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Malaysia the next dangerous spot for Americans, embassy warns

January 15, 2010
Malaysia the next dangerous spot for Americans, embassy warns

Malaysia has just gotten a little more dangerous according to the U.S. embassy there. Tourists are encouraged to be cautious and watch out for pirates and terrorists, who may not have American interests in mind.
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Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel massacre remembered

November 27, 2009
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel massacre remembered

A year ago, there was nothing but chaos in Mumbai, India. Gunmen held hotel guests and employees hostage. The media coverage in the U.S. was shameful — never really recounting the heroism, bravery and sheer strength of a the city’s people that day. When the smoke cleared, 31 people had lost their lives. It’s a...
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China, a great place to visit, kind of

November 16, 2009
China, a great place to visit, kind of

Politics seems to be getting in the way of a good trip to Asia for the U.S. president who is in the middle of his eight day tour of Asia. Sunday and Monday, President Obama visits China.
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$1 a night in Singapore

October 10, 2009
$1 a night in Singapore

The world has gone crazy. Hotels offering cars and now airlines offering hotel room. And for $1 the first night, it's not a bad deal. Now all you need is an expensive ticket to Singapore.
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India trip for $999

October 9, 2009
India trip for $999

It's not a deal, it's a steal. Travelzoo has found a fabulous trip for next spring -- A week in India, hotel, airfare and breakfast all for less than $1,000. The trip includes a nonstop flight from New York City. So Go!
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TSA faces the wrath of Khan

August 16, 2009
TSA faces the wrath of Khan

Someone with a tan like that has got to be trouble, Homeland Security agents must have thought. And then they saw his ID: "This dude's name is Khan. Red Alert! Red Alert!" What they didn't know, as they held him up, was he's one of the most famous actors in India.
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The King of North Korea

August 7, 2009
The King of North Korea

When two Current TV reporters returned to the U.S., it made us wonder. What the heck where they thinking heading off to North Korea? Really, the pair only went into the country for about 30 seconds, but they didn't have visa and then spent more than four months. See, visas are important.
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