Ukraine – Civil Unrest

Ukraine’s President and opposition leaders agreed to a deal meant to end the country’s political crisis and bloody fighting that has left parts of Kiev’s city center a war zone. U.S. citizens advised to defer all non-essential travel to Ukraine due to the ongoing political unrest and violent clashes between …

Israel – Protests and Roadblocks

Protests are possible in ultra-Orthodox areas of Jerusalem and other cities Feb. 21-24 after a bill mandating enlistment of some ultra-Orthodox men was approved by a Knesset committee. Previous political moves regarding the draft have driven ultra-Orthodox protesters to block roads or clash with security forces.

United Kingdom – Severe Weather through Feb. 15

Another storm system is bringing heavy rains and high winds, particularly to southern parts of England. Rainfall of up to 6 inches is expected, followed by gale-force winds gusting up to 70 mph. Additionally, wide areas of the rest of England, as well as Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, are …