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arrow.gif (61 bytes) When you click "Submit" button to send your application online for Travel Medical Insurance or Trip Protection/Cancellation, your application will go directly to the underwriting department of the insurance company. It will take only from 2 to 3 minutes for your payment to be approved. Then, you will receive Virtual ID Card(s) and Summary of Coverage immediately on your computer monitor. They are the official document. Please print them out for your records. You can use your Virtual ID Card to verify benefits and obtain worldwide assistance 24/7 while traveling.

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Travel Medical Insurance

earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Liaison Majestic underwritten by The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, rated A "Excellent" by A.M. Best. Medical Insurance for people traveling outside their Home Country. Perfect for trips between 5 days and 3 years. Monthly renewal option available. announ2.jpg (919 bytes) Terrorism coverage is included. You can get quotes as well as purchase Liaison Majestic online using our secure system. Immediate coverage is available once you are satisfied with the quotation. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer.
No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Series underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families traveling overseas -- Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Atlas plan is just what you're looking for. The packages are available from a minimum of 5 days up to a maximum of one year. Renewable up to 36 months. During your trip, if you have to return home for a short period of time, the Home Country Rider is also available. Sport Rider is available.  announ2.jpg (919 bytes) Terrorism coverage is included. You can get quotes as well as purchase Atlas Travel Insurance online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Patriot Travel Medical Insurance(R) underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families traveling overseas from 5 days up to two years coverage. announ2.jpg (919 bytes) Terrorism coverage is included. There are two Patriot Travel Medical Insurance programs available to meet your needs, providing up to US$2,000,000 of medical coverage. Coverage can be obtained from a minimum of 5 days up to a maximum of 2 years. Patriot products address the travel medical insurance needs of US citizens and foreign nationals who need temporary medical insurance while traveling for business or pleasure anywhere outside their country of citizenship. Coverage includes medical evacuation, repatriation, and your choice of deductibles and policy limits. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot Travel Medical Insurance online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer.
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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Patriot Platinum Travel Medical InsuranceSM announ2.jpg (919 bytes)underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families traveling overseas from 5 days up to three years coverage. Patriot PlatinumSM provides first-class protection for the discerning international traveler who wants to obtain the maximum coverage available in a short-term travel medical product on the market today. Patriot Platinum builds upon the Patriot Travel plan by providing up to $8,000,000 of coverage with enhanced benefits and services and our Global Concierge & Assistance ServicesSM. There are two plans available:
Patriot Platinum International
SM provides coverage for U.S. citizens traveling outside the U.S. and Patriot Platinum AmericaSM provides coverage for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country. Coverage can be obtained from a minimum of five days up to three years.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) StudentSecureSM underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated, worldwide health coverage for students pursuing their education abroad. StudentSecureSM is designed specifically to meet the insurance needs of international students. Whether you are looking for individual coverage or coverage for the entire family, our select and budget options have the features you need. Each plan includes coverage for emergency medical evacuation, intercollegiate sports, acts of terrorism and more! No Required Physical Exam.  note.gif (85 bytes) If you reside reside in Florida or have a mailing address in Florida, please contact us at 877-211-3654 or Info@worldwidemedicalplans.com before submitting your application for this plan.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Atlas Professional underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated, for business travelers, U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens. The Atlas Professional is available to executives who require a 12 month comprehensive medical policy with coverage for multiple trips of 30 days duration or less. If you maintain medical coverage in your home country, the Atlas Professional is designed to take the risk out of your business travel. You can get quotes as well as purchase Atlas Professional online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam. note.gif (85 bytes) If you reside reside in Florida or have a mailing address in Florida, please contact us at 877-211-3654 or Info@worldwidemedicalplans.com  before submitting your application for this plan.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)   Patriot Executive(R) Travel Medical Insurance  underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, for Business travelers, U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, (annual coverage) If you are an executive that travels frequently outside your country of citizenship throughout the year, don't risk finding yourself ill or injured in a foreign country. Make sure you have a plan that provides appropriate medical coverage. Patriot Executive provides up to US$1,000,000 of medical coverage for these individuals and their families. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot Executive Plan online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Liaison International underwritten by Virginia Surety Insurance Company, A+ Rated,
Medical Insurance for people traveling outside their Home Country. Perfect for trips between 5 days and 6 months. Monthly renewal option available. announ2.jpg (919 bytes)
Terrorism coverage is included. You can get quotes as well as purchase Liaison International online using our secure system. Immediate coverage is available once you are satisfied with the quotation. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Wander Annual International Medical Insurance for Frequent Traveler underwritten by The Insurance company of the State of Pennsylvania, A+ Rated. This plan is 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. You can get quotes as well as purchase Wander Annual International Medical Insurance online using our secure system. Immediate coverage is available once you are satisfied with the quotation. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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Major Worldwide Medical Plans

earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  CitizenSecureSM underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated, Annually-renewable, long term international medical insurance for U.S. citizens traveling overseas and non-US citizens worldwide. The International Citizen Series is available to citizens of all countries of the world. The CitizenSecureSM offers worldwide coverage. You will have freedom to choose doctors and hospital around the world. For worldwide coverage, excluding the U.S. and Canada, either the Premier or Risk Share plans will meet your needs. You can quote as well as purchase the CitizenSecureSM online using our secure system. Your Application will go directly to the Underwriter for immediate evaluation.  

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  International Citizen Economy (ICE) underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated,
Annually-renewable, long term international medical insurance for US citizens traveling overseas and non-US citizens worldwide. Long term international medical, dental and term life insurance for international citizens. The International Citizen Economy plan is available to citizens of all countries of the world offering affordable worldwide coverage. You can quote as well as purchase International Citizen Economy online using our secure system. Your Application will go directly to the Underwriter for evaluation.  note.gif (85 bytes) If you reside in Florida or have a mailing address in Florida, please contact us at 877-211-3654 or Info@worldwidemedicalplans.com before submitting your application for ICE.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)   Global Basic InsuranceSM underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families traveling overseas (1 year or longer)  Annually renewable Global Basic Insurance is designed to provide coverage similar to Global Medical Insurance, however, it features specific dollar limits on most benefits. This is the perfect plan for those who want coverage for a variety of medical services, but are seeking to reduce their premium costs. You can quote as well as purchase Global Basic Insurance online using our secure system. Your Application will go directly to the Underwriter for evaluation.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)   Global Medical Insurance(R) underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families traveling overseas (1 year or longer) Global Medical Insurance is a long-term, annually renewable, medical insurance plan with a $5,000,000 lifetime policy limit. Global Medical Insurance is designed to provide worldwide coverage to non-US citizens and to US expatriates who want a quality medical insurance plan that will respond to their medical needs anywhere in the world. You can get quotes as well as purchase Global Medical Insurance online using our secure system. Your Application will go directly to the Underwriter for evaluation and approval.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) RESIDE Prime Worldwide Medical Plan underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated, Renewable permanent health coverage for non-U.S. residents and U.S. Expatriates. Providing comprehensive health insurance for persons residing outside of the United States, RESIDE Prime also provides benefits to non-U.S. residents. You can quote as well as purchase RESIDE Prime Plan online using our secure system. Your Application will go directly to the Underwriter for evaluation and approval.

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Emergency Medical & Political Evacuation Insurance

earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Sky RescueSM underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated.
Sky Rescue
SM provides international Emergency medical Evacuation, Repatriation, Political Evacuation to meet your needs in an emergency. This coverage is available to those under the age of 65 traveling outside their country of citizenship. The plan may be purchased for three months, six months, or 12 months. No Required Physical Exam.

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Global Accident & Sport Insurance

earth6.gif (21878 bytes) MultiNational Accident Plan (MAP) underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated. The first comprehensive personal accident plan for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, individuals & families, international travelers . MAP features high limit Accidental Death and Dismemberment and high limit Permanent and Total Disability insurance - including coverage for most acts of War and Terrorism. This plan may be purchased alone or as a supplement to any other product. No Required Physical Exam. You can get quotes as well as purchase MultiNational Accident Plan online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. 

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Patriot ExtremeSM underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, Travel Medical Insurance & Hazardous Sport Coverage for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, Individuals & Families of  traveling overseas. Patriot Extreme is designed for the adventurous international traveler. Patriot Extreme provides benefits for those traveling abroad who also intend to participate in a select group of athletic activities. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot ExtremeSM online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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Worldwide Group Travel Medical Insurance

earth6.gif (21878 bytes)   Patriot Group Travel Medical Insurance(R) 5 or more individuals (5 days up to 1 year) Patriot Group Travel Medical Insurance is designed for organizations who have a group of 5 or more members that will be traveling together, and are traveling to a destination that is not the country of citizenship of any of the traveling members. Patriot Group Travel Medical Insurance provides the same benefits as the individual Patriot Travel Medical Insurance but with a 10% discount for applying as a group. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot Group TravelSM online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Atlas Group Series
underwritten by Lloyd's of London, A+ Rated, for 5 or more individuals, U.S. citizens and non-US citizens. Traveling internationally in a group of 5 or more individuals for at least 5 days? Atlas Group coverage may be right for you! Atlas Group Travel Insurance provides the same quality coverage as the Atlas Series product at a discount group rate making it ideal for student groups and missionary organizations. announ2.jpg (919 bytes) Terrorism coverage is included.  You can quote as well as purchase Atlas Group Series online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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Designed for a group of students studying abroad or participants of a group cultural exchange program.  Three plan options are available.  Basic short-term travel plan is an economical plan. Standard short-term travel plan is designed to meet the U.S. visa travel insurance requirements.  Long-term annual plan has the flexibility to be tailored to meet specific needs of each program and can be renewed annually.  Plans are available in monthly increments and if a minimum of 3 months is purchased, coverage may be renewed (without break in coverage) for a total of 24 months. 

Trip Cancellation Insurance

earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  RoundTrip Travel Benefits underwritten by Nationwide Insurance Company, A+ Rated, Protect your tickets, your luggage and your health worldwide. Why RoundTrip? So you'll be prepared. Who knows what could happen during a trip abroad – or before you even depart. Benefits include: Trip Cancellation; Interruption/Delay; Medical Transportation; Lost or Stolen Baggage; Missed Connection; Assistance Services. You can get quotes as well as purchase RoundTrip Travel Benefits online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Patriot T.R.I.P. EliteSM Premier Trip Cancellation Insurance underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated, To provide superior protection for a picture perfect vacation, there is Patriot T.R.I.P. Elite, a travel cancellation insurance program. Patriot T.R.I.P. Elite provides coverage for many of those unforeseen circumstances that may force the cancellation or interruption of your covered trip. In addition, this program can provide benefits for travel delays, baggage delays, emergency medical treatment and medical evacuation while you are away from home. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot T.R.I.P. EliteSM online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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earth6.gif (21878 bytes)  Patriot T.R.I.P.
SM
Trip Cancellation Insurance underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Company, A+ Rated. To help protect you from losing the money you've spent to travel, there is Patriot T.R.I.P., Patriot T.R.I.P. provides protection to travelers who are unable to travel or are interrupted during their trips due to circumstances such as illness or injury, jury duty, job layoff, terrorism or the bankruptcy of the tour operator, cruise line or airline. You can get quotes as well as purchase Patriot T.R.I.P.SM online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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Interim & Renewable Health Insurance for New Immigrants & Green Card Holders

earth6.gif (21878 bytes) Inbound Immigrant underwritten by The Insurance company of the State of Pennsylvania, A+ Rated. Medical protection specifically designed for foreign visitors, new immigrants to the United States. Finding coverage for immigrants is difficult, especially when trying to locate reasonably priced protection. Providing up to 5 years of protection, Inbound Immigrant is a scheduled benefit program that offers U.S. immigrants security against unforeseen medical conditions. You can get quotes as well as purchase Inbound Immigrant online using our secure system. You will even receive a Virtual ID Card immediately that you can print to your local printer. No Required Physical Exam.

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At Sunburst Worldwide Insurance Services, any and all of your information that you provide to us will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Any personal or medical records which you authorize us or our administrators or underwriters to request from any source will be returned only to the originating source, and any information compiled from the personal and medical records will be kept in strict confidence and will not be disclosed to any other party.

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Haben Sie eine sichere Reise! Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro! Ayez un voyage sűr! Have a safe trip!

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL NEWS BRIEFS:
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.

European food contamination kills 16, sickens 1150 June 1, 2011
A massive and unprecedented outbreak of bacterial infections linked to contaminated vegetables claimed two more lives in Europe on Tuesday, driving the death toll to 16. The number of sick rose to more than 1,150 people in at least eight nations. more...

Woman in face veil detained as France enforces ban April 11, 2011
 A woman has been detained in France for wearing an Islamic veil across her face, after a law banning the garment in public came into force.
more...

Faked Airline-Pilot Records Prompt India to Review Licenses March 25, 2011
India is reviewing the licenses of all of the 4,000-plus airline pilots working in the country, as police investigate at least 18 people suspected of using forged documents to win promotions or certification. more...

Tech bans study abroad travel to Mexico March 25, 2011
The Department of International Affairs officially has banned study abroad in Mexico through Texas Tech because of increased violence in the country caused by drug cartels. more...

China's Capital Tightens Controls on Foreign Media March 08, 2011
Officials in China's capital said Sunday that foreign reporters must seek government permission to conduct interviews in Beijing, taking a hard interpretation of current, more liberal regulations amid Internet calls for Middle East-style popular protests. more...

Beijing Says "Jasmine Protest" Calls Doomed to Fail March 08, 2011
Calls for "Jasmine Revolution" protests in Beijing are doomed to fail as people want peace and stability and government policies are popular, a spokeswoman for the city's government said on Sunday.
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Thousands of airline passengers bags mislaid during snow  January 05, 2011
Telegraph.co.uk: Passengers face the threat of a fresh wave of strikes in the New Year after leaders of the Unite union withdrew their backing for a peace deal.

Australia city braces for flood peak January 05, 2011
The Australian city of Rockhampton is bracing itself as devastating flood waters are expected to reach their highest levels in the next 12-18 hours. more...

Qantas grounds A380 fleet after engine failure November 4, 2010
Australia's Qantas grounded its entire fleet of Airbus A380s after a midair engine failure forced an emergency landing in Singapore. There were no injuries in the incident, which occurred about 15 minutes after takeoff, but Qantas said it would "suspend those A380 services until we are completely confident that Qantas safety requirements have been met."

Britain, Australia give travel warnings for India, Taiwan doesn't  September 20, 2010
 Australia and Britain on Monday warned their citizens about possible terror attacks in New Delhi but Taiwan underplayed the shooting of two of its citizens in the city a day earlier.  more...

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...

Bangkok raises security to high alert after recent blasts September 03, 2010
BANGKOK : Thailand has put over 460 locations across Bangkok on high alert on Friday in response to a series of grenade attacks that have rattled nerves in a city still under emergency rule after deadly protests. Royal palaces, key government buildings, power plants and public transport will receive special protection from the Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES), the body set up to monitor security since unrest in April.

Man seriously injured in Bangkok blast August 27, 2010
 A man was injured in a second bomb attack at the same central Bangkok location within a month, police said Friday, as the city remains under emergency rule after deadly anti-government protests.  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. 
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Peru plague outbreak kills 1, infects at least 31 August 4, 2010
LIMA, Peru – Peru's health minister says an outbreak of plague has killed a 14-year-old boy and infected at least 31 people in a northern coastal province.

Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue July 22, 2010
MEXICO 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.

Mexico Ends Swine-Flu Alert After 14 Months 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. . ..

South Korea foot-and-mouth outbreak spreads to mainland April 20, 2010
SEOUL: South Korea said Tuesday that an outbreak of foot-and-mouth had spread to its mainland from an island west of Seoul despite a mass cull aimed at containing the animal disease.

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.

Chile earthquake: Pacific nations brace for tsunami Feb. 27, 2010
Santiago's international airport was forced to close, a highway bridge ..."Tsunami waves in the deep ocean travel about the same speed as a jet plane and ...

Brazil Confirms Dengue Epidemic in 5 States February 20, 2010
 Brazilian authorities confirmed Thursday an epidemic of dengue fever in municipalities in five states and they attributed the spread of the disease to the massive movement of people around the country for the Carnival celebrations.

Group targets spiked drinks during Games February 10, 2010
Vancouver is fast becoming a party town as the Olympic Games near. But organizers of the SafeVibe campaign hope residents and visitors hitting bars and lounges don't fall victim to spiked drinks. ..

U.starts aid airdrops into Haiti January 19, 2010
The US military begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace a week after the devastating earthquake. Some 14,000 ready-to-eat meals and 15,000 litres of water were dropped north-east of the capital, Port-au-Prince, the US said.

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.

SKorea to kill animals to curb spread of 1st outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 8 years January 7, 2010
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea reported its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in eight years, prompting quarantine officials to prepare to slaughter cows, pigs and other animals to stop its spread, an official said Thursday. Six out of 185 dairy cows at a farm in Pocheon, about 30 miles (45 kilometres) north of Seoul, tested positive, Agriculture Ministry official Lee Chang-buhm told reporters.

U.S. lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban  January 4, 2010
The US lifts a 22-year immigration ban that stopped anyone with HIV/Aids from entering the country. . .
It put the US in a group of just 12 countries, also including Libya and Saudi Arabia, that excluded anyone suffering from HIV/Aids.

 

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