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German plans for maglev derailed

Germany's plan to launch a magnetic levitation - or maglev - rail service has collapsed amid soaring costs.

news.bbc.co.uk

Labels: germany, maglev, train

posted by iTravelnet news  # 3:30 PM

Monumental change for Paris skyline

The elegant, tapering signature of the Eiffel Tower is to be reshaped, altering the skyline of Paris, in time for the structure's 120th anniversary next year.

theage.com.au

Labels: eiffel tower, paris

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:20 AM

U.S. amends travel warning for Kenya

The United States has amended its travel advisory cautioning citizens against going to parts of Kenya, saying threats of violence have receded dramatically following the country's power-sharing deal.

iht.com

Labels: Kenya, travel warning

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:10 AM

US issues travel warning for Tibet

The US embassy in Beijing issued a warning Saturday against travel to Tibet and majority Tibetan areas of west China after clashes between Chinese troops and protestors in Lhasa left a reported 30 dead.

afp.google.com

Labels: China, tibet, travel warning

posted by iTravelnet news  # 3:26 PM

Queen opens new Heathrow terminal

The Queen has officially opened Heathrow Airport's controversial Terminal 5, describing it as "a 21st Century gateway to Britain".

news.bbc.co.uk

Labels: Heathrow

posted by iTravelnet news  # 11:35 AM

EU, US for talks over visa-free travel

The EU expects tough talks with the US on visa-free travel, after Washington signed separate deals with some EU members instead of the bloc as a whole.

rte.ie

Labels: European Union, USA, visa

posted by iTravelnet news  # 5:07 PM

Germany awaits air and rail strike travel chaos

German unions called on Tuesday for airport and rail service strikes across the country which could disrupt travel for millions and hurt the economy.

reuters.com

Labels: germany, strike

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:24 AM