Alert Archive for April 2009
Fuel shortage causes flight delays
Peru confirm first official case of Swine Flu
11 dead in gang related attacks
several suspected human cases of Swine Flu reported
Restaurants and cafes banned from serving all food
Johannesburg bus drivers strike leaving thousands of commuters stranded
Two low-intensity percussion bombs detonated in central Istanbul
Airport Authority Employees Union threaten 48-hour nationwide strike
Earthquake affects the state of Guerrero and Mexico City
Galeras Volcano erupts again
Concerns over possible violence at Labour day demonstrations
3 serious air balloon accidents in Luxor this year
FCO warn against all but essential travel to Mexico
CDC confirm cases of swine flu up to 40
Travellers should be vigilant in & around Antanarivo
Authorities arrest 35 coup suspects
3 killed in Istanbul shootout
Tigers decalre ceasefire which government reject
Swine fever in USA
FCO travel advise for Mexico
Junta's increasingly authoritarian and erratic behaviorfuels security and stability concerns
60 killed in suicide bombing
Bomb explosion outside Internet café in Beyoglu
State of emergency lifted
Mysterious influenza epidemic in Mexico state
Army and national police on alert ahead announcement of tax increases
Six hostages released
Kotoka International Airport workers consider strike measures
Tour guides begin sit-in at Cusco's airport
Second member of presidents family arrested
Travellers should avoid large gatherings and areas around polling stations
Militants attack Turkish oil supply vessel
Thousands protest demanding return of former president
Two dozen people killled in gang war
British kidnap victim released
Army say the state of emergency should be extended
Security at U.N offices increased
Maoist rebels seize Indian train
Strike results in fuel shortages in Lagos
British hostage released
State of Emergency to be extended
Aircraft passengers & crew taken hostage at Montego Bay
Election-related violence has been reported throughout Haiti
Two commuter trains collide
2 airports closed 16th to 18th April
Government issue storm warnings
Presidents brother arrested over alleged coup
Grenade attack on Memorial Centre
Security forces alertness level raised
Air traffic controllers stage 2 hr strike
Threat of anti-government protesters regrouping
Millions of Indians begin voting
Flooding affects Quito
Travellers stranded by port blockade of Calais for 3rd day
Militant group warn of further attacks against foreign installations
Fishermen block port of Calais
State of emergency will not be lifted whilst protesters remain in Bangkok
Election security increased over fears of increased tension & violence
Oruro bus drivers launch 24 hr strike
Tropical cyclone warning
Strikes may affect safety of travellers
State of emergency in force in Bangkok & surrounding provinces
Protesters end seige
Nippon Airways pilots announce 1 day strike
Navy rescue kidnapped ships captain
Military houseboat attacked
20 killed over cattle sales
Container ship seized by pirates
New case of bird flu reported
Transport workers launch nationwide strike
Search for suspect suicide bomber around Islamabad airport
Mexico City faces no water for upto1 week
Suicide bomb kills 26 people
North Korea go ahead and launch rocket
2 bomb attacks in Assam region
Country hit by 3 earthquakes
Restrictions at Tel Aviv airport
Earthquake strikes city near Rome
Security threat received for Islamabad and Lahore
Security increased ahead of summit
Worst rain in 50 years floods parts of Bogota
Bus blockade Johannesburg bridge
Workers to stage one day stoppage
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