Tag: shot
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
Is this Hard Rock Hotel Cafe slowly poisoning guests?
It may not be safe to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Punta Cana. "We are too busy to respond," a spokesperson of the Zimmerman Agency, a PR agency ... Read More
Princess Cruises photo contest results
From more than 13,000 images submitted by the public in the "Sea to Sky Princess Photo Contest," Princess Cruises today announced the grand-prize consumer winner and shared the images that embody discovery ... Read More
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Shavuot from Mexicali
It is a cool 98 degrees today. For this part of the desert this is cool and it reminds us of Shavuot of the miseries of our forty years in Sinai. ... Read More
Four people killed, two wounded in Australia hotel shooting
At least four people were killed and one injured in the hotel attack in the city of Darwin in northern Australia. The attack took place at five different locations across ... 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
Are some cops in Brazil killers? Deadly massacre leave 11 dead in Wanda’s bar
Parts of Brazil are dangerous to visit, among them Belem the capital city of the State of Para. Despite other reports, Vanda's Bar in Para, Brazil was not a place ... Read More
FAA warns airlines of “miscalculation or misidentification” risk over Persian Gulf
In a chilling reminder of the downing of Iran Air flight 655 by a US missile, an FAA notice said civilian aircraft flying over the Persian Gulf and the Gulf ... Read More
Statutory consultation on Heathrow Airport expansion
London Heathrow has announced that its statutory 12 and a half-week consultation on its expansion plans will launch on the 18th of June. This step is the latest delivery milestone for ... Read More
Hotel Gwadar clearance operation completed: All terrorists killed
Pakistan Security Forces have completed the clearance operation at the luxury Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel Gwadar. All three terrorists have been killed. The terrorists’ bodies are being held for identification, ... Read More
Notre Dame cathedral inferno: Paris iconic tourist attraction on fire
Smoke and fire is seen leaping from the top of Notre Dame, the iconic Paris cathedral. Videos shot by people show the blaze engulfing the spire between its bell towers. ... Read More
Sharjah Ruler Opens Historic Dh 6-Billion Khorfakkan Highway
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of ... 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
Shot on Oahu: Visitors Aloha Society of Hawaii helps tourist to return to California
A Hawaii Vacation was cut short for a 34-year-old visitor from California. She was visiting Oahu's Northshore and was shot while driving on Kamehameha Highway at Kamananui Road close to ... Read More
Young elephant shot 13 times: Tourists watched in horror
Balule Associated Nature Reserve has justified the killing of a young elephant bull in front of tourists as an 'act of self-defense', backtracking on an original announcement condemning the act ... Read More
10 people killed, dozens wounded in school shooting in Sao Paulo, Brazil
At least 10 people were killed in a school shooting in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, law enforcement has confirmed. The suspects are believed to be two teenagers, who shot themselves ... Read More
The Bachelor travels to Portugal
Visit Portugal and Visit Algarve are host destinations in the next episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. The episode will feature the breathtaking scenery of Portugal including visuals of the iconic ... Read More
Shocking statement by Southwest Airlines Pilots Association: A to B safely or not at all
Today, Captain Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, issued a communication to the nearly 10,000 pilots represented by the association. In his communication, he provided additional context and ... 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
How Bob Marley is still a top tourism driver to Jamaica
In today’s hectic times, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ new “Easy Skanking” video serves as a carefree reminder to celebrate the ongoing global legacy that is and forever will be ... Read More
Princess Cruises launches its first advertising campaign for Asia
Princess Cruises has launched its first international advertising campaign developed and produced specifically for Asian markets, titled "Princessa." It showcases the most popular worldwide cruise destinations offered by Princess Cruises ... Read More
Trump Kim Summit 2019 may open North Korean tourist site after South Korean visitor was shot to death
The success of the Kim-Trump summit scheduled to be held later this month in Hanoi, Vietnam could open up the possibility of South Korea resuming tours to North Korea's Geumgangsan ... Read More
German parliament discuss the future of Selous – largest wildlife park in Africa
The Germany parliament, the Bundestag, has raised concerns over the future of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest wildlife park in Africa, now facing a critical challenge to its survival ... Read More
German parliament discuss the future of Selous, the largest wildlife park in Africa
The Germany parliament, the Bundestag, has raised concerns over the future of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest wildlife park in Africa, now facing a critical challenge to its survival ... Read More
Russia: Passengers or not, ‘disaster-threatening’ aircraft will be shot down
The Russian defense ministry wants to confirm its authority to shoot down planes that violate the country’s airspace and threaten a major disaster or loss of life, including hijacked airliners. ... 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
Chinese Celebrity Xu Haiqiao brought diversity of Seychelles to Chinese audiences via social media
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) office in China collaborated with famous reality show actor, Mr. Xu Haiqiao. Read More
Late President Bush lived the Aloha Spirit: A Testimonial by a Democratic Party Activist from Hawaii
Marsha Rose Joyner is the host for ThinkTeck Hawaii and a Hawaiian political activist for many years. She remembers when electors met in their respective state capitols on December 19, 1988 to ... 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
Guam Tourism controlled by United Airlines and Kim Jong-un
Yesterday, I traveled on a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to Guam. The plane was almost empty, perhaps 15 passengers on board. Looking at reservation load and seat maps on ... 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