaris. The explosions in the Bagcilar district injured 10 British

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On assignment for National Geographic magazine in Africa, U.S. journalist Paul Salopek was charged with espionage and other crimes today by a Sudanese court—charges that could land him in prison for years.The Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent had been reporting on the Sahel—the semi-arid southern fringe of the Sahara that stretches nearly the width of Africa. Three weeks ago Sudanese forces in

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Life in northern Uganda implies living within what essentially amounts to genocide. Since 1987, the Lords Resistance Army has been engaging in activities to overthrow the Ugandan government, with innocent civilians bearing the brunt of their brutal tactics, often via the forced kidnapping and recruitment of child soldiers. The Video piece below documents how one organization, Canadian Physicians

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Media reports issued on 25 August 2006 continue to draw speculation to the events surrounding the alleged plot to assassinate caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra near his residence in Bangkok on 24 August. Reports clarify that the car that police officers seized near the Bang Phlat overpass contained TNT, C-4 explosives, fertilizer, detonating cords, fuses and a remote control set. The

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Lebanon is perhaps the most beautiful and diverse nation in the Middle East. From its mountains, to its beaches, this gorgeous nation has something to offer for everyone.Unfortunately, it also harbors terrorism in Hezzbollah. The video below include pictures of Byblos, Lak Louk, Baalbek, The Cedars and Beirut. Music featured on the video are by famous Lebanese artists Nancy Ajram, Nawal Al

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Check out the famous "lost" city of Petra, where ancient buildings are carved into the rose-red sandstone. Very cool video!

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The 78-kilometer road between Sukma and Konta is nearly deserted. Scores of villages, once bustling with tribal life, are now vacant. Across the rough orange and green terrain of the nearby forests, hundreds of other villages similarly have been abandoned. Tens of thousands of tribal people are simply gone.This is not war-torn Afghanistan or Sudan. This is central India, where super sleek call

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Venezuelan troops seized several bags belonging to the U.S. Embassy at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SVMI/CCS) in Caracas on 24 August 2006. Reports indicate that the embassy had notified Venezuelan officials about the bags, but that more than the number reported had arrived on the aircraft, prompting the confiscations. The bags were taken from four U.S. Embassy vehicles parked outside of

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The U.S. State Department provides different levels of international travel information to citizens. Find them at www.travel.state.gov.Travel Warnings: These are issued when Americans are urged to avoid travel to a particular country or region. Currently on the list are:Afghanistan, Algeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo,

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