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BROCHURE & ONLINE APPLICATION
Wander Frequent Traveler
Annual Medical & Evacuation Insurance
Underwritten by The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania,
a member of
 Chartis Insurance, and is rated A "Excellent" by the A.M. Best Company.  

Best for: Frequent Travelers looking for evacuation and medical coverage, when outside of their fixed permanent residence. Take as many trips as you want throughout the year, as long as the trips are less than 30 days.

Coverage Period:12 months

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Summary of Benefits

Medical maximum $60,000, $125,000, $600,000, or $1,000,000
Emergency medical evacuation/ repatriation Up to $300,000 (in addition to the Medical Maximum)
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) 50,000 Principal Sum for Insured or Insured Spouse, $5,000 for Dependent Child(ren)
Home country coverage Incidental Trips to The Home Country: $50,000
Emergency reunion Up to $50,000
Terrorism Usual, reasonable and customary to the selected Medical Maximum
Interruption of trip Up to $5,000
Waiver of pre-existing conditions Up to $20,000- See exclusion #1 in the Brochure below for full details
Travel Assistance Services Included- Available 24/7/365

globe3.gif (1126 bytes)Eligibility
Wander. Frequent Traveler provides coverage as outlined in this brochure for individuals and families (including unmarried dependent children over 14 days and under 19 years of age) while traveling outside of their Home Country. Home Country is defined as - The country where an Insured Person(s) has his/her true, fixed and permanent home and principal establishment. In order to be considered eligible under Wander. Frequent Traveler, each insured person must have primary health insurance coverage.

Effective Date of Individual Insurance
Your coverage will begin on the latest of the following: 1) The date and time the Application and full plan cost is received and accepted by Seven Corners; or 2) The date requested on the Application.
Termination Date of Individual Insurance
Individual coverage will end on the earlier of the following: 1) 12 months after the effective date; or 2) The date shown on the ID Card, for which plan cost has been paid; 3) The date you are no longer eligible under this plan.; 4) The 30th day of any one trip.

Follow Me Home Coverage
Follow Me Home Coverage: This plan shall pay for Covered Expenses incurred in your Home Country up to $5,000 for conditions that are first diagnosed and treated outside Your Home Country (Does not apply for Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation).

Refund of Premium
Seven Corners realizes that there is uncertainty in international travel. Refund of total plan cost will only be considered if written request is received by Seven Corners prior to the Effective Date of Coverage. If written request is received after the Effective Date of coverage, the unused portion of the plan cost may be refunded minus a cancellation fee, provided no claim has been submitted to Seven Corners for reimbursement.

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globe3.gif (1126 bytes)DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS

arrow.gif (61 bytes) ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D)
The Company shall pay an indemnity determined from the Table if an Insured Person sustains a Loss stated therein resulting from Injury and subject to the limitations contained in PART IV - EXCLUSIONS, provided that: (a) such Loss occurs within 365 days after the date of Accident causing such Loss; and (b) the indemnity payable for any such Loss shall be the Principal Sum stated on the ID Card, as applicable to such Insured Person and this Insurance; and (c) if more than one Loss stated in said Table of Losses is sustained as the result of one Accident, only one of the amounts, the largest, shall be payable.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) For Loss of: Insured or Spouse Each Child

  Insured or Spouse

Each Child

Loss of Life 100% of Principal Sum $5,000
Loss of two members 100% of Principal Sum $5,000
Loss of one member 50% of Principal Sum $2,500
Quadriplegia 100% of Principal Sum

$5,000 (total paralysis of both upper and lower limbs)

Paraplegia 75% of Principal Sum $3,750 (total paralysis of both lower limbs)
Hemiplegia 50% of Principal Sum

$2,500 (total paralysis of both upper & lower limbs of one side of the body)

Uniplegia 25% of the Principal Sum $1,250 (total paralysis
 of one limb)

The term "Loss", in reference to quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia and uniplegia, shall mean the complete and irreversible paralysis of such limbs and with regard to hands and feet, actual severance through or above the wrist or ankle joints, and with regard to eyes, entire irrecoverable Loss of sight. The term “Principal Sum” as used herein shall mean the amount stated on the ID Card. “Member” means hand, foot or eye. Only one amount, the largest to which you are entitled is payable for all losses resulting from one accident.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Common Carrier Benefit
Benefits will be paid to you as per the schedule of benefits if you sustain an Accidental Death. Death must occur during the period of coverage while the Insured Person is riding as a passenger (but not a pilot, operator or member of the crew) in or on a Common Carrier.

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arrow.gif (61 bytes) MEDICAL EXPENSE BENEFITS
If the Insured Person is traveling inside the United States and Canada: When a covered Injury or Illness is incurred by the Insured Person, the Company will pay 90% of the first $5,000 of Reasonable and Customary medical charges for Covered Expenses, excess of the Policy Period Deductible as stated on the ID Card. Thereafter, the Company will pay 100% of Reasonable and Customary medical charges for Covered Expenses up to the medical maximum as stated on the ID Card.

If the Insured Person is traveling outside the United States and Canada: the Company will pay 100% of Reasonable and Customary medical charges for Covered Expenses, excess of the Policy Period Deductible as stated on the ID Card, up to the medical maximum as stated on the ID Card. In no event shall the Company's maximum liability exceed the medical maximum as stated on the ID Card. The Deductible and Coinsurance amount consists of Covered Expenses which would otherwise be payable under this Policy. These expenses must be borne by each Insured Person. A maximum of 3 Policy Period deductibles per family under the same application will apply.
Only such expenses, incurred as the result of and within 180 days from a Disablement, which are specifically enumerated in the following list of charges, and which are not excluded in PART IV - EXCLUSIONS, shall be considered as Covered Expenses:

1. Charges made by a Hospital for room and board, floor nursing and other services inclusive of charges for professional service and (with the exception of personal services of a non-medical nature); charges made for an operating room. Wander. Frequent Traveler 2 GLB-9129674
2. Charges made for Intensive Care or Coronary Care charges and nursing services.
3. Charges made for diagnosis, treatment and Surgery by a Physician; charges made for the cost and administration of anesthetics.
4. Charges made for Outpatient treatment, same as any other treatment covered on an Inpatient basis. This includes ambulatory Surgical centers, Physicians’ Outpatient visits/examinations, clinic care, and Surgical opinion consultations.
5. Charges for medication, x-ray services, laboratory tests and services, the use of radium and radioactive isotopes, oxygen, blood transfusions, iron lungs, and medical treatment; dressings, drugs, and medicines that can only be obtained upon a written prescription of a Physician or Surgeon.
6. Charges for physiotherapy, if recommended by a Physician for the treatment of a specific Disablement and administered by a licensed physiotherapist.
7. Ground ambulance (within the metropolitan area, up to a $ 5,000 maximum) to and from the nearest Hospital with facilities for required treatment. If the Insured Person is in a rural area, then licensed ground ambulance transportation to the nearest metropolitan area shall be considered a Covered Expense.
8. Hotel room charge, when the Insured Person, otherwise necessarily confined in a Hospital, shall be under the care of a duly qualified Physician in a hotel room due to unavailability of a Hospital room by reason of capacity or distance or to any other circumstances beyond control of the Insured Person.
9. Charges made for artificial limbs, eyes, larynx, and orthotic appliances, but not for replacement of such items.

The charges enumerated herein shall in no event include any amount of such charges which are in excess of Reasonable and Customary charges. If the charge incurred is in excess of such average charge, such excess amount shall not be recognized as a Covered Expense. All charges shall be deemed to be incurred on the date such services or supplies which give rise to the expense or charge are rendered or obtained.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) PreNotification / Referral – Seven Corners Assist must be contacted prior to: (1) any medical treatment being received in the United States; or (2) hospital admissions worldwide; or (3) inpatient or outpatient surgeries worldwide. Additionally, the Company’s appointed network provider must be utilized for medical expenses incurred inside the United States (when available – contact Seven Corners Assist with questions).

 Pre-notification does not guarantee that benefits will be paid. Failure to follow Pre-Notification / Referral will result in a 20% reduction of Eligible Benefits. (For Emergency admissions and situations, Seven Corners Assist must be contacted within 48 hours, or as soon as reasonably possible.)

arrow.gif (61 bytes) COMA BENEFIT
Maximum Benefit Amount: $50,000
If Injury renders an Insured Comatose within 90 days of the date of the accident that caused the Injury, and if the Coma continues for a period of 30 consecutive days, the Company will pay a monthly benefit equal to 1% of the Maximum Amount. No benefit is provided for the first 30 days of the Coma. The benefit is payable monthly as long as the Insured remains Comatose due to that Injury, but ceases on the earliest of: (1) the date the Insured ceases to be Comatose due to that Injury; (2) the date the Insured dies; or (3) the date the total amount of monthly Coma benefits paid for all Injuries caused by the same accident equals the Maximum Amount. The Company will pay benefits calculated at a rate of 1/30th of the monthly benefit for each day for which the Company is liable when the Insured is Comatose for less than a full month. Only one benefit is provided for any one month of Coma, regardless of the number of Injuries causing the Coma.

The Company reserves the right, at the end of the first 30 consecutive days of Coma and as often as it may reasonably require thereafter, to determine, on the basis of all the facts and circumstances, that the Insured is Comatose, including, but not limited to, requiring an independent medical examination provided at the expense of the Company.

Coma/Comatose - as used in this Rider, means a profound state of unconsciousness from which the Insured cannot be aroused to consciousness, even by powerful stimulation, as determined by a Physician.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) FELONIOUS ASSUALT BENEFIT
Maximum Benefit Amount: $10,000
The Company will pay 100% of the Maximum Amount when the Insured suffers one or more losses for which benefits are payable under the Accidental Death Benefit, Accidental Dismemberment Benefit or Coma Benefit provided by the Policy as a result of a Felonious Assault:

1. That is not a moving violation as defined under the applicable government motor vehicle laws; and
2. That is not an act of an Immediate Family Member, another Insured or an individual who resides with the Insured on a permanent basis.
Only one benefit is payable for all losses as a result of the same Felonious Assault.
Felonious Assault - as used, means any willful or unlawful use of force upon the Insured: (1) with the intent to cause bodily Injury to the Insured; and (2) that results in bodily harm to the Insured; and (3) that is a felony or a misdemeanor in the jurisdiction in which it occurs.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
Should the Insured Person be hospitalized while traveling outside the United States or Canada, and the hospitalization is considered a Covered Expense, the Company will indemnify the Insured $150 for each night spent in the hospital up to a maximum of 30 days. This benefit is in addition to any other covered expenses of the program.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION/REPATRIATION
Maximum Benefit Amount: $300,000
The Company shall pay benefits for Covered Expenses incurred up to $300,000, if any covered Injury or Illness commencing during the Period of Coverage results in the Medically Necessary Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation of the Insured Person. The Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation must be ordered by the Assistance Company in consultation with the Insured Person’s local attending Physician.

Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation means: (a) the Insured Person's medical condition warrants immediate transportation from the place where the Insured Person is located to the nearest adequate medical facility where medical treatment can be obtained; or (b) after being treated at a local medical facility as a result of a Emergency Medical Evacuation, the Insured Person's medical condition warrants transportation with a qualified medical attendant to his/her Home Country to obtain further medical treatment or to recover; or (c) both (a) and (b) above. All transportation arrangements must be by the most direct and economical route.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) REPATRIATION OF REMAINS
Maximum Benefit Amount: $50,000
The Company will pay the reasonable Covered Expenses incurred up to $50,000 to return the Insured Person's remains to his/her then Home Country, if he or she dies. Covered Expenses include, but are not limited to, cremation, expenses for embalming, a minimally necessary container appropriate for transportation, shipping costs, and the necessary government authorizations.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) POLITICAL EVACUATION AND REPATRIATION OF REMAINS
Maximum Benefit Amount: $50,000
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 $50,000. 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.

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 illegally contributed exchange rates; 4) Losses due to liability assured by the Insured under any contract. Wander. Frequent Traveler 3 GLB-9129674

arrow.gif (61 bytes) EMERGENCY MEDICAL REUNION
Maximum Benefit Amount: $50,000
When Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation occurs, the Company will arrange and pay, up to $50,000, for round trip economy-class transportation for one individual selected by the Insured Person, from the Insured Person’s Home Country to the location where the Insured Person is hospitalized and return to the Home Country. Emergency Medical Reunion must be recommended by the attending Physician. The benefits payable will include: (1) The cost of a round trip economy air fare; (2) Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses (not to exceed $200 per day) incurred in relation to the maximum of $50,000. (3) The period of Emergency Medical Reunion is not to exceed 10 days, including travel.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) RETURN OF MINOR CHILD(REN)
Maximum Benefit Amount: $50,000
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 age 19, is left unattended, the Company will arrange and pay, up to $50,000, for one way economy fares to their Home Country. These arrangements will be made at no cost to the Insured Person. Meals and lodging are the responsibility of the Insured Person. If an attendant/escort is necessary to insure the safety and welfare of Minor Child(ren), the Company will arrange and pay for these services to the limit stated in the Schedule of Benefits.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) INTERRUPTION OF TRIP
Maximum Benefit Amount: $5,000
If the Insured is unable to continue the Trip due to the death of a parent, spouse, sibling or child; or due to serious damage to the Insured’s principal residence from fire, flood or similar natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, hurricane, etc.), the program will reimburse (up to $5,000), the Insured for the cost of economy travel, less the value of applied credit from an unused return travel ticket, to return home to their area of principal residence.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) LOSS OF CHECKED LUGGAGE
Maximum Benefit Amount: $250
If the Insured's checked luggage is permanently lost by the airline, the program will reimburse the Insured for the replacement of clothing and personal hygiene items lost to a maximum per article limit of $50. This benefit is secondary to any other (including airline) coverage available. The Insured must furnish proof to the Company that full reimbursement has been obtained from the airline. This policy will reimburse the Insured up to a maximum benefit of $250 under this provision.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) DENTAL - EMERGENCY ONLY
Maximum Benefit Amount: $500
Emergency Dental treatment necessary to resolve acute, spontaneous and unexpected inception of pain to sound natural teeth (up to a maximum of $100) or Dental treatment necessary to restore or replace sound natural teeth lost or damaged in an Accident which is covered under the program (up to a maximum of $500). The Deductible and Coinsurance amounts apply to the dental benefit.

NOTE: In the event of an Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation, Return of Mortal Remains, Emergency Medical Reunion, Return of Minor Child(ren), or Interruption of Trip benefit is needed, arrangements must be made by the Assistance Company. Failure to utilize the Assistance Company (Seven Corners Assist) for these benefits will void any payment by the Company. Complete details about required notification of the Assistance Company are listed below.

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ASSISTANCE SERVICES
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, with assistance 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.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) 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.

ID Theft Restoration Service - 24/7 toll-free telephone access to highly trained identity theft specialists; Theft Recovery Kit to help determine if identity theft has occurred and provide gudiance in restoring good name and credit; Assignment of a personal case manager who will do most of the identity recovery and follow-up work, if identity theft has occurred; Notify the three major credit bureaus, and the Eligible Person's affected creditors, financial institutions, and utility providers of the identity fraud (US Only); Provide assistance with filing a police report; Research and investigate potential damage to Eligible Person's identity.

Concierge Services - Restaurant referrals and reservations; Event Ticketing; Ground transportation coordination; Golf tee time reservations and referrals; Wireless device assistance; Latest worldwide weather and ski reports; Floral Services - Coordination of flower delivery for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other special occasions; Local activity recommendations.

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globe3.gif (1126 bytes)PART III - DEFINITIONS
The term “Accident” or “Accidental” shall mean an event, independent of Illness or self inflicted means, which is the direct cause of bodily Injury to an Insured Person.

The term “Airworthiness Certificate” shall mean the “Standard” Airworthiness Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Agency of the United States or its foreign equivalent issued by the government authority having jurisdiction over civil aviation in the country of its registry.

The term “Company” shall mean The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania.

The term “Coinsurance” shall mean the percentage amount of eligible Covered Expenses, after the Deductible, which are the responsibilities of the Insured Person and must be paid by the Insured Person. The Coinsurance amount is stated in Section II, Schedule of Benefits, under each stated benefit.

The term "Common Carrier" shall mean any public air conveyance operating under a valid license providing for the transportation of passengers for hire.

The term “Covered Expense” shall mean “Eligible Benefit”.

The term “Deductible” shall mean the amount of eligible Covered Expenses which are the responsibility of each Insured Person and must be paid by each Insured Person before benefits under the Policy are payable by the Company.

The term "Disablement" as used with respect to medical expenses shall mean an Illness or an Accidental bodily Injury necessitating medical treatment by a Physician as defined in this Policy.

The term “Eligible Benefit(s)” shall mean benefits payable by the Company to reimburse expenses which are for Medically Necessary services, supplies, care, or treatment; due to Illness or Injury; prescribed, performed or ordered by a Physician; Reasonable and Customary charges; incurred while insured under this program and which do not exceed the maximum benefit.

The term “Emergency” shall mean a medical condition manifesting itself by acute signs or symptoms which could reasonably result in placing the Insured Person’s life or limb in danger if medical attention is not provided within 24 hours.

The term “Experimental / Investigational” means all services or supplies associated with: 1) treatment or diagnostic evaluation which is not generally and widely accepted in the practice of medicine in the United States of America or which does not have evidence of effectiveness documented in peer reviewed articles in medical journals published in the United States. For the treatment or diagnostic evaluation to be considered effective such articles should indicate that it is more effective than others available: or if less effective than other available treatments or diagnostic evaluations, is safer or less costly; 2) A drug which does not have FDA marketing approval; 3) A medical device which does not have FDA marketing approval; or has FDA approval under 21 CFR 807.81, but does not have evidence of effectiveness for the proposed use documented in peer reviewed articles in medical journals published in the United States.

For the device to be considered effective, such articles should indicate that it is more effective than other available devices for the proposed use; or if less effective than other available devises, or is safer or less costly. The company will make the final determination as to whether a service or supply is Experimental/Investigational.

The term "Hospital" as used in this Policy shall mean except as may otherwise be provided, a Hospital (other than an institution for the aged, chronically ill or convalescent, resting or nursing homes) operated pursuant to law for the care and treatment of sick or Injured persons with organized facilities for diagnosis and Surgery and having 24-hour nursing service and medical supervision.

The term "Home Country" shall mean the country where an Insured Person has his or her true, fixed and permanent home and principal establishment.

The term "Host Country" shall mean any country other than the country where an Insured Person has his or her true, fixed and permanent home and principal establishment.

The term "Illness" wherever used in this Policy shall mean sickness or disease of any kind.

The term "Injury" wherever used in this Policy shall mean bodily Injury caused solely and directly by violent, Accidental, external, and visible means occurring while this Policy is in force and resulting directly and independently of all other causes in Disablement covered by this Policy.

The term “Insured” or “Insured Person” shall mean a person eligible for benefits under the Policy who has applied for coverage and is named on the application and for whom the company has accepted premium.

The term “Intensive Care” shall mean a cardiac care unit or other unit or area of a Hospital which meets the required standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals for Special Care Units.

The term “Loss” in reference to quadriplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia, and uniplegia, shall mean the complete and irreversible paralysis of such limbs and with regard to hands and feet, actual severance through and above the wrist or ankle joints, and with regard to eyes, entire irrecoverable Loss of sight.

The term “Medically Necessary” shall mean services and supplies received while insured that are determined by the Company to be: (1) appropriate and necessary for the symptoms, diagnosis, or direct care and treatment of the Insured Person’s medical conditions; (2) within the standards the organized medical community deems good medical practice for the Insured Person’s condition; (3) not primarily for the convenience of the Insured Person, the Insured Person’s Physician or another Service Provider or person; (4) not Experimental/Investigational or unproven, as recognized by the organized medical community, or which are used for any type of research program or protocol; and (5) not excessive in scope, duration, or intensity to provide safe and adequate, and appropriate treatment. For Hospital stays, this means that acute care as an Inpatient is necessary due to the kinds of services the Insured Person is receiving or the severity of the Insured Person’s condition, in that safe and adequate care cannot be received as an Outpatient or in a less intensified medical setting. The fact that any particular Physician may prescribe, order, recommend, or approve a service, supply, or level of care does not, of itself, make such treatment Medically Necessary or make the charge of a Covered Expense under this Policy.

The term “Mental Illness” shall mean any condition or disease listed in the most recent edition of the International Classification of Diseases as a mental disorder, which clinically significant behavioral or psychological disorder marked by a pronounced deviation from a normal healthy state and associated with a present painful symptom or impairment in one or more important areas of functioning. This disease must not be merely an expectable response to a particular stimulus. Mental Illness does not mean learning disabilities, attitudinal disorders or disciplinary problems.

The term “Outpatient” shall mean an Insured Person who receives care in a Hospital or another institution, including; ambulatory surgical center; convalescent/skilled nursing facility; or Physician’s office, for an Illness or Injury, but who is confined and is not charged for room and board.

The term “Policy Period” or “Period of Coverage” shall mean the Period of Coverage issued by the Company to the Insured Person, typically beginning with the Effective Date and ending with the Termination Date or the date coverage is renewed by the Company.

The term "Physician" as used in this Policy shall mean a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy licensed to render medical services or perform Surgery in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where such professional services are performed, however, such definition will exclude chiropractors and physiotherapists.

The term “Reasonable and Customary” shall mean the maximum amount that the Company determines is Reasonable and Customary for Covered Expenses the Insured Person receives, up to but not to exceed charges actually billed.

 The Company’s determination considers: (1) amounts charged by other Service Providers for the same or similar service in the locality where received, considering the nature and severity of the bodily Injury or Illness in connection with which such services and supplies are received; (2) any usual medical circumstances requiring additional time, skill or experience; and (3) other factors the Company determines are relevant, including but not limited to, a resource based relative value scale. For a Service Provider who has a reimbursement agreement, the Reasonable and Customary charge is equal to the amount that constitutes payment in full under any reimbursement agreement with the Company.

The term “Relative” shall mean spouse, parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, step-child, step-sibling, in-laws (parent, son, daughter, brother and sister), aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, legal guardian, ward, or cousin of the Insured Person.

The term “Service Provider” shall mean a Hospital, convalescent/skilled nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, psychiatric Hospital, community mental health center, residential treatment facility, psychiatric treatment facility, alcohol or drug dependency treatment center, birthing center, physician, dentist, chiropractor, licensed medical practitioner, nurse, medical laboratory, assistance service company, air/ground ambulance firm, or any other such facility that the Company approves.

The term “Surgery” shall mean an invasive diagnostic procedure; or the treatment of Illness or Injury by manual or instrumental operations performed by a Physician while the patient is under general or local anesthesia.
The term “Traveling Companion” shall mean spouse, parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, step-child, step-sibling, in-laws (parent son, daughter, brother, or sister), aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, legal guardian, ward, or business partner of the Insured Person.

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globe3.gif (1126 bytes)PART IV – EXCLUSIONS
For Medical benefits, this Insurance does not cover:

1. Any Injury or Illness which meets the following criteria: (a) condition(s) that would have caused a person to seek medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment during the 36 months prior to the Effective Date of coverage under this Policy; (b) condition(s) for which manifestation, medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment was recommended, received, or noticed during the 36 months prior to the Effective Date of coverage under this Policy;

For Insured Persons traveling outside the United States and Canada, the period is 12 months instead of 36 months.
If you are a United States citizen and the United States is your Home Country, this exclusion is waived for the first $20,000 in eligible medical expenses incurred outside the United States and Canada (for persons age 65 and over, the amount is $2,500). This waiver does not include coverage for known, scheduled, required, or expected medical care, drugs, or treatments existent or necessary prior to the effective date of this program.

If you are a non-United States citizen and suffer a Myocardial Infarction or Stroke and are admitted to a Hospital, this exclusion is waived in order to pay a $200 per night benefit for each night spent in the Hospital, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000. The term “Myocardial Infarction” shall mean an acute and emergent onset of any of the conditions and/or diseases described and coded in the International Coding of Diseases version 9 (ICD9), code sequences 410.0 – 410.9 and 414.1 – 419.9. The term “Stroke” shall mean an acute and emergent onset of any of the conditions and/or diseases described and coded in the International Coding of Diseases version 9 (ICD9), code sequence 430-438.9.

2. Charges for treatment which exceed Reasonable and Customary charges; or Charges incurred for Surgeries or treatments which are Investigational, Experimental, or for research purposes; expenses which are nonmedical in nature; expenses for Vocational, Speech, Recreational or Music Therapy;

3. Expenses which were not recommended, approved and certified as Medically Necessary and reasonable by a Physician;

4. Suicide or any attempt thereof, while sane or self destruction or any attempt thereof, while insane; intentionally self-inflicted Injury or Illness; or expenses as a result or in connection with the commission of a felony offense;
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5. Any consequence, whether directly or indirectly, approximately or remotely occasioned by, contributed to by, or traceable to, or arising in connection with war, invasion, act of foreign enemy hostilities, warlike operations (whether war be declared or not), or civil war;

6. Injury sustained while participating in professional, sponsored and/or organized Amateur or Interscholastic Athletics;

7. Routine physicals, inoculations, or other examinations where there are no objective indications or impairment in normal health;

8. Treatment of the Temporomandibular joint;

9. Services or supplies performed or provided by a Relative of the Insured Person, or anyone who lives with the Insured Person;

10. Treatment and the provision of false teeth or dentures, normal ear tests and the provision of hearing aids, cosmetic or plastic Surgery (including deviated nasal septum), routine dental expenses, eye refractions or eye examinations for the purpose of prescribing corrective lenses for eye glasses or for the fitting thereof, unless caused by Accidental bodily Injury incurred while insured hereunder;

11. Treatment in connection with alcoholism and drug addiction, or use of any drug or narcotic agent; any Mental and Nervous disorders or rest cures; Injury sustained while under the influence of or Disablement due to wholly or partly to the effects of intoxicating liquor or drugs;

12. Congenital abnormalities and conditions arising out of or resulting therefrom;

13. Expenses incurred during a hospital emergency room visit which is not of an emergency nature;

14. Injury sustained while taking part in mountaineering, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, racing by horse or motor vehicle or motorcycle (whether as a passenger or driver), snowmobiling, motorcycle motor scooter riding, scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless PADI or NAUI certified), water skiing, snow skiing and snow boarding (UNLESS HAZARDOUS SPORTS RIDER IS PURCHASED, SEE PROVISION BELOW, AS THIS EXCLUSION IS REPLACED FOR SOME SPORTS);* Mountaineering shall mean the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, and climbing up mountains either: 1) utilizing harnesses, ropes, crampons or ice axes; or 2) ascending 4500 meters or above. Parachuting shall mean an activity involving the breaking of a free fall from an airplane using a parachute.

15. Treatment paid for or furnished under any other individual, government, or group policy or charges provided at no cost to the Insured Person;

16. Treatment of venereal or sexually transmitted disease;

17. Pregnancy expenses or Illness resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, or miscarriage; or for miscarriage resulting from an Accident;

18. Drug, treatment or procedure that either promotes or prevents conception, or prevents childbirth, including but not limited to: artificial insemination, treatment for infertility or impotency, sterilization or reversal thereof;

19. Expenses incurred while the Insured Person is in their Home Country (except after approved Emergency Medical Evacuation / Repatriation or if treatment is a follow-up to a covered disablement during coverage, see Follow Me Home Coverage);

20. Expenses incurred for which travel was undertaken to seek medical treatment for a condition; or incurred after the Insured Person’s physician has limited or restricted travel.

With regards to Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation, Return of Mortal Remains, Emergency Medical Reunion, and Return of Minor 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 or sickness of any kind; (only applicable to AD&D)
3. Bacterial infections except pyogenic infection which shall occur through an accidental cut or wound; (only applicable to AD&D)
4. Hernia of any kind; (only applicable to AD&D)
5. 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;
6. Injury sustained while the Insured Person is riding 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;
7. Any consequence, whether directly or indirectly, proximately or remotely occasioned by, contributed to by, or traceable to, or arising in connection with:
(a) war, invasion, act of foreign enemy hostilities, warlike operations (whether war be declared or not), or civil war. (b) mutiny, riot, strike, military or popular uprising insurrection, rebellion, revolution, military or usurped power. (c) any act of any person acting on behalf of or in connection with any organization with activities directed towards the overthrow by force of the Government de jure or de facto or to the influencing of it by terrorism or violence. (d) martial law or state of siege or any events or causes which determine the proclamation or maintenance of martial law or state of siege (hereinafter for the purposes of this Exclusion called the “Occurrences”). Any consequence happening or arising during the existence of abnormal conditions (whether physical or otherwise), whether directly or indirectly, proximately or remotely occasioned by, or contributed to by, traceable to, or arising in connection with, any of the said Occurrences shall be deemed to be consequences for which the Company shall not be liable under this Policy except to the extent that the Insured Person shall prove that such consequence happened independently of the existence of such abnormal conditions;
8. Service in the military, naval or air service of any country;
9. Flying in any aircraft being used for or in connection with acrobatic or stunt flying, racing, 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;
10. Being under the influence of alcohol or having taken drugs or narcotics unless prescribed by a legally qualified physician or surgeon;
11. Injury occasioned or occurring while the Insured Person is committing or attempting to commit a felony or to which a contributing cause was the Insured Person being engaged in an illegal occupation;
12. Riding or driving in any kind of competition;
13. Pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage or abortion;
14. Covered Expenses incurred after the Insured Person’s physician has limited or restricted travel; or Covered Expenses incurred as a result of a change in prescribed treatment during, or within the three months prior to the effective date of coverage.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) For Interruption of Trip, this insurance does not cover: (1) war or any act of war, whether declared or not; participation in a felony, riot or insurrection; 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; the Insured Person or Traveling Companion or Traveling Companion’s family making changes to personal plans; having business or contractual obligations; being unable to obtain necessary travel documents (passports, visas, etc.); being detained or having property confiscated by customs authorities; carrier caused delays (including bad weather); prohibition or regulatory by any government; default of yacht charter companies; default of the organization from which the Insured Person purchased their trip arrangements.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) For Loss of Checked Luggage, 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) Hazardous Sports Coverage (when applicable)
To cover motorcycle/motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or driver), mountaineering (4,500 meter limit), hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, water skiing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, and snow boarding. Exclusion: Injury sustained while taking part in racing by horse or motor vehicle or motorcycle, scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless PADI or NAUI certified);

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Pre Notification / Referral – Seven Corners Assist must be contacted prior to: (1) any medical treatment being received in the United States; or (2) hospital admissions worldwide; or (3) inpatient or outpatient surgeries worldwide. Additionally, the Company’s appointed network provider must be utilized for medical expenses incurred inside the United States (when available – contact Seven Corners Assist with questions). A listing of network facilities can be found at www.sevencorners.com/findproviders on the worldwide web. Pre Notification does not guarantee that benefits will be paid. Failure to follow Pre Notification / Referral will result in a 20% reduction of Eligible Benefits. (For Emergency admissions and situations, Seven Corners Assist must be contacted within 48 hours, or as soon as reasonably possible.)

Please be aware that this is not a general health insurance policy, but an interim travel medical program intended for use while away from your Home Country or Country of Residence. Wander. Frequent Traveler does not guarantee payment to a facility or individual for medical expenses until the Company determines that it is an eligible expense. Wander. Frequent Traveler 6 GLB-9129674

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globe3.gif (1126 bytes)PART V - POLICY PROVISIONS
1. Notice of Claim: Written notice of claim must be given to the Company within ninety (90) days after the occurrence or commencement of any Disablement 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 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 Proofs 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 the Disablement 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 loss 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 Claims: 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 at law or in equity shall be brought to recover on 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) Subrogation
To the extent the Company pays for a loss suffered by an Insured, the Company will take over the rights and remedies the Insured had relating to the loss. This is known as subrogation. The Insured must help the Company to preserve its rights against those responsible for the loss. This may involve signing any papers and taking any other steps the Company may require. If the company takes over an Insured’s rights, the Insured must sign an appropriate subrogation form supplied by the Company.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Pre-Notification and Network Information
Many facilities inside the U.S. are not familiar with travel medical insurance and this creates unnecessary problems for Insureds. Seven Corners Assist must be contacted and Seven Corner’s provider network must be utilized for treatment received in the United States. When contacted properly, Seven Corners Assist is able to notify the network provider of benefits, coverage, and conditions in advance of the Insured’s arrival. While utilizing the network does not guarantee benefits or that the treating facility will bill Seven Corners directly, it saves the Insured from many administrative hassles and places the facility in contact with the Seven Corners claims department.
 Following these procedures are very important, failure to do so will result in a 20% reduction of eligible benefits.

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Near East > Iraq > Baghdad
A roadside bomb exploded Monday morning next to a French Embassy convoy traveling through downtown Baghdad, wounding seven Iraqis, officials said more...
 
Western Hemisphere > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian security forces have occupied one of Rio de Janeiro's biggest slums as part of a major crackdown ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. more...
Europe
Anti-austerity rallies have been held across Europe – in Spain thousands marched to protest against high unemployment and their government’s handling of the economic crisis. more...
Europe > Greece > Athens
The area in the centre of the Greek capital is playing host to thousands of angry demonstrators more...
Europe > Spain > Madrid
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities in a mass march against austerity measures, social spending cuts and unemployment. more...
Europe > United Kingdom > London
Supporters of anti-tax avoidance group plan 'public spectacular' in London in solidarity with civil servants, teachers and lecturer more...

School walkouts planned to coincide with public sector strikes 6/19/2011

Europe > United Kingdom > London
Thousands of school and college students prepare to join public sector strikes against cuts on 30 June more...

Pentagon: Hack Attacks Can Be Act of War 6/1/2011
For the first time, the Pentagon has formally concluded that computer sabotage carried out by another nation can constitute an act of war that warrants a response of traditional military force, according to published media reports. more...

Kidnapping in Tijuana: The New Normal 6/1/2011
Tijuana is facing a new trend in kidnapping. Unlike the wave of indiscriminate abductions for ransom that hit this Mexican city in 2008, this time the kidnappings seem more of a way of doing business. more...

Japan widens evacuations outside plant zone May 15, 2011
Japan on Sunday started the first evacuations of homes outside a government exclusion zone after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami crippled one of the country's nuclear power plants. more...

U.S. citizen among bus passengers abducted in Mexico April 12, 2011
At least one U.S. citizen was among dozens of men reportedly forced off passenger buses by armed attackers in the northeastern border state of Tamaulipas, where 72 bodies were found in mass graves last week, U.S. officials said Sunday. more...

Burma earthquake: More than 60 killed March 25, 2011
More than 60 people have died in a magnitude-6.8 earthquake in Burma which struck near the Lao and Thai borders. more...

Thai 'Yellow Shirts' to pay US$17m for airport seizure March 25, 2011
A Thai court on Friday ordered 13 leaders of the influential "Yellow Shirt" protest movement to pay US$17 million in compensation over their involvement in crippling airport blockades in 2008. more...

Thousands march against India's embattled government  February 25, 2011
At least 100,000 trade unionists marched through the Indian capital Wednesday in a protest against high food prices and unemployment, piling pressure on an administration under fire over corruption scandals. more...

China's Web police block US ambassador's name  February 25, 2011
China widened its Internet policing after online calls for protests like those that swept the Middle East, with social networking site LinkedIn and searches for the U.S. ambassador's name both blocked on Friday. more...

Kidnapped Mexican Sugar Baron Found Dead February 22, 2011
Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Monterrey
Mexican sugar baron Federico Safi Chagnon, cousin of World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman, was found dead two weeks after he was abducted from his home, members of the victim’s family told Efe Friday. more...

BAHAMAS MURDER RATE JUMPS February 2, 2011
More murders were recorded in The Bahamas in January 2011 than in any month in 2010, according to police statistics.

SOLDIERS DETAIN 9 KIDNAPPERS, FREE 4 CAPTIVES IN MEXICO February 2, 2011
Nine suspected kidnappers, including a minor, were arrested and four captives rescued during an army operation in Coatzacoalcos, a port city in the Mexican Gulf state of Veracruz, the Defense Secretariat said Tuesday.

Major 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Chile January 3, 2011
A major earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit central Chile Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties, local emergency officials said. more...

Reports: Blasts at Swiss, Chile embassy in Rome December 26, 2010
News reports say a package has exploded at Chile's embassy in Rome following a parcel bombing at Switzerland's embassy earlier in the day. more...

U.S. tightens air cargo security rules November 8, 2010
The U.S. has banned toner and ink cartridges that weigh more than a pound from checked and carry-on luggage. This ban, aimed at preventing a plot similar to the one foiled last month, also applies to some inbound international air cargo shipments. In addition, all cargo identified as high-risk will be subject to additional screening. The U.S. will continue to ban all air cargo shipments from Yemen, and it has also banned shipments from Somalia. The Air Transport Association issued a statement noting that U.S. air carriers "are in full compliance with the new TSA security requirements regarding printer and toner cartridges." CNN (11/8)

TSA faces growing criticism of passenger screening November 8, 2010
Travel groups are voicing increasing frustration with TSA passenger screening procedures, charging that longer delays, reduced privacy and embarrassing pat-downs have done little to increase security for the flying public. "The system is broken, it's extremely flawed and it's absurd that we all sit back and say we can't do anything about it," says Geoff Freeman of the U.S. Travel Association, which fears people will eventually stop flying rather than face the security gauntlet.

US Considers Warning On Europeon Travel « WWJ AM - October 02, 2010
Oct 2, 2010 ... A European official briefed on the talks said the language in the ... The implications of a blanket “travel warning” for all of Europe could be big. ... While the government cannot stop people from traveling there or ...
wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/10/02/us-considers-warning-on-europeon-travel/

Jumbo jet makes emergency landing minutes after Heathrow take off  - October 02, 2010
Telegraph.co.uk: A British Airways jumbo jet forced to make an emergency landing minutes after taking off from Heathrow airport.

Security tightened for red rally  September 16, 2010
East Asia / Pacific - Thailand  Bangkok city inspectors, or Thetsakit, will work with police in guarding about 40 locations in the capital when supporters of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship gather on Sunday. more...

Jakarta International Airport faces passenger overcrowding September 03, 2010
INDONESIA: Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is facing serious problems of overcapacity and an out-dated air traffic control system. Authorities are rushing to make improvements, after two recent mishaps left thousands of passengers stranded.

Bomb Wounds 20 in Mexican Resort City August 27, 2010
Americas - Mexico  At least 20 people were wounded, four of them seriously, when unidentified individuals tossed a bomb into a bar in Puerto Vallarta, a resort city on Mexico’s Pacific coast, police said Thursday. The attack occurred around midnight Wednesday at the Pink Cheladas bar, where about 150 young people were partying, Puerto Vallarta police department spokesmen told Efe. more...

Turkey and Russia world's riskiest places to go online August 26, 2010
Turkey is the riskiest place in the world to surf the web, according to a recent survey conducted by security company AVG and reported by softpedia.com. more...

Thousands evacuated after floods in China, N. Korea August 21, 2010
More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in northeast China following serious floods that have already left four dead and forced the relocation of thousands in neighbouring North Korea. more...

Eight Mexican Cops Arrested on Kidnapping Charges July 13, 2010
MEXICO CITY – Federal Police officers arrested eight municipal police officers in Tierra Blanca, a city in the Mexican Gulf state of Veracruz, on kidnapping and other charges, the Public Safety Secretariat said.
The officers were arrested at Tierra Blanca city hall “while roll call was taking place,” the secretariat said.

Drug war hits Mexico's richest city July 9, 2010
 Mexico's richest city, once a poster child for development with its high-rise office blocks and flourishing industries, is being gripped by drug war terror with rising violence forcing dozens of its factories to freeze investment.

Thai government extends state of emergency in Bangkok July 6, 2010
The Thai government has extended a state of emergency in 19 provinces, including the capital Bangkok, because of fears of renewed violence.  more...

Japanese kidnap victim sold to FARC July 1, 2010
The wife of a Japanese man who was kidnapped in south-west Colombia on March 23 says the army told her that the criminal gang which abducted her husband sold him to the FARC. more...

40,000 may be evacuated in southern Philippine floods June 1, 2010
Up to 40,000 people may be forcibly evacuated after torrential rains caused heavy flooding in the southern Philippines, an official said Tuesday. Ten villages in the town of Sultan Kudarat on southern Mindanao island were under waist-deep waters after a river overflowed its banks due to rains that began on Friday, local social welfare department head Pombaen Kadir said.

Indian plane crash kills scores May 22, 2010
A plane crashes on landing near India's southern city of Mangalore with 166 people on board, with reports of seven survivors.

Thai protesters fortify camps in heart of Bangkok April 20, 2010
Thai protesters said Tuesday that they would fortify their sprawling encampment in Bangkok's upscale hotel-and-shopping district before venturing out to "wage a big war" to topple the government they decry as illegitimate

Thailand's PM declares emergency April 7, 2010
Thailand's prime minister declares a state of emergency in Bangkok amid growing anti-government protests. In a televised address, Mr Abhisit said the move - which gives sweeping new powers to the security forces to tackle protesters - would help restore order. It comes hours after thousands of "red-shirt" protesters marched on parliament - forcing MPs to flee the building.

1,000 Die Of TB In India Every Day, Says WHO March 25, 2010
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 5,000 Indians develop TB and nearly 1,000 people die from it every day - the equivalent of two deaths every three minutes. Yesterday was World TB Day, organised by the Stop TB Partnership, a network of organisations and countries fighting the disease, which currently infects one-third of the world’s population, according to the WHO.

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.