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Singapore tackles virus resurgence in some foreign worker dorms
Associated Press, Published on 25/08/2020
» Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority ordered a stop to activities at some construction work sites after a new Covid-19 cluster was found at the country’s largest foreign worker dormitory, raising concerns of a resurgence in virus infections.
New questions, searches greet travellers flying to US
Associated Press, Published on 27/10/2017
» CHICAGO: Some were asked their hobbies and packing habits. Others were queried about what they do for a living. There were lines for security interviews and searches of carry-on bags.
New screenings begin for passengers on US-bound flights
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» DUBAI: New security screenings have begun for all passengers onboard US-bound flights, including airlines interviewing travellers about their trip and luggage.
Tougher screenings for all US-bound flights
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» DUBAI: All flights to the United States will be subject to new security screening procedures before takeoff, including both American citizens and foreigners possibly facing security interviews from airline employees, the US government said Wednesday.
Qatar Airways removed from US laptop ban list
Associated Press, Published on 06/07/2017
» DUBAI -- Qatar Airways joined two other major long-haul Gulf carriers on Thursday in getting off a US ban on laptops and large electronics in airplane cabins, despite facing logistical challenges amid the country's diplomatic dispute with several Arab nations.
Part of Trump travel ban set to start
Associated Press, Published on 26/06/2017
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court is letting a limited version of President Donald Trump's ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries take effect, a victory for Trump in the biggest legal controversy of his young presidency.
FDA eases restrictions on blood donations from gay men
Associated Press, Published on 22/12/2015
» WASHINGTON — The US' three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men was formally lifted Monday, but major restrictions will continue to limit who can give blood.