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A state of emergency in the Maldives shouldn't be a cause for concern to visitors, officials say.

Maldives officials say death plot no reason to stay away

August 23, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

Maldives: A nationwide 30-day state of emergency was imposed by President Abdulla Yameen, limiting the constitutional freedoms of locals and increasing powers of arrest. Officials claimed that the state of...

Spewing volcano halts flights into Bali

August 23, 2019 at 6:18 p.m.

Indonesia: A volcanic eruption that spewed ash from Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok caused the international airport on the neighboring island of Bali to temporarily cancel all flights....

A woman is caned for a sexual offense during a public ceremony outside a mosque in Banda Aceh, capital of Aceh province. Now legislators are adding homosexuality as an offense.

Caning now the law for homosexuality in part of Indonesia

August 23, 2019 at 6:17 p.m.

Indonesia: Lawmakers in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Sumatra, have reintroduced caning as punishment for homosexuality, officials said. Locals or tourists found guilty will face 100 months in...

Tourists will be paying more to visit sites such as the Acropolis in Greece.

Greek tourists to start chipping in to help pay off national debt

August 23, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.

Greece: Tourists soon will be chipping in to help pay off more than $380 billion in debt by paying nearly double or more for entry to many popular tourist sites...

Fuel blockage jeopardizes Nepal’s trekking season

August 23, 2019 at 6:13 p.m.

Nepal: In the middle of the peak trekking season, beleaguered Nepal is experiencing a nationwide fuel shortage because of blockages at the Indian border arising from an India-connected ethnic group's...

Germany calls a halt to trains from Vienna

August 23, 2019 at 6:12 p.m.

Austria: Those hoping to travel between Vienna and Germany should be aware that German officials have stopped all rail travel on their main route until Oct.12. Travel delays may continue...

Palestinian youths run from tear gas fired by Israeli security forces during clashes in the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount area.

Increase in conflict at holy site in Jerusalem

August 23, 2019 at 6:09 p.m.

Israel: Officials reported an increase in conflict at the holy Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem in late September, which included clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police. Authorities have...

Syrian refugees wait to be allowed to board a train at the station in Tovarnik, Croatia.

Refugee flow may delay transit through Croatia

August 23, 2019 at 6:06 p.m.

Croatia: As the refugee crisis continues in Europe, security and restrictions at border crossings and delays on rail and bus travel may vary as thousands of Syrian refugees attempt to...

Migrants who arrived on foot from the Salzburg train station in Austria sit under trees in a parking lot after they crossed the border to Germany.

Migrant crisis in Germany likely means hassles for tourists

August 23, 2019 at 6:04 p.m.

Germany: The ongoing migrant crisis in Europe may affect border crossings along with rail and/or bus transportation, particularly along the border with Austria. Some borders may be temporarily closed or...

Europe’s tourists may be competing with refugees for transit space

August 23, 2019 at 6:01 p.m.

Europe: As thousands of Syrian migrants and refugees continue to stream into various countries, rail, bus and ferry transportation may see scheduling delays, particularly at the Keleti railway station in...

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