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Antonov A-12 Banned

United Arab Emirates bans Congo registered aircraft

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

It was learned that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued prohibition orders for their airspace on aircraft registered in the Congo DR, besides also affecting the same measure on Swaziland, Equato

Goa Bikini Ban

Goa government bans bikinis. From tourist ads for now

PANAJI - The Goa government has clarified that no diktat or guideline has been issued banning bikinis from the beaches.

National Archives To Ban Photography, Video

Tourists to be banned from taking photos at National Archives

WASHINGTON - Tourists will soon be banned from taking photographs or video at the National Archives main exhibit hall to help protect the Declaration of Independence, U.S.

Stop Terrorists Entry Program Act

US Congressman to reintroduce legislation barring travel from Iran

By eTN Staff Writer

Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (R-SC/3rd) announced his plans to reintroduce the Stop Terrorists Entry Program Act (STEP) into the House of Representatives, a bill he originally introduced in 2003.

Laptops In Airliner Cockpits

Lawmakers: Ban laptops in airliner cockpits

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that over

Tourists With HIV

Obama to lift ban on tourists with HIV

The United States President Barack Obama says he will overturn a 22-year-old law barring foreigners infected with HIV or AIDS from entering the US.

Death Tourism

Swiss consider ban on assisted suicide because of "death tourists"

The Swiss government is considering restricting or even banning organised assisted suicide in an attempt to reduce so-called "death tourism".

Catalonia Bans Happy Hours

Happy hours banned in Spain's tourist area

One of Spain's most popular tourist regions has banned "happy hour" drink offers in bars and nightclubs.

Tibet Ban For Foreigners Denied

Official denies reports that Tibet will be closed to foreign tourists

BEIJING — A Chinese official on Thursday denied reports that Tibet will be closed to foreign visitors over the sensitive Oct. 1 national day period.

An Issue Of Safety Or Culture?

Shark tour ban for Oahu passes first reading

By Gina Mangieri

On the long list of why opponents of shark tours don't like them, they say the tours are an affront to Hawaiian culture.

Maui Council OKs Shark-Tour Ban

Hawaii sharks are sacred - unless you kill them

Quote of the month from a politician on Maui:

"Councilwoman Jo Anne Johnson says the bill is a sign of respect for native Hawaiians who consider sharks to be sacred."

Halting Airplane Noise To Give Us Peace Act

Inflight cell phone ban considered by US Congress

WASHINGTON - A flight attendants' union says it supports a U.S. congressional bill to ban cell phone use by passengers while a plane is in flight.

P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises bans indoor smoking

The ban on P&O Cruises' Oceana, Ventura and adult-only Artemis will confine smokers to their cabin balconies and designated outside areas.

UK

UK airlines stop H1N1 victims from boarding planes

LONDON, England - British airlines have put into effect measures to stop people with swine flu boarding flights in a bid to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Uluru Climbing To Be Banned

Tourists to be banned from climbing Uluru

SYDNEY — Australia on Wednesday announced plans to stop tourists climbing Uluru, the giant red rock sacred to Aborigines and formerly known as Ayers Rock, which draws hundreds of thousands of visito

Challenges Ban On Direct Flights To Northern Cyprus

Cyprus Turkish Airlines lawsuit against UK government begins in High Court this Monday, May 18

By eTN Staff Writer

The legal action brought by Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) to challenge the ban on direct flights to northern Cyprus will be heard this Monday, May 18 in the Administrative Division of the High Court.

New York City

Tourists banned from Woolworth Building

By newsday.com

New York City may love the $30 billion generated by tourism, but tourists themselves are no longer allowed inside one of Manhattan's most-admired landmarks - the iconic Woolworth Building.

Crew Of 5 Dead On Impact

Another Antonov crash prompts call for total ban

By Wolfgang H. Thome

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - An Antonov 12 cargo aircraft, which left Entebbe for the Ukraine early Friday, reportedly crashed in Luxor while attempting to take off again after a refueling stopover.