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With the Maoist uprising in Nepal and the unrest
from the attacks of September 11, 2001, visitors with upcoming trips
can find up-to-date information from a number of sources. If you
are planning a trip abroad, you should continue to monitor the situation
closely on the Web. The following sites are helpful:
U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu:
http://www.south-asia.com/USA/
U.S. Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public Announcements:
http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the British Government
department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/
The Overseas Security Advisory Council site, used by overseas workers
and students, includes comprehensive lists, embassy warnings and
"Dates to Watch" -- anniversaries of uprisings that are
possible trigger dates: http://www.ds-osac.org:
The British Empire once wrapped around the globe; the BBC still
does. Correspondents scattered everywhere file news reports on this
site: http://www.BBC.com:
Lonely Planet guidebooks' site has up-to-date information from travelers.
The "Thorntree" bulletin board touches on everything from
bandits at the waterfall to whether to bring your hair-dryer backpacking:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com:
The International Red Cross site provides information on disease
outbreaks and mass refugee movements: http://www.ifrc.org
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