Train strikes planned for October 23rd and November 6th will go ahead after talks broke down. The work stoppages will occur from 6a-9a both days.

Patricia has rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane Thursday afternoon and is forecast to make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday as a dangerous hurricane. A hurricane watch is in place from Cabo Corrientes to Punta San Telmo. Damaging winds, storm surge flooding and rainfall flooding are all threats …

Turkey will hold legislative elections Nov. 1. Political rallies and demonstrations will become more frequent in the days leading up to and following the elections. Travelers should avoid gatherings and remain alert to surroundings.