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October 15th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued an advisory warning against all travel to the border region between Thailand and Cambodia due to fighting which has broken out between Cambodian and Thai troops in the Preah Vihear Temple area.
The central area of Bangkok is also experiencing political demonstrations leading to violent outbreaks. Earlier this month there [...]
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October 15th, 2008 ,
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According to the latest reports we’ve seen, those with plans to be in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico in the next few days will need to pay close attention to the weather advisories. Omar has now turned into a hurricane (category 1) and will cause the usual havoc with rain, flooding [...]
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October 14th, 2008 ,
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Liverpool supporters will not be happy to learn that UEFA has banned Atletico Madrid from playing at the Vicente Calderon stadium for three games. The punishment was handed down to the Club following problems during the match against Marseille earlier this month.
An appeal is being set up, but the match scheduled for 22 October may [...]
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October 14th, 2008 ,
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Attention Skiers and Riders!
Continuing its trend to be the first in the U.S. to open for ski season, A-Basin is opening a number of slopes from this Wednesday, 13 October 2008. This early skiing opportunity is not for beginners, however, and lessons will not be available until November. Depending on snow conditions the new Montezuma Bowl is [...]
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October 11th, 2008 ,
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Rugby fans may want to take the opportunity to visit the land Down Under and take in some rugby action at the same time. Australia plays host to the World Cup games from October 25 to November 22 - with eighteen matches to be played at various locations throughout the country. Teams from England and [...]
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October 10th, 2008 ,
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Are you sick and tired of watching Simon King and the team as they present amazing wildlife action on TV? If the answer is yes, you might as well hang up your walking boots and head for the big Mara in the sky. On the other hand, if you find the current Big Cat Live [...]
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October 10th, 2008 ,
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The banking crisis has put Iceland in a very bad light at the moment, but the country is in still in a very good light as far as being one of the best locations for viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The best time to see them is between September and March when the days are shorter [...]
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October 8th, 2008 ,
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A lot of faithful Liverpool FC fans are expected to show up to support their club at the UEFA Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, October 22.
However you plan to get to the match it’s always smart to cover your assets… so to speak. Don’t pick up a penalty [...]
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October 8th, 2008 ,
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A significant number of Scottish rail workers walked out on strike at mid-day yesterday and a further 24-hour strike is planned for tomorrow from noon, Thursday 9 October 2008.
Restricted services will be operating between Edinburgh and Glasgow and destinations from there, resulting in serious disruption and cancellations for thousands of passengers. Some Virgin Rail services [...]
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October 8th, 2008 ,
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Fancy a break in the sun - mixed with some great football action? Why not make the trip to the Champions League match at Fenerbahce - Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, 21 October.
Arsenal fans - if you are going to the match - please don’t stick your neck out and leave matters in the hands of fate. [...]
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