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Westerners Targeted by Terrorists in India! (Updated)

November 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Reports of Westerners being attacked and killed in Mumbai, India, are hitting the news wires now, with death counts ranging from 16 to 80 depending upon the source. Initially, Fox News Channel reported the Taj Hotel was attacked and is on fire and as many as 25 deaths in the city known as India’s financial [...]

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Persian Gulf Incident Prompts Travel Reminder

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Three months ago, an incident involving a U.S. Navy ship and Iranian speedboats made headlines around the world. In recent days, more ominous headlines have surfaced: Navy Fires Warning Flare as Iranian Boat Approaches in Persian Gulf Gates: Iran Boosts Support for Militia Iran installs three more nuclear cascades: IRNA As tensions continue to rise, [...]

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Skirmish Prompts ‘Get Out of Iran Free’ Cards

January 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments

This morning, news broke about as many as five Iranian speedboats harassing U.S. Navy ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz surface, prompting fears of a new powder keg being exploding in the volatile Middle East. In response, one organization is offering “GET OUT OF IRAN FREE” Cards to Westerners living, working and/or traveling in [...]

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