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We at Sunburst International Risk Management are dedicated to being your trusted source for global risk assessment and mitigation consulting and training services. Whether you travel for business, leisure, adventure, or study, the best way to ensure an enjoyable, productive, and safe trip is to be aware of what types of problems you may encounter, take steps to prevent problems before they happen, and be prepared to deal with problems if they do occur. We focus on the things that we believe matter most to our clients - helping them learn how to reduce the uncertainties of international travel and providing them with global protection and peace of mind. We are committed to delivering individualized services, risk assessment expertise, and carefully considered advice to our clients.
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BROCHURE, RATES and APPLICATION

Liaison Traveler
International Insurance Coverage for Emergency Medical Evacuation,
Return of Mortal Remains, Political Evacuation and
The Frequent Traveler & Unlimited Number of Trips.
Perfect for Supplemental International Coverage. Up to $500,000 AD&D.


Liaison
SM  Traveler is Underwritten by The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania,
a member of the AIG group of companies and rated
A++ "Superior" by AM Best.

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EVACUATION, REPATRIATION AND OTHER BENEFITS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER

Up to 12 months of coverage for emergencies requiring:

  • Medical Evacuation
  • Return of Minor Children to Home Country
  • Political Evacuation
  • Repatriation
  • Trip Interruption

WHY YOU NEED INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE?
Each year, millions of people travel internationally throughout the world. While many of them may have medical coverage when traveling outside their Home Country, few will have the proper coverage for an emergency medical evacuation or personal liability. Liaison Traveler is designed to offer emergency medical evacuation, repatriation of mortal remains, accidental death and dismemberment, and other incidental coverage and services for persons traveling outside their Home Country.

This brochure is a brief description of Liaison Traveler. A complete description is contained in the Program Summary, which will be mailed to you together with your ID Card after SRI receives your completed application and correct premium.

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ELIGIBILITY
Liaison Traveler provides coverage for persons traveling outside their Home Country. If you will be traveling outside of your Home Country, the program will provide coverage for you, your spouse, and your unmarried dependent children (over 14 days and under 19 years of age, or under 25 years of age if they are attending an accredited institution of higher learning on a full-time basis and wholly dependent upon the Insured for support and maintenance.)

Home Country (or Country of Residence) is defined as - The country where an eligible person(s) has his/her true, fixed and permanent home and principal establishment, and to which he/she has the intention of returning.

PERIOD OF COVERAGE
There are three coverage period options for Liaison Traveler, a three-month, a six-month, and a twelve-month coverage period. During the coverage period, the insured persons will be covered anytime they are outside their Home Country or Country of Residence (unlimited number of trips).

Effective Date - Your coverage will begin on the latest of the following:

  1. The date your Application and premium are received and accepted by the administrator; or
  2. The date you request on the Application.

Expiration Date - Your coverage will end either Three, Six or Twelve months after the Effective Date (depending upon the coverage period chosen). If you choose, coverage can be easily rewritten.

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globe3.gif (350 bytes)PLAN OPTIONS:

1) Standard Program
This is the base program offered to international and frequent travelers. Maximums listed are per policy period. Upgrade Options are available and described below.

Standard Benefits
Emergency Medical Evacuation $250,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains $20,000
Emergency Reunion $20,000
Return of Minor Child $5,000
AD&D $100,000
Political Evacuation & Repatriation $10,000
Trip Interruption $5,000
Lost Baggage $250
International Assistance Services Included
Standard Upgrade Options

Increase AD&D

Up to $1,000,000
Medical Coverage Option

Medical Coverage

Up to $25,000
 

Liaison Traveler Premiums

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Type

3 Months 6 Months

12 Months

Single $78 $98 $173
Couple $104 $131 $231
Family $130 $162 $289

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Add AD&D - Valid only for Primary Insured
Liaison Traveler has two different programs that can be purchased together or separately (the Standard Upgrade Options must be purchased along with the Standard Program) to address the various needs of the international traveler.

Increase to: 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
$200,000 $21 $26 $33
$300,000 $42 $53 $66
$400,000 $64 $79 $99
$500,000 $85 $106 $132
$1,000,000 $190 $236 $297

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Type 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
Single $35 $40 $50
Couple $53 $60 $75
Family $70 $80 $100

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globe3.gif (1126 bytes)DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Emergency Medical Evacuation Expenses *
If you or any covered dependents become sick or injured during the period of coverage and it has been determined that an Emergency Medical Evacuation is required to either the nearest medical facility, where appropriate medical treatment can be obtained, or to your Home Country, all eligible expenses incurred are covered up to $250,000. An Emergency Medical Evacuation must be recommended by a legally licensed physician who certifies that the severity of the Injury or Sickness necessitates such Emergency Medical Evacuation, and agreed to by you or your representative.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Repatriation of Mortal Remains Expenses *
If Injury or Sickness commencing during the Period of Coverage results in death, all reasonable expenses incurred for preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country are covered up to a maximum of $20,000.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Emergency Reunion *
In the event of a recommended Emergency Medical Evacuation due to a covered injury or illness, where the physician feels that it would be beneficial to have a family member at your side during transport, you will be reimbursed for travel and lodging expenses incurred by that relative up to $10,000 (Additional details in Program Summary).

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Return of Minor Child(ren) *
Should the Insured Person be traveling alone with a Minor Child(ren) and is hospitalized because of a covered Illness or Injury and the Minor Child(ren) under the age of 18 are left unattended, Liaison Traveler will arrange and pay for one way economy fares less the value of applied credit from any unused travel tickets per person to their Home Country, not to exceed the maximum benefit of $5,000. (Additional information is contained in Program Summary).

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
The program includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for each Insured Person, Insured Spouse and Dependent Child. If an Injury occurs during your Period of Coverage and results in one of the following losses within 365 days after an accident, the program will pay for loss as follows: (Additional information in Program Summary)

  Insured Spouse

Each Child

Loss of Life 100% of Principal Sum $25,000 $5,000
Loss of two members 100% of Principal Sum $25,000 $5,000
Loss of one member 50% of Principal Sum $12,500 $2,500
Loss of speech and hearing 100% of Principal Sum $25,000 $5,000
Loss of speech or hearing 50% of Principal Sum $12,500 $2,500
Quadriplegia 100% of Principal Sum $25,000 $5,000
Paraplegia 50% of Principal Sum $12,500 $2,500
Hemiplegia 25% of Principal Sum $6,250 $1,250


arrow.gif (61 bytes) Political Evacuation and Repatriation *
If due to political or military events in a host country, a formal recommendation from the appropriate authorities is issued for the insured to leave the host country or the insured is expelled or declared persona non-grata by the host country, all reasonable expenses incurred for transportation to the nearest place of safety or for repatriation to the insured's home country or country of residence are covered up to a maximum of $10,000. Evacuation must occur within 10 days of any such event. Coverage will apply to the most appropriate and economical means consistent under the circumstances with your health & safety. Evacuation costs will be paid once per insured per occurrence. In the event this benefit is needed, arrangements must be made by the assistance services provider.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Trip Interruption
Liaison Traveler will pay benefits if an Insured is unable to continue the Trip due to: a) death, occurring prior to the return to the Insured's Home Country, of the Insured's Immediate Family Member, b) serious damage to the Insured's principal residence from fire, flood or similar natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, hurricane, etc.). Liaison Traveler will reimburse the Insured for the cost of travel, less the value of applied credit from an unused return travel ticket, to return home to their area of principal residence. This benefit is limited to the cost of one-way economy airfare or ground transportation and is subject to a Policy Period maximum of $5,000. Additional information in the Program Summary.

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Liaison Traveler will pay benefits if an Insured's Checked Baggage is lost due to theft or misdirection by a Common Carrier while the Insured is a ticketed passenger on the Common Carrier during the Trip. Liaison Traveler will reimburse the Insured, up to the Policy Period maximum of $250 for the cost of replacement of the baggage and its contents. All claims must be verified by the Common Carrier. There is a maximum per article limit of $50. (This is an excess benefit. Additional information in the Program Summary).

* NOTE: In the event of Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation of Mortal Remains, Emergency Reunion, Political Evacuation and Repatriation or Return of Minor Child(ren) benefit is needed, arrangements must be made by the Assistance Company. Complete details about required notification of the Assistance Company are contained in the Program Summary.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) POLICY PROVISIONS

1. Notice of Claim:  Written notice of claim must be given to the Company within twenty (20) days after the occurrence or commencement of any loss covered by the Policy, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible.  Notice given by or on behalf of the claimant to the Administrative Offices of the Company, or as to any authorized agent of the Company, with information sufficient to identify the Insured Person shall be deemed notice to the Company.

2. Claim Forms:  The Company, upon receipt of a notice of claim, will furnish to the claimant such forms as are usually furnished by it for filing proof of loss.  If such forms are not furnished within fifteen (15) days after the giving of such notice the claimant shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of the Policy as to proof of loss upon submitting, within the time fixed in the Policy for filing proofs of loss, written proof covering the occurrence, the character and the extent of loss for which claim is made.

3. Proof of Loss:  Written proof of loss must be furnished to the Company at its said office in case of claim for loss for which this Policy provides any periodic payment contingent upon continuing loss within ninety (90) days after the termination of the period for which the Company is liable and in case of claim for any other loss within ninety (90) days after the date of such loss.  Failure to furnish such proof within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any claim if it was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time, provided such proof is furnished as soon as reasonably possible.

4. Time of Payment of Claims:  Indemnities payable under the Policy for any loss other than loss for which the Policy provides any periodic payment will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof of such loss. Subject to due written proof of loss, all accrued indemnities for which the Policy provides periodic payment will be paid at the expiration of each four (4) weeks during the continuance of the period for which the Company is liable, and any balance remaining unpaid upon the termination of liability will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof.

5. Payment of Claim:  Indemnity for loss of life will be payable in accordance with the beneficiary designation and the provisions respecting such payment which may be prescribed herein and effective at the time of payment.  If no such designation or provision is then effective, such indemnity shall be payable to the estate of the Insured Person.  Any other accrued indemnities unpaid at the Insured Person's death may, at the option of the Company, be paid either to such beneficiary or to such estate.  All other indemnities will be payable to the Insured Person.

If any indemnity of the Policy shall be payable to the estate of an Insured Person, or to an Insured Person who is a minor or otherwise not competent to give a valid release, the Company may pay such indemnity, up to an amount not exceeding $1,000, to any relative by blood or connection by marriage of the Insured Person who is deemed by the Company to be equitably entitled thereto.  Any payment made by the Company in good faith pursuant to this provision shall fully discharge the Company to the extent of such payment.

Subject to any written direction of the Insured Person all or a portion of any indemnities provided by this Policy on account of Hospital, nursing, medical or surgical service may, at the Company's option and unless the Insured Person requests otherwise in writing not later than the time for filing proof of such loss, be paid directly to the Hospital or person rendering such services, but it is not required that the service be rendered by a particular Hospital or person.

6. Physical Examination and Autopsy:  The Company at its own expenses shall have the right and opportunity to examine the person of any individual whose Injury or Illness is the basis of claim when and as often as it may reasonably require during the pendency of a claim hereunder and to make an autopsy in case of death, where it is not forbidden by law.

7. Legal Actions:  No actions of law or in equity shall be brought to recover under the Policy prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days after written proof of loss has been furnished in accordance with requirements of this Policy. No such action shall be brought after expiration of three (3) years after that time written proof of loss is required to be furnished.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) ASSISTANCE SERVICES
The travel assistance benefits described below are provided by Seven Corners Assist who are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with multilingual representatives.

Pre-Trip Assistance Telephone information about passports, visas; Telephone information about health hazards in remote areas; Telephone information about inoculations; Help in arranging special medical treatment facilities needed while traveling.

Medical Assistance While Traveling   24-Hour telephone contact for travel medical emergencies help in locating medical care; Arranging telephone conferences between your attending and home physicians; Arranging second medical opinions in hospital cases; Relaying emergency messages to family and employer during medical emergencies; Guarantee or payment of medical bills using your available financial resources; 24-Hour ticketing service to arrange family visits; Arranging Emergency Medical Evacuation from medically underserved areas;  Arranging evacuation for catastrophic claims;  Arranging medical transportation home after treatment;  Arranging escorts and transportation for unaccompanied children;  Arranging transfer of medical records;  Arranging Repatriation of Remains for deceased travelers;  Notify your health insurer of a claim.

Emergency Cash Transfer Arranging for transfer of funds.

Legal Assistance While Traveling 24-Hour telephone contact for travel legal emergencies; Help in locating a consulate officer or attorney; Guarantee or payment of legal bills using your available financial resources; Relaying emergency messages between family, employer and attorneys.

General Travel Assistance 24-Hour telephone contact for baggage and other travel problems; Advice on handling losses and delays; Follow-up contact with airlines regarding baggage; Help with lost passports, ticket and documents; Guarantee or payment of emergency expenses using your available financial resources; Arranging shipments of forgotten, lost or stolen items; Relaying emergency messages.

Upon enrollment into Liaison Traveler, you are eligible to use any of the assistance services listed in the Program Summary provided by the Assistance Company.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) EXCLUSIONS:
For Accidental Death and Dismemberment,
Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation of Mortal Remains, Emergency Reunion, Return of Dependent Child, this insurance does not cover:
1. Suicide or attempt thereof by the Insured Person while sane or self destruction or any attempt thereof by the Insured Person while insane;
2. Disease of any kind; bacterial infections except pyogenic infection which shall occur through an accidental cut or wound; hernia of any kind; (Only applicable for Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
3. Injury sustained while the Insured Person is riding as a pilot, student pilot, operator or crew member, in or on, boarding or alighting, from any type of aircraft; as a passenger in any aircraft (a) not having a current and valid airworthy certificate and (b) not piloted by a person who holds a valid and current certificate of competency for piloting such aircraft;
4. Declared or undeclared war or any act thereof; service in the military, naval or air service of any country;
5. Flying in any aircraft being used for or in connection with acrobatic or stunt flying, racing or endurance tests; rocket-propelled aircraft; crop dusting or seeding or spraying, fire fighting, exploration, pipe or power line inspection, any form of hunting or herding, aerial photography, banner towing or any experimental purpose; engaged in any flight which requires a special permit or waiver from the authority having jurisdiction over civil aviation, even though granted.

For Political Evacuation and Repatriation, this insurance does not cover: 1) Losses recoverable under any other insurance or through an employer; 2) Losses arising from or attributable to a) dishonest or criminal acts committed or attempted by the insured, b) alleged violation of the laws of the host country, unless the company determines such allegations to be fraudulent, or c) failure to maintain required documents or visas; 3) Losses attributable to a ) debt, insolvency, commercial failure, or the repossession of any property, b) insured's non-compliance with a contract or license or c) implementation of legally contributed exchange rates; 4) Losses due to liability assured by the insured under any contract.

For Trip Interruption, this insurance does not cover: 1) war or any act of war, whether declared or not; participation in a felony, riot or insurrection; 2) participation in contests of speed; a Pre-existing Condition existing prior to the Insured's departure from their Home Country that has the likelihood of causing death to any immediate family member.

For Lost Baggage, this insurance does not cover: animals; automobiles or automobile equipment; boats; motors; motorcycles; other conveyances or their appurtenances (except bicycles while checked as baggage with a Common Carrier); household furniture; eye glasses or contact lenses; artificial teeth or dental bridges; hearing aids; prosthetic limbs; musical instruments; money or securities; tickets or documents; or sporting equipment if loss or damage results from the use thereof.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Refund of Premium
Refund of premium (minus the Admin Fee) shall be considered only if written request is received by the Plan Administrator prior to the Effective Date of Coverage. After the Effective Date of Coverage, the premium is considered fully earned and non-refundable.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) What You Will Receive
Upon successful enrollment in Liaison Traveler, you will receive an information packet from SRI. This packet will include your ID Card and Program Summary. The Program Summary describes all the benefits of Liaison Traveler in complete detail. In addition, the Program Summary tells you the procedure for submitting claims.

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Liaison Traveler is underwritten by The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, a member company of the American International Group of Companies (AIG) and is rated A++ "Superior" by the A.M. Best Company.

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  INTERNATIONAL SECURITY NEWS BRIEFS:
Please note that we at Sunburst International Risk Management provides the International Security News Briefs as a value-added service to our international clients and visitors of this website. Our International Security News Briefs are updated frequently, in order to provide you with current and reliable news and events as quickly as we can. We have no control over the content of external websites, and links to various external news sources may become inactive at any time. We suggest that you bookmark our website and return frequently to check the current global news posted on our website.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile February 27, 2010
A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 122 people, though the toll is expected to rise. The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas, including the capital where a chemical plant caught fire. President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in affected areas and appealed for calm.

Olympic security doesn't stop at Canadian border February 10, 2010
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A few days before the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Winter Gamesin Vancouver, the doors to a nondescript warehouse will open here without fanfare.

Tourists still stranded at Machu Picchu January 28, 2010
Clayton Fredrik is standing in the distant shadow of the Incan ruins in Machu Picchu, battling boredom and helping locals repair flood-damaged roads. One of many foreign tourists stranded in the town at the base of the fabled Peruvian site since the beginning of the week, the 24-year-old Dutch man from Amsterdam has been twiddling the time away before a helicopter flies him off -- hopefully in a day or two.

Security fears in quake-hit Haiti January 16, 2010
Security concerns rise in Haiti's capital as distribution problems continue to hamper the supply of aid to desperate quake survivors. Days after the quake devastated Port-au-Prince, killing tens of thousands, there are some reports of gangs preying on residents and looting. Officials say thousands of prisoners are unaccounted for after the main prison was destroyed. Relief has been arriving, but little has moved beyond the jammed airport.

U.S. toughens air screening rules January 4, 2010
Passengers flying to the US from or via 14 nations deemed a security risk face tougher screening, under new measures.

Pilot praises crew in Jamaica runway incident  December 29, 2009
The pilot of an American Airlines plane that overshot a runway in Jamaica last week praised the quick-acting crew during the incident. "It's a testament to the professionalism of American Airlines," he said. "I have the highest praise for my first officer and eternal gratitude for the way the flight attendants reacted in their professionalism to get all the passengers home to their families, as well."

Saudi Official: 5 Dead From Swine Flu at Hajj Nov. 29, 2009
MINA, Saudi Arabia – Five people died from swine flu during the hajj, Saudi Arabia said Sunday, a relatively small number considering the event is the largest annual gathering in the world and is seen as an ideal incubator for the virus.

Flights cancelled as Beijing blanketed in snow November 10, 2009
BEIJING - Nearly 70 flights were cancelled and more than 30 delayed at Beijing's airport Tuesday after the second major snow storm of the season blanketed the Chinese capital, airport officials said.

Massive security at Asian summit in Thailand October 22, 2009
Thailand has mounted one of its biggest security operations in recent history with more than 36,000 military and police to prevent anti-government demonstrators from overrunning a summit of Asian leaders, an official spokesman said Thursday.

Chinese ship hijacked in Indian Ocean: EU  October 18, 2009
East Asia / Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa - China, Seychelles  A Chinese bulk carrier was hijacked in the Indian Ocean on Monday, the EU's anti-piracy naval mission in the region reported, immediately launching an investigation into the incident.

UK Taxi driver told to bring 'bomb'  October 16, 2009
Armed and masked men in Strabane told a taxi driver they had put a bomb in his car and ordered him to bring it to the town's courthouse.

China number two in world for rabies deaths  East Asia / Pacific - China  September 28, 2009
BEIJING: China is second only to India worldwide in the number of people killed by rabies every year, the government reported, making the disease one of the nation's biggest public health threats. "China is one of the countries most severely affected by rabies, and in recent years the number of annual reported deaths from rabies has averaged around 2,400," the health ministry said in a statement on its website. "It is only inferior in number to India, and gives us the world's second-place ranking." The statement, issued to coincide with World Rabies Day on Monday, said rabies was among the top three infectious diseases in China.

China Bars Foreigners From Making Visits to Tibet  East Asia / Pacific - China  September 25, 2009
China has stopped issuing travel documents to foreigners seeking to visit Tibet, according to local tour operators, another indicator of the government’s skittishness over the coming anniversary of the Communist victory in 1949.

U.S. Embassy in Honduras to stop issuing most visas August 26, 2009
Americas - Honduras  The United States will stop issuing most visas on Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras because the current government is standing by its refusal to sign an accord that would bring back overthrown President Manuel Zelaya.
 
Beyoglu, a safe place to go? July 22, 2009
Europe - Turkey  After a German tourist was killed in broad daylight Monday morning on İstiklal, a crowded pedestrian street in Taksim, the question of safety in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu area has once again become the talk of the town.
 
French car parts workers threaten to blow up factory July 13, 2009
Europe - France  Workers at a bankrupt car parts supplier are threatening to blow up their factory unless they get paid a EUR 30,000 compensation.

Tensions linger between Colombia and Ecuador July 13, 2009
Americas - Colombia, Ecuador  Ecuador today will begin imposing stiff tariffs on hundreds of Colombian imports, the latest round in a festering dispute between the neighbors.
 

Swine flu sickens Argentine economy July 10, 2009
Americas - Argentina  Normally the winter period in July is the most profitable time of year for children's theatre companies and cinema owners in Argentina. But swine flu has changed everything this year.
 
Hong Kong police investigate acid attacks June 9, 2009
East Asia / Pacific - Hong Kong, SAR  Hong Kongers ventured out unafraid Tuesday, as police searched for suspects behind a third acid attack that injured 24 people in one of the city's most densely populated shopping districts. Nearly 100 people have been injured in the assaults so far.
 
Deadly gun battle rocks Acapulco June 8, 2009
Americas - Mexico  Sixteen gunmen thought to be linked to drug cartels and two soldiers have been killed in clashes in the Mexican resort of Acapulco, officials say. 

2 JOURNALISTS ON TRIAL IN N. KOREA June 4, 2009
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's top court began hearing the case Thursday of two American journalists accused of crossing into the country illegally and engaging in "hostile acts" -- charges that could draw a 10-year sentence in a labor camp...

French plane lost in ocean storm June 1, 2009
An Air France airliner carrying 228 people from Brazil to Paris vanishes over the Atlantic after a possible lightning strike.

EARTHQUAKES May 28, 2009
A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude has struck off Honduras and a tsunami watch is in effect for Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. The quake knocked out power in some areas and a handful of houses collapsed in the town of Santa Barbara in northwest Honduras, but there were no immediate reports of deaths. The quake hit 39 miles (64 km) northeast of Roatan, an island in the Islas de la Bahia, and had a shallow depth of 6.2 miles.

Authorities scramble to halt swine flu in Asia May 2, 2009
East Asia / Pacific, South / Central Asia  Health authorities across Asia were scrambling Saturday to limit the spread of swine flu after reporting two confirmed cases in one of the world's most densely populated regions.

11 bodies found in Mexico, some with torture signs April 6, 2009
Americas - Mexico  Eleven people were found shot to death around Mexico on Saturday, some bearing signs of torture and left with threatening messages emblematic of drug violence.

 
US to boost Mexico border defence March 25, 2009
Americas - Mexico  The US government is to increase security at the country's border with Mexico in an attempt to combat drug cartels, the White House has announced.

HLLN on the report that 30000 Haitians have been ordered deported ... March 19, 2009
Atlantic Free Press - Groningen,Netherlands
At this point, Haiti is in much worse shape than Central Americans were at ... the need for France to repay the extraordinary 1825 ransom it extorted from ...

8 Terrorists Taken Under Custody in Capital, Ankara March 11, 2009
Europe - Turkey  Turkish police lead an operation against the terrorist group called Marxist Leninist Communist Party (MLKP) on 10th of March.

5 human heads discovered in ice chests in central Mexico March 11, 2009
Five human heads were found in ice chests on Tuesday under a ficus tree in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, police said. The grisly find appeared to be the latest indication of drug cartels fighting for supremacy in battles that have left thousands dead. Police in the municipality of Ixtlahuacan del Rio were informed of the discovery at 2 a.m., the prosecutor's office said in a written statement.

Canada warns about Mexico travel - International Herald Tribune
Feb 27, 2009 ... TORONTO: Canada issued an travel advisory Friday warning a surge in ... The U.S. State Department recently issued a travel alert for... International Herald Tribune, Alison Smale, on the big global issues of the week. ...

Mexican Police Attacked by Suspected Cartel Hitmen March 2, 2009
Americas - Mexico  Federal police made two arrests and confiscated weapons and marijuana Sunday in Tijuana, across the U.S. border from San Diego, after coming under attack by men linked to a drug cartel.
 
Mexican town fed up with violence turns to army February 27, 2009
Americas - Mexico  The people of Villanueva said they'd had enough. Men in cowboy hats, women with hand-scrawled signs, children on bikes -- they gathered outside town and blocked the main interstate highway.
 
Turkish plane crash in Amsterdam February 25, 2009
Europe - Netherlands, Turkey  A Turkish Airlines plane has crashed on landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol international airport, killing nine people and injuring 84, six critically. The plane, carrying 127 passengers and seven crew, crashed short of the runway near the A9 highway. It broke into three pieces, but did not catch fire.

'Small cell' behind Cairo blast February 23, 2009
Middle East / N. Africa - Egypt  Security services in Cairo believe a small Islamist cell carried out Sunday's deadly bombing, according to reports in the pro-government press.

More on the violence in Juárez February 21, 2009
Juárez police chief Roberto Orduña Cruz resigned Friday after the drug cartel killed six city police officers this week and threatened to kill more unless he left the force...
The U.S. State Department renewed a travel advisory Friday warning Americans to stay away from prostitution and drug-dealing areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. The alert recommends visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas. ...
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_11753103?source=rss

Australian fires toll passes 100 February 8, 2009
East Asia / Pacific - Australia  The death toll from bush fires in southern Australia has reached at least 84, the worst in the country's history. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7877178.stm

Peru rocked by 6.0 earthquake February 2, 2009
LIMA -- A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale rocked southern Peru Monday sparking panic, although the amount of damage was not clear, the country's Geophysics Institute said.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/world/view/20090203-187101/Peru-rocked-by-60-earthquake

Seoul exports in record plunge as demand dives February 2, 2009
SEOUL: South Korea's exports plunged by a record one-third in January from a year earlier as demand dropped sharply in major overseas markets including China, the government said yesterday.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/korexp2/Article/

Security beefed up as Thailand braces for fresh protests January 30, 2009
BANGKOK: More than 5,000 police were set to be deployed on Bangkok's streets Saturday as Thailand braced itself for a fresh anti-government rally by supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra....

Japan sends ships to fight Somali pirates January 28, 2009
Japan on Wednesday ordered its ships to join the international fight against pirates off the shores of Somalia a move that has drawn criticism from opposition lawmakers who fear it could draw the country into military operations prohibited by its pacifist constitution.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-01-28-japan-somalia-piracy_N.htm?csp=34

French strike to cause severe travel disruption January 28, 2009
Europe - France
 International and domestic air and rail travel will be severely disrupted in France on Thursday due to a nationwide strike to protest against President Nicolas Sarkozy's government, officials warned.

http://www.expatica.com/fr/news/local_news/French-strike-to-cause-severe-travel-disruption_49046.html

Maoists torch 11 cement trucks January 23, 2009
South / Central Asia - India
As many as 11 cement-laden trucks were set ablaze in Rohtas district and a mobile tower was blown up in Gaya by Naxalites early on Thursday during a bandh called by CPI(Maoist).

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Maoists_torch_11_cement_trucks/articleshow/4020032.cms

Europe - United Kingdom
Crime 'stable' but robbery rises
 July 19, 2007
Crime in England and Wales has remained stable during the past year, according to Home Office figures.

East Asia / Pacific - China
Fifth of China goods sub-standard  July 4, 2007
Nearly a fifth of goods made and sold in China have been found to be sub-standard, Beijing has revealed. The worst problems were found in canned fruit, dried fish and fruit drinks, a food inspectors' report said.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
Scots oil worker held in Nigeria  April 1, 2007
A British oil worker is still missing after being kidnapped in Nigeria, the Foreign Office has said.

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Middle East / N. Africa - Israel  
Israeli union gripped by general strikes Mar. 21, /2007
I
rael's main trade union has launched an open-ended general strike which threatens to bring transport and public services across the country to a halt. 

Europe - Russia
55 Cities Could Face Spring Floods Mar. 15, /2007
More than 55 cities and towns across the country could be flooded this spring, according to a forecast released by the Emergency Situations Ministry.


Middle East / N. Africa - Algeria
Threat to Commercial Aircraft in Algeria
Mar. 14, /2007
There is information that extremists may be planning to conduct an attack against a commercial aircraft carrying Western workers in Algeria. At this time, there is no additional information available as to the specific carrier or the timing of this attack.

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East Asia / Pacific - Thailand
Army doubts Bangkok attacks likely 
Mar. 12, 2007
Council for National Security chairman Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin Sunday dismissed rumours that southern insurgents plan to launch disturbances in the Thai capital anytime from Tuesday through Thursday.


Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya
Mombasa Athletic Event Threats Mar. 6, 2007
Recent information emanating from alleged extremist elements suggests the World Cross-Country Championship may be the target of an unspecified terrorist attack. The embassy is also aware of public statements by leaders of Kenya’s Coastal Muslim community threatening to disrupt the Championship if the Government of Kenya does not satisfy various demands


Sub-Saharan Africa - Ethiopia  
Tourists 'kidnapped' in Ethiopia  Mar. 2, 2007
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia: A group of 15 foreign tourists has been kidnapped in north-east Ethiopia. They include 11 French nationals, at least one Briton and an Italian.

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East Asia / Pacific - Thailand
Muslim insurgency stokes fear in southern Thailand Feb. 26, 2007
PATTANI, Thailand: Some are already calling it war, a brutal Muslim separatist insurgency in southern Thailand that has taken as many as 2,000 lives in three years, with almost- daily bombings, drive-by shootings, arson and beheadings.
 

American Tourist kills mugger with bare hands Feb. 24, 2007
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - An American tourist who watched as a U.S. military veteran in his 70s used his bare hands to kill an armed assailant in Costa Rica said she thought the attempted robbery was a joke — until the masked attacker held a gun to her head.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria  
Three Croatians kidnapped in Nigeria
Feb. 19, 2007
Port Harcourt,
Nigeria: Gunmen kidnapped three Croatian oil workers from a bar in Nigeria's oil city of Port Harcourt. 

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East Asia / Pacific - China
Buddhist beheaded in Thai south
Feb. 9, 2007
A 72-year-old Buddhist rice miller was beheaded in Thailand's rebellious Muslim south on Thursday in an apparent retaliation for a bomb attack on a village tea shop owned by Muslims, police said.

Europe - Russia Feb. 5, 2007
Registration Rules Stir Up Confusion
Moscow, Russia: According to a new law that came into effect Jan. 15, foreigners are now required to hand over their registration papers to migration officials -- via their employer or other sponsor -- every time they leave the country and re-register upon subsequent entry into the country.

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Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
Captors release nine Chinese oil workers in Nigeria Feb. 5, 2007
Nigeria, Lagos: Hostage takers in Nigeria released nine Chinese oil-worker captives, officials said on Sunday, amid rising violence in Africa's biggest petroleum producer.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
Force no solution for Nigeria's oil delta Feb. 2, 2007
The Nigerian government faces a new challenge from spiralling crime in the oil-producing Niger Delta, but wants to avoid turning Africa's oil heartland into a battleground, Energy Minister Edmund Daukorua said.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
Demands made for release of hostages 2/1/07
Manila - Nigerian kidnappers holding 24 Filipinos hostage have made "political demands" that have hampered negotiations to free them, the Philippine foreign department said Thursday.

East Asia / Pacific - Thailand 1/30/07
Two explosions in northern Bangkok
Bangkok - Two explosions occurred early on Tuesday morning along the main road in northern Bangkok. There were no casualties reported in the blasts near the Daily News newspaper and Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok.

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