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The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Central African Republic (CAR), and recommends against all but essential travel outside the capital, Bangui. Travelers in CAR should exercise extreme caution. This replaces the Travel Warning of July 28, 2011, to reflect the current security situation and the potential for spontaneous demonstrations.

Armed militia groups, bandits, and poachers present real dangers, and the Central African government is unable to guarantee the safety of visitors in most parts of the country. There have been repeated attacks on Central African and expatriate travelers in the countryside. A

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Youve certainly had some fantastic travel experiences! Alison Eardley celebrated her fifth wedding anniversary under the northern lights in Swedens Ice Hotel while Liz Denial got kissed in Kenya by Olly Murs and Dermot OLeary, faring slightly better (or worse) than Gilli Galloway, who got kissed by a camel in Egypt.

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The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who chose to travel to Mauritania due to increased activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens. This replaces the Travel Warning for Mauritania, issued on March 11, 2011, to update information on security incidents and remind travelers of security concerns.

As noted in the Department of State’s Worldwide Caution dated July 26, 2011, AQIM has been designated as a terrorist organization by both the United States and the European Union.

As a result of perceived Western involvement in counterterrorism efforts, AQIM has declared its intention to attack Western targets. I

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A new survey from Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City found that three out of four parents think that insurance should cover obesity treatment. With more and more children falling into the obese category, the study wanted to investigate how obesity ranks among parents’ concerns. They found that about half of parents feel overweight children should undergo medical care while 81% feel the same about diabetes symptoms, 80% about asthma and 74% about a learning disability.

The study also asked parents if they would seek medical attention for a condition that would limit their child’s life expectancy and 94% said yes. The s

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