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A tourist urinated atop the dome of the cathedral, where expectations of finding a bathroom would be very low.

Man fined after peeing at top of Florence Cathedral, and other tourist news

August 23, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.

Italy: A tourist was fined nearly $500 after urinating at the top of the historic Florence Cathedral. The man, who was caught after relieving himself in a porter's lodge in...

A visitor walks by a thermal camera monitor showing the body temperature of visitors at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea offers MERS insurance for tourists

August 23, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

South Korea: In the wake of at least 20 MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) deaths, the government has launched experimental plasma tests to fight the illness and is working to...

At 10 p.m., drinking on the streets becomes an offense in Magaluf, a resort on the Spanish island of Majorca.

Spanish party town cracks down on nudity, partying in the streets

August 23, 2019 at 12:33 p.m.

Spain: As of Tuesday, partygoers on the island of Majorca could be fined up to $800 for public nudity in the resort town of Magaluf. Skinny-dipping, public urination, balcony hopping...

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...

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