The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make the journey into the desert.
Author: GERRY MULLANY
One Year of Civil War in Sudan: What We Know About the Conflict
Fighting between the military and a powerful paramilitary group has led to massacres, caused millions to flee their homes and now threatens to cause a famine.
Shooting Suspect’s Parents Pleaded Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
The couple were taken into custody early Saturday in Detroit, after the police received a tip. They pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges.
Blackout Hits Iran Nuclear Site in What Appears to Be Israeli Sabotage
The power failure was described by Iran as “nuclear terrorism” as talks were underway in Vienna to restore the 2015 nuclear deal.
Bristol Riots: Protests Over U.K. Crime Bill Turn Violent
A “kill the bill” rally deteriorated into chaos as protesters attacked the police in a southwest Britain city.
Hong Kong Bans Protest Song and Other Political Expression at Schools
Singing “Glory to Hong Kong,” posting slogans and forming human chains as a form of protest are banned under new guidelines issued by the city’s education secretary.
Severe Flooding in Southern Japan Swamps Nursing Home
Officials said that at least 16 people had died as a result of the deluge and mudslides that struck the island of Kyushu overnight.
Hong Kong’s New Weapon Against Protesters: A Purple Warning Flag
The police have long used color-coded banners to warn demonstrators, but the wording on the new flag was a stark reminder of the drastic changes.
Kosovo President Is Indicted for War Crimes for Role in War With Serbia
President Hashim Thaci, who was scheduled to visit the White House on Saturday, faces 10 counts of war crimes brought by prosecutors at a special court in the Netherlands.
Suspect Is Arrested in Kyoto Anime Studio Fire That Killed 36
The attack shocked Japan with its targeting of a leading company in the animation genre, a symbol of the country’s culture and a major soft-power export.