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United States Covid-19 Travel Restrictions To Be Lifted

Published 3 May 2023

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May 11, 2023, is a key date for traveling by air to or within the United States, as it’s the final day for multiple Covid-19 travel restrictions. Specifically, the Biden Administration is lifting the requirement for international air visitors to be fully vaccinated.

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St Kitts & Nevis Diplomat Kidnapped in Haiti

Published 17 April 2023

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Credited: Caribbean Loop News

The deputy-general counsel of St Kitts and Nevis was among three people kidnapped by armed bandits in Haiti on Saturday. 

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Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury

Published 30 March 2023

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By Kara Scannell, CNN

CNN — 

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter – the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges.

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Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

Published 29 March 2023

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  • By Davide Ghiglione & Alys Davies
  • in Rome and London

Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital in Rome, the Vatican has said.

The pontiff had breathing difficulties in recent days but does not have Covid, the statement said.

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U.S. Travel Visa Fees to Increase by 15%

Published 29 March 2023

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Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases

The State Department announced it would increase fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applications

The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday it would increase fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applications, including travel visas.

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