Ground handlers have called a 48-hour strike at Lisbon, Porto, Porto Santo, and Funchal Airports on August 29-30. Portuguese officials are expected to impose a mandatory minimum level of service to prevent crippling disruptions at the affected airports. Unless averted, the labor action will likely result in security check delays …

Hurricane Ignacio is quickly strengthening as it continues to move in a west-northwest direction toward Hawaii. It is expected to become a category 3 storm before beginning to weaken by the end of the weekend. Models may change, but at this time it is not expected to have a major …

Expect increased security in Beijing in preparation for the Sept. 3rd Victory Day celebration, which includes a massive military parade at Tiananmen Square. Police have already bolstered checkpoints along the approaches to the city and have increased the number of inspections of vehicles entering the city. Authorities also plan to …