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A woman smokes in a prohibited area of Beijing. Some critics wonder how the smoking ban will be enforced.

Beijing outlaws smoking in enclosed public places

August 23, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

China: Officials in Beijing have outlawed smoking in enclosed public spaces such as bars, airports, trains, shops and restaurants, a move that some hope will help reduce pollution in the...

Protesters clash with Peruvian police in Arequipa during a demonstration over a mine project.

Peruvian mine protests prompt martial law in south

August 23, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

Peru: After more than two months of violence and protests over a copper-mining project known as Tia Maria, the government declared a state of emergency in Islay and has instituted...

No more going it alone for visitors to Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. Lion attacks are among the reasons why.

Lion attacks mean no more going it alone in Zimbabwe park

August 23, 2019 at 12:26 p.m.

Zimbabwe: National Parks and Wildlife Authority announced that tourists visiting Mana Pools National Park no longer will be allowed to walk freely in the park. Visitors will be required to...

A woman lifts her hands up in front of police during a protest in front of the government building in Skopje, Macedonia.

Tourists behaving badly draw crackdowns in Italy, China

August 23, 2019 at 12:24 p.m.

Macedonia: Tensions between the government and opposition have heightened since February. The unrest has included protests and some violence, most notably on May 9, when police arrested members of an...

Embassies warn of increased violence at Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara

August 23, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

Mexico: Both the U.S. and Canadian embassies warned tourists in or around Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara about increased drug and gang violence in these regions. Several attacks, including shootouts and...

U.S. warns of threat to Americans in Honduran region

August 23, 2019 at 12:17 p.m.

Spain: A Russian oil rig carrying 1,400 tons of oil caught fire and later sank 15 miles west of the Spain's Canary Islands, causing an oil slick on popular tourist...

Dengue fever outbreak hits hundreds of thousands in Sao Paulo

August 23, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

Brazil: Health officials in Sao Paulo reported that an outbreak of dengue fever has killed more than 130 people and infected hundreds of thousands more this year, prompting an army...

Vehicles carrying members of the federal police arrive to reinforce security in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Violent surge targets police in Mexican state

August 23, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

Mexico: Authorities announced an increase in violent criminal activity in the west-central state of Jalisco and urged travelers to use caution. Police have been the targets of most violence, and...

Although martial law has been lifted in Thailand, don't expect to see the military presence disappear.

Martial law lifted, but Thailand still under strict security measures

August 23, 2019 at 12:09 p.m.

Thailand: Although martial law was lifted April 1, the strict regulations were reinforced later that day through another similar set of laws. Article 44 is a special security measure being...

A man makes his way through a flooded street in Copiapo, Chile. The region experienced the heaviest rains in 80 years.

Holiday season in Guatemala means pickpockets go to work

August 23, 2019 at 12:08 p.m.

Guatemala: Tourists should be aware that during the Semana Santa holiday season, crime does not take a holiday. Celebrated on and around Easter Sunday, the festivities draw large crowds, especially...

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