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RussiaTravel Warning
Explosions Within the
Moscow Metro System
On
March 29, 2010, the U.S. Embassy Moscow released the following Warden
Message:
This message regards the Moscow
Metro Bombings that took place this morning, March 29, 2010.
The U.S. Embassy asks Americans to exercise caution in light of
today’s tragic events within the Moscow Metro system. While these
events do not have an anti–American origin, the perpetrators
obviously sought mass-murder, widespread panic and disruption of
Moscow city transport. The Embassy has not received information
pertaining to any additional threats; the investigation by Russian
authorities is ongoing.
The Embassy understands that Moscow’s Metro
system will return to full operations before the end of the day
today (Monday), including the Lyubanka and Park Kultury stations.
Americans are advised to pay careful attention to the announcements
of Russian authorities; continuing difficulties in movement, either
by Metro or on surface streets, should be expected as the
investigation continues. Information on Metro can be found online
(www.metro.ru)
and traffic information for Moscow (http://maps.yandex.ru/
- Search for Moscow, Russia - Then click
on the "??????" (Traffic) button.)
In the past, similar attacks have elicited a
very strong reaction from Russian authorities, and may be followed
by a marked increase in armed police foot patrols. The intent of
these is to ensure that visibly-higher levels of security have been
imposed; these patrols are likely to make routine stops of
foreigners and minorities. All American citizens are strongly
encouraged to carry identification with them at all times.
The American Citizen Services Unit of the Embassy of the United
States in Moscow, Russia, provides a broad range of
statutorily-mandated services to American citizens residing in or
visiting Russia. These services include routine passport,
citizenship, notarial, Federal Benefits, and voting assistance
functions. Appointments are required for all services; you can make
an appointment by calling the ACS Unit at 7 (495) 728-5577, or
on-line at
https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=MOS&appcode=1.
We also provide emergency services in the
event of death, arrest, destitution, and illness of individual
American citizens, and in disaster situations. For more information
about these services, please visit our website at
http://moscow.usembassy.gov,
which has information for Americans living in
or visiting Russia under the topic heading “Citizen Services.”
We strongly recommend that Americans who
travel to or reside in Russia visit
http://travel.state.gov/travel/abroad_registration.html, to
register your contact information on-line with
the Embassy. By doing this, you will receive any emergency
information sent by the Embassy. (Please note that registering with
the Embassy does not satisfy the Russian government’s requirement
that all visitors register their presence in Russia through their
visa sponsors within three business days of arrival.)
Please do not hesitate to contact the American
Citizen Services Unit if we can be of further assistance. You can
reach us via telephone 7-495-728-5577, by fax 7-495-728-5084, or by
e-mail at
moscowwarden@state.gov.
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This Travel warning is being issued
on
October 02, 2006
to remind
American citizens traveling or living in Russia that there remains a
heightened potential for terrorist actions, including attacks against
civilians. This situation is likely to continue for some time. This
supersedes the Public Announcement of April 4, 2006 and expires on March
31, 2007.
Acts of terrorism including bombings
and hostage taking have occurred in Russia over the last several years.
Bombings have occurred at Russian government buildings, hotels, tourist
sites, markets, entertainment venues, schools, residential complexes,
and on public transportation including the subway and scheduled
commercial air flights. Hostage taking incidents have included a raid
in 2004 on a school that resulted in horrific losses of life of
children, teachers, and parents. In October 2005, 200-300 gunmen
attacked police and military facilities in a city in the North Caucasus
region.
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Presently, there is no specific
indication that American institutions or citizens are targets but
there is a general risk of American citizens being victims of
indiscriminate terrorist attacks. American citizens in Russia
should be aware of their personal surroundings and follow good
security practices. Americans are urged to remain vigilant and
exercise good judgment and discretion when using any form of public
transportation. When traveling, Americans may wish to provide a
friend, family member, or co-worker a copy of their itinerary.
Americans should avoid large crowds and public gatherings that lack
enhanced security measures. Travelers should also exercise a high
degree of caution and remain alert when patronizing restaurants,
casinos, nightclubs, bars, theaters, etc., especially during peak
hours of business.
The North Caucasus region is of
special concern. Due to continued civil and political unrest throughout
much of the Caucasus region, the Department of State already warns U.S.
citizens against travel to Chechnya and all areas that border it: North
Ossetia, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Stavropol, Karachayevo-Cherkessiya, and
Kabardino-Balkariya. U.s. government personnel are generally prohibited
from traveling to these areas, and American citizens residing in these
areas should depart immediately as the safety of Americans and other
foreigners cannot be effectively guaranteed.
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American citizens living in Russia or
traveling there for even a few days are strongly urged to register with
the embassy or nearest consulate general. Registration will allow the
embassy to provide direct information on the security situation as
necessary. Registration is done on-line and can be done in advance of
travel. Information on registering can be found at the embassy web
site, www.usembassy.ru, or at the Department of State's Consular Affairs
website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs
As the department continues to
develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens
overseas, it shares credible threat information through its consular
information program documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov.
In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll
line at 1-202-501-4444.
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CITY – Mexico is facing a sort of perfect storm of floods that breed
mosquitoes, prompting a big increase in the number of hemorrhagic dengue
cases, the country's top epidemiological official said Wednesday.
July 1, 2010
The Mexican government announced on Tuesday the
end of the health alert for the AH1N1 flu virus after 14 months in which
1,289 people died in this country and 72,000 cases were registered.
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Thailand's PM declares emergencyApril
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.
January 5, 2010
BEIJING: The Chinese capital was in the grip of
its coldest weather in 20 years Tuesday after snow storms caused chaos,
while South Korea sent out an army of civil servants and soldiers to clear
clogged roads. China's national weather centre said the mercury dipped
Tuesday to minus 15.6 degrees Celsius (four Fahrenheit) - the lowest in more
than two decades, after Beijing was hit by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years
at the weekend.
UK Did Not Pass Plane Bomber Intel To the U.S.
January5, 2010
Gordon Brown's spokesman says there is "no suggestion" the UK passed
intelligence to the US that they did not act on, regarding the alleged
Detroit plane bomber.
It follows
reports that the White House accused the Prime Minister's
spokesman of making a "mistake" when he appeared, on Monday, to confirm the
UK told the US that
Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab had links to extremists over a year
ago.
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.
June3, 2009 East Asia / Pacific - Australia
Australia raised the H1N1 flu alert level in the worst
hit state of Victoria on Wednesday and warned more areas would follow as
the national total topped 500.
March
3, 2009 Americas - Mexico
More than 800 federal and local police have
been assigned to improve security in and around Mexico City's
international airport after a series of armed robberies against
travelers who exchanged money there, authorities announced Monday.
4 Indonesians die of bird flu; toll climbs to 119
March
3, 2009 East Asia / Pacific -
Indonesia Four Indonesians have died of
bird flu, bringing the death toll in the country hardest hit by the
disease over the past several years to 119, an official said Tuesday.
February 26, 2009
PHOENIX - The U.S. State Department and
universities around the country are warning college students headed for
Mexico for some spring-break partying of a surge in drug-related murder and
mayhem south of the border.
February
13, 2009
A Colgan Air-operated Continental Connection flight from Newark, N.J., to
Buffalo, N.Y., went down about six miles from its destination airport
Wednesday night, killing all 49 aboard and at least one person on the
ground. An FAA spokeswoman said there was no distress call before the
Bombardier Q400 dropped off the radar. Colgan Air is a subsidiary of
Pinnacle Airlines. Continental Airlines Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner said,
"Continental extends its deepest sympathy to the family members and loved
ones of those involved in this accident."
Bloomberg (2/13)
February
6, 2009
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been reported in more localities across
Vietnam, raising fears of a possible epidemic, official and media
reports said Friday.
Is China Covering up a New Bird Flu Epidemic?February
3, 2009
Certainly there seems to be very strong
evidence it is. There have already been eight reported cases of humans
contracting the potential deadly H5N1 virus, from which
five people have
died this year. And despite the fact that Hong Kong officials have been
finding dead birds infected with the virus washing up onto its shores in
recent days from the mainland, China has not made any official statement
concerning an outbreak among birds.
February 2, 2009 Thailandnews.net -- seeking political
asylum claiming they face persecution at home, because they fought alongside
U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. "Today we will send 190 Hmong
back to. . .
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people, flattening buildings and triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant.
Hundreds of people were injured when the 6.8-magnitude tremor struck the
Niigata area.
Feb.
26, 2007 Tokyo, Japan:In a move aimed at further
thwarting terrorist attacks, passengers on all international flights will be
prohibited from bringing aboard liquids in containers larger than 100
milliliters starting Thursday
South / Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Earthquake PreparednessFeb.
13, 2007 Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan:
The
U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan would like to remind American Citizens that
Kyrgyzstan is located in a seismically-active zone.
Registration Rules Stir Up Confusion
Feb. 5, 2007 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.
Large swathes of greater Jakarta ground to a halt yesterday
after the heaviest rain in at least five years left many areas of the
Indonesian capital several metres underwater.
BA
running normal flight schedule
Europe - United Kingdom British Airways is running flights as
normal from Heathrow and Gatwick after averting a strike by cabin crew.
Thai airport hit by runway cracks1/29/07 Bangkok -
Thailand's transport ministry is to recommend some domestic flights be
transferred from Bangkok's new airport to the decommissioned old one.
Islamabad Marriott
Hotel Attack Pakistan -
It was reported that on January 26, 2007, at
approximately 2:37 p.m. local time, a bomb exploded at the back area
of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Nestle dairy plant in Colombia destroyed
Americas - Colombia
A pickup truck carrying 660 pounds of
explosives destroyed a dairy plant owned by
Swiss food giant Nestle SA in southern Colombia,
an attack police attributed Thursday to leftist
rebels
East Asia / Pacific -
Philippines
Philippine troops closed in Thursday on another
veteran of the Abu Sayyaf extremist group, a day
after announcing the death of a senior leader
wanted in the beheading of a California tourist.
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