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Terror at Saudi Arabian Airport: An Iran Connection?
Yesterday's terror attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia is seen as an escalation adding now to the significant escalation in western activities against Iran after todays earlier attack ... Read More
Nearly 100 people killed in Mali’s Sunday massacre
An overnight attack on Sunday targeting an ethnic Dogon village in Mali left 95 people dead, local mayor Moulaye Guindo told Reuters. “Armed men, apparently Fulanis, fired at the population ... Read More
Police: 11 people killed, 6 wounded, suspect shot dead in Virginia Beach bloodbath
Eleven people have been killed and six more injured, including a police officer, at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The suspect, identified as a disgruntled city employee, was ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More
Bugoma Forest must remain, says Uganda’s President, but conservationists not celebrating just yet
Following a sustained campaign over a court ruling to lease Bugoma Forest to Hoima Sugar Works last month, Uganda President Museveni has pronounced that Bugoma Forest must remain. This follows ... Read More
Is Zimbabwe planning to kidnap former Tourism Minister Mzembi in South Africa?
Travel and Tourism in Zimbabwe are on a path of urgently needed recovery, and the country is considered by most travelers as desirable and safe. However, there is a dark ... Read More
North Korea fires another missile today
The South Korean military reported that North Korea has fired another missile today, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 9:06 am, from a location near Wonsan, a coastal town east of ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
The renowned Hotel del Coronado is a grand example of elegant Victorian architecture providing one of the most beautiful and popular beach resorts in the United States. The Del was ... Read More
Melbourne Gay Night Club shooting kills one, injures three
Melbourne and locals alike find Love Machine nightclub in Prahran to be a popular part of Melbourne R&B and house music over 3 floors. This flashy gay and mixed nightclub ... Read More
NY Visit: Creative approaches to traditional spaces
Architectural Digest Home Design Show Delivers 40,000 people (approximately) attended the AD Home Design Show earlier this month. Architects, interior designers, retailers and wholesalers, students and journalists, artists and gallery ... Read More
Mass Panic during Disneyland Paris “Terror Attack” Today
It was a busy and exciting weekend for Disneyland in Paris, France. Terror, shots, and a mass panic was on the list of uncalled adventures today. Disneyland Paris, originally Euro ... Read More
Double Deadly Terror Attack in New Zealand: “There is blood everywhere”
"I'm still in shock at the news coming from Christchurch today. To any Muslims, both in New Zealand and around the world I am sorry. This sick psychopath does not ... Read More
Armed man attempts to hijack Dubai-bound plane, opens fire on board
Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane bound for Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing in Chittagong, Bangladesh after a hijacking attempt, the airline operator has confirmed. The suspect was apprehended ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect ... Read More
Hilton has to pay $21 million for civil rights violation, but remains a welcoming place
Towering over Brickell Avenue, Conrad Miami offers the ultimate in luxury accommodations, a serene rooftop pool, sprawling vistas of the bay, and easy access to elegant entertainment and dining. This ... Read More
Nairobi Dusit2 terror attack: 21 dead, 700 rescued and many heroes
700 people could have died in the attack in Nairobi but didn't because of security measures in place and the immediate and effective response of authorities. Thanks to steel doors ... Read More
Southern California shooting kills 3 in Gable House Bowl in Torrance
Torrance Police in LA County, California says three people were killed and four people were injured in a shooting late Friday night at Gablehouse, a bowling alley in Torrance, California. ... Read More
Terror shooting in Strasbourg: 2 dead near popular tourist Christmas Market
A gunman is reportedly on the run in Strasbourg after shooting two people dead and injuring at least 11 others in a terrorist attack near the city’s celebrated Christmas market. Read More
6 killed, 120 injured in Italian nightclub stampede
Six people were killed and 120 clubgoers injured in a stampede at a packed nightclub in Italy. Witnesses say the panic that triggered the stampede during a rap concert, was ... Read More
Young Balule Elephant shot 13 times before horrified visitors
Just as the furore about the trophy hunting of the pride male named Skye began abating, another incident has highlighted the ethics of hunting in the Associated Private Nature Reserves ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
Zimbabwe: A genocide in progress? Should Tourists Leave?
Foreign tourist should leave Zimbabwe. After a violent crackdown Tuesday night, a scary calm is returning to portions of Zimbabwe This may not be a constant situation. "Zimbabwe is open for ... Read More
100th commemoration of the SMS Cormoran at sea now online
On April 7, 2017, Guam commemorated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the German vessel SMS Cormoran II, the same day the United States entered World War I and ... Read More
Guam remembers the SMS Cormoran II at Sea
Guam has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II, a historic ship where the first shot fired by the US took place in World War ... Read More
Author of “Flight of the Cormoran” finds love of the open sea
A civilian employee of the Navy, Herbert Ward first came to Guam in 1953. Read More
Herbert T. Ward finds his passion aboard the Cormoran
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The ship has a unique story that ... Read More
Guam to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. Read More
Air Zimbabwe: Striking pilots should consider themselves fired
Air Zimbabwe says striking pilots who defied a 24-hour deadline to return to work should consider themselves fired. Read More
Air India strike is over – $2.6 million lost, 17 fired, 15 suspended
Air India flights staggered back to normal Thursday, after a two-day strike that left 30,000 passengers stranded. Read More
AA worker fired for responding to customer’s complaint
The worker, known only as “Mr X”, was responding to a blog post from a disgruntled customer, Dustin Curtis. Read More
Jefferson city fires tourism director
The City Council of Jefferson, Texas fired Juanita Chitwood, the city's director of tourism development. Her termination was effective immediately. Read More
Indian airline sacks overweight stewardesses: report
NEW DELHI — India's state-run carrier Air India has dismissed 10 women flight attendants who were grounded last year for being overweight, a report said Monday. Read More
Governor wants Hawaii tourism chief fired for racist e-mails
Governor Linda Lingle called for the resignation of Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO Rex Johnson yesterday, following news that he had e-mailed racist and sexist jokes using his state computer. Read More