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Snow causes travel chaos in England
Wed, 08 Feb	Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Heavy snow and freezing rain has caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled, and made road conditions perilous in most of England. More snow is expected in the next 24 hours, which could lead to more interruptions. Travellers should check with their airline or travel agent before departing.

Riots in the Maldives
Wed, 08 Feb	Source: www.news24.com
Crowds in the Maldives are rioting following the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed. The former president is blaming the riots on Islamic radicals, as the mob smashed many Buddhist relics in the national Museum on Wednesday. Conservative Islamic groups have previously protested tourist conduct on island resorts.

Cars Land to open at Disney California
Wed, 08 Feb	Source: travel.usatoday.com
Disney has confirmed it will open a new attraction called Cars Land, based on the popular films, at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim. The six acre attraction will include rides, restaurants, shops and a faux mountain.

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.

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