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More protests in Athens
Tue, 07 Feb	Source: www.usatoday.com
Protestors clashed with police in Athens yesterday, forcing authorities to use tear gas. Although no injuries were reported, travelers are advised to avoid mass gatherings. Demonstrations are often accompanied by general strikes affecting train and ferry services nationwide.

Air France strike
Tue, 07 Feb	Source: travel.usatoday.com
Passengers travelling via Air France this week should confirm their flights before leaving, as strikes by crew members will cancel roughly 40 percent of long haul flights, and 70 percent of short and medium haul flights. The airline is recommending that passengers postpone travel until after Friday.

Cape Town roads closed
Tue, 07 Feb	Source: www.parliament.gov.za
Central Cape Town will be closed on Thursday as President Jacob Zuma opens parliament for the year. Roads in the CBD will be closed from midnight Wednesday for 24 hours, while several main roads in Newlands and Rondebosch will close from 17.45 to 19.00.

Virus outbreaks on cruise ships
Sun, 05 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
Three US based cruise ships reported viral outbreaks over the weekend, including the Voyager of the Seas from New Orleans and the Ruby Princess from South Florida. Passengers have reported cases of Norovirus, a common stomach flu.

US Embassy in Syria closed
Sun, 05 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
The US Embassy in Damascus has been closed due to ongoing violence in Syria, and all American diplomats have been evacuated.

Flooding in Eastern Europe
Sun, 05 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
Melting snow and ice in Bulgaria has flooded rivers, causing at least four deaths in southeastern Bulgaria. Roads and bridges in the area are flooded and travel is difficult.

Record cold temperatures in Switzerland
Sun, 05 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
Temperatures in Switzerland have plummeted to 35 degrees below zero, the coldest recorded temperatures this year. Travellers in Switzerland are advised to take appropriate measures to avoid exposure.

US missionaries killed in Mexico
Thu, 02 Feb	Source: www.usatoday.com
Two American missionaries staying in the Mexican town of El Cercado were found strangled to death in their home. It is not known at this time whether the crime is related to drug violence currently endemic in Mexico.

Snow kills 55 in Japan
Thu, 02 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
Heavy snow in northern Japan has triggered avalanches that have killed at least 55 people. Roadways and transport has also been affected, and travel in the area is difficult.

Thousands of London hotel rooms available for Olympics
Tue, 31 Jan	Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
More than 120,000 rooms reserved in London hotels during the Olympic Games have been returned to the market. The beds, in more than 200 hotels, were reserved by Olympics organizers and media, and represent about 20 percent of the rooms those groups had booked for the event.

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