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point1.gif (1077 bytes) Patriot Travel
       Medical
       Insurance
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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Up to US$2,000,000 of medical expense coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Repatriation expenses
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency Reunion
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) US$25,000 AD&D
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Optional rider for high risk sports
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365
online1.jpg (918 bytes)Terrorism coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Lost Luggage Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365 

 


901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Short-term 5 days to 2 years worldwide medial insurance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad and  non-US citizens traveling outside their country of citizenship
 


underwritten by

SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.

Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.

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        Medical
       Insurance
       Series

 

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Medical insurance for persons traveling outside their home country
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Up to US$1 million coverage
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Emergency medical evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Repatriation of   mortal remains
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency Dental
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency
medical reunion
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Trip Interruption Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Optional Hazardous Sports Coverage
online1.jpg (918 bytes)Terrorism coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Lost Luggage Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7
/365 
 
Specially designed for
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U.S. citizens traveling abroad
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Foreign nationals visiting the U.S.
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International travelers worldwide
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Business Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Leisure Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Adventure Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International Students
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Conventioneers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Missionaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Visiting Families




Underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder

 



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      International

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Medical insurance for persons traveling outside their home country
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Up to US$1 million coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency medical evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Return of mortal remains
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Repatriation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency medical reunion
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Return of minor children
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Trip Interruption Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Hazardous Sports
Coverage
online1.jpg (918 bytes) Including coverage for most acts of War and Terrorism
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365
Specially designed for

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. citizens traveling abroad
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Foreign nationals visiting the U.S.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International travelers worldwide
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Leisure Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Adventure Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International Students
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Conventioneers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Missionaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Combination of monthly and 15 days coverage is available.

 



Underwritten by
Virginia Surety Company
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best


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Professional

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Travel Medical Insurance for executives who require a 12 month comprehensive medical policy with coverage for multiple trips of 30 days duration or less.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365 

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)The Atlas Professional is designed to take the risk out of frequent business travel.

underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder

 


point1.gif (1077 bytes)Atlas Group
    
Travel

 

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Medical insurance for groups of 5  traveling outside their home country
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Coverage: 5 days to 12 months
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Up to US $1 million coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency medical evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Optional Hazardous Sports Coverage
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Terrorism coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365 

Specially designed fo
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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Missionaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Organizations
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Corporations
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Conventioneers


underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder


 

point1.gif (1077 bytes) Patriot
     Group Travel
     Medical
     Insurance
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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Short term medial overage for groups of 11 or more outside their country of citizenship
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Repatriation expenses
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency Reunion
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) US$25,000 AD&D
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Optional rider for high risk sports
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Term Life option
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Groups of 11 or more traveling outside of their country of residence
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Student groups
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Missionary groups
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business groups

Underwritten by
SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.



point1.gif (1077 bytes) International
       Citizen Economy
         (ICE)

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Renewable long-term international medical, dental and term life insurance for international citizens
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Affordable worldwide coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)The International Citizen Economy plan is available to citizens of all countries of the world.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. citizens traveling abroad
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Foreign nationals visiting the U.S.


underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder



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         Platinum &
         Premier

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Comprehensive Worldwide Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)$5 Million Lifetime Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Human Organ Transplants
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Prescription Drugs
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Emergency Medical Evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Maternity Care

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Foreign Dignitaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) US Citizens traveling abroad
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Non-US Citizens
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Missionaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Visiting Families
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International Students
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Retirees Overseas


underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder

 

 

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        Accident Plan
(MAP)


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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Comprehensive personal accident plan for global travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) High-limit Accidental Death & Dismemberment
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) High limit Permanent and Total Disability insurance

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Including coverage for most acts of War and Terrorism
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)U.S. citizens and
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) non-U.S. citizens at least 18 years old but not yet 65


underwritten through MNU, Lloyd’s Coverholder

 

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        Insurance for
        Hazardous Sport
        Activities

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Insurance coverage for a large array of extreme sports.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Coverage for medical expenses.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency Medical Evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365
 

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Patriot Extreme provides coverage for U.S. citizens & non-US citizens while traveling outside of their home country.


Underwritten by SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.


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Ambulance
    
Evacuation
    
Services -
MEDJET

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Air Transport to medical facility of member's choice
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Worldwide Air Medical Evacuation and Emergency Consultation Service 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Translation assistance of foreign medical reports
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Transport services from home hospital to specialty hospital throughout the USA
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Specially designed for Both Domestic and International Travelers 


Underwritten by Lloyd's of London
Rated A by AM Best Company, and A+ by Standard and Poors


 

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency medical evacuation Insurance
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Return of mortal remains
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Political evacuation & repatriation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency reunion; Return of children
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Accidental death & dismemberment and medical expenses for travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365


Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Excellent supplemental coverage for all international travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Indispensable for frequent international travelers and expatriates
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business Travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Vacationer


Underwritten by Insurance Co.
of the State of Pennsylvania

Rated A++ "Superior"
by A.M. Best Co.

 


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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Renewable long-term international medical, dental and term life insurance for international citizens
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Affordable worldwide coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global Basic Insurance is available to citizens of all countries of the world.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. citizens traveling abroad
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Foreign nationals visiting the U.S.


Underwritten by SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.




point1.gif (1077 bytes) RESIDE Prime
      Worldwide
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        Medical Plan


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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Comprehensive major medical coverage to anyone, anywhere in the world
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Up to US $5 million lifetime benefits
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Choose your own doctors
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Emergency Medical Evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Accident Death & Dismemberment
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Maternity Care
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Chiropractic
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Prescription Drugs
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) US Citizens traveling abroad
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Non-US Citizens
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Missionaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International   Students
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Retirees Overseas
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Foreign Dignitaries
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Visiting Families
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Foreign Nationals


Underwritten by Lloyd's, London.  
Rated A "Excellent" by A.M. Best.



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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Long-term, worldwide medical coverage for individual and families
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Up to US$5,000,000 lifetime benefits
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency medical evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Choice of hospital or doctor worldwide
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Maternity coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Transplant Coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Pre-existing Conditions
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Chiropractic Care
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Non-U.S. citizens
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. expatriates
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Frequent travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Individuals with multiple countries of residence
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Individuals seeking private health care alternatives


Underwritten by SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.


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         ExecutiveSM

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Annual medical expense coverage to US$1,000,000
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency evacuation & repatriation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Emergency reunion
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) $25,000 accident coverage
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Global assistance available 24/7/365

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Executives who travel frequently outside the U.S.

 


Underwritten by SIRIUS International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.


point1.gif (1077 bytes) Inbound
         Immigrant
     Insurance

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Interim medical coverage
(up to 5 years) for recent immigrants to the U.S.
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Renewable
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Coverage for doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Surgeries

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Visitors to the USA
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Recent immigrants to the U.S. who may not yet qualify to apply for permanent health insurance from U.S. domestic companies



Insurance Co.
of the State of Pennsylvania

Rated A++ "Superior"
by A.M. Best Co.



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     Plan

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Major medical expense coverage up to US$250,000
(while in U.S. only)
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Benefits similar to Medicare on a temporary basis
 
Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) New U.S. residents and U.S. citizens who are awaiting Medicare eligibility


Lloyd's of London underwriting syndicates



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        Benefit Plan

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International group employee benefit plan
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Access to health care anywhere in the world
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Medical, life, dental & indemnity benefits
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International emergency assistance
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Medical evacuation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Around the clock availability
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Full portability between countries

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International employees and their families moving, traveling or living abroad.


SIRIUS
International Insurance Corp.
Rated A "Excellent"
by A.M. Best Co.

 

point1.gif (1077 bytes)International &
       Special Use
       Term Life
        Insurance

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. dollar term life insurance for use when there is an international insurable interest involved
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) For business or personal use

Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) International Employees of U.S. company
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad whose life insurance needs cannot be fully met by traditional insurance companies



Lloyd's of London underwriting syndicates



point1.gif (1077 bytes)High-Limit
        Accident
        Insurance
can be used as Special Global Short Term Life Insurance and Disability

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes)Specially Desigened Worldwide Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage to $10 million
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) 24-hour coverage   for all-risks and common carriers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Short or long term
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Disability options
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Optional coverage for Acts of War or Acts of  Terrorism


Specially designed for
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business travelers , international students, war correspondents, military families, tour groups, adventure travelers
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Anyone engaged in high risk or hazardous activities, and anyone traveling, working or living abroad


Lloyd's of London underwriting syndicates

 








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        Ransom
          Insurance

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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Ransom Money
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Informant money
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Extortion
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Crisis Management Service
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Legal Liabilities
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Personal Security  Consultation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business Security
    Consultation
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Reward Money
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Loss of Ransom in Transit

Specially designed for
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901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Families
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Business
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Corporations
901bbalb.gif (879 bytes) Worldwide Risks



Lloyd's of London underwriting syndicates

 

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”Tenga un viaje seguro! Ayez un voyage sūr! Have a safe trip!


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


East Asia / Pacific - China  June 30, 2007
Special police for Beijing games
The Chinese authorities say they have established a special military unit to provide security for the Beijing Olympics next year.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya  May 5, 2007
Kenya Airways plane
crashed
A Kenya Airways plane that crashed in Cameroon on Saturday has been found submerged in a swamp and there is no chance of any survivors, officials say.

Europe - France
France opens fastest railway link  
Mar. 15, 2007
France's fastest rail link to date has been inaugurated with the service's first train travelling from Paris to the east on Thursday afternoon. Trains on the line are set to travel at 320km/h (200mph).  The service will open to passengers on 10 June when they will be able to travel further east to other EU states.

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East Asia / Pacific - Japan
Ban on liquids expanded for all international flights
  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

Europe - Russia  
Explosion in Russian McDonald's
 Feb. 19, 2007
An explosion at a McDonald's restaurant in the Russian city of St Petersburg has slightly injured six people with concussion and cuts from flying glass. 

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Americas - Mexico
'Safest city' now has drug war
Feb. 16, 2007
Monterrey, Mexico:
: An affluent city just two hours from Texas is the newest battleground in a war between drug cartels

Sub-Saharan Africa - Guinea
Guinea Airport Situation 
Feb. 14, 2007
This warden message is being issued to update American citizens regarding information on Air France flights out of Guinea. A flight left Guinea for Paris yesterday. We believe Air France will try to operate flights to Paris starting Thursday, February 15 to Sunday February 19, 2007.

East Asia / Pacific - Indonesia
Bird flu virus kills Indonesian  
Feb. 9, 2007
West Java, Indonesia A 20-year-old woman in Indonesia who tested positive for bird flu has died, becoming the country's 64th human victim, a health official said

Americas - Brazil
Brazil airport hub faces revamp after court battle  
Feb.9,2007
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) -- Slick runways at Brazil's busiest airport will undergo major overhauls this month after officials tried to ban wide-body jets because of fears they could skid off its short landing strips, the airport's authority said Thursday.

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East Asia / Pacific - Vietnam
Vietnam plans new railway link
Feb. 6, 2007
Hanoi: The Vietnamese authorities have approved plans to build a $33bn (£15bn) rail link between the capital, Hanoi, to Ho Chi Minh City in the south.

New Thailand airport off to rough start  Feb. 2, 2007
BANGKOK, Thailand - The taxiways are cracked, the terminal has leaks and some airlines even wonder whether it's safe to fly into Thailand's new international airport.

Australians warned about crime in Caribbean Feb. 2, 2007
SYDNEY, Australia: The foreign affairs department said in an official travel advisory that fans needed to be aware of safety issues at the World Cup, to be hosted by six Caribbean nations from March 10 until April 28. "In some parts of the Caribbean, violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping and murder is common," the advisory said.

Breaking News that International Travelers Need to Know!

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UK Updated Polonium-210 Information  Jan. 31, 2007
Europe - United Kingdom: This information is meant primarily for Americans who were in Britain from November through December 2006. It is an update to the December 11, 2006 warden message concerning events in the UK invol