We've gathered all the news you need to Keep Travelling Safely. Today - Crime soars in Brazil's Bahia state as police strike - Clashes in Egypt rage into 4th day - Ice Warnings As Transport Chaos Continues - The misery of -40: Europe's deadly chill - Greek unions plan 24-hour strike against austerity - US warns of 'brutal civil war' in Syria - Full-body scans rolled out at all Australian international airports after trial
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Crime soars in Brazil's Bahia state as police strike
BBC reports: The Brazilian government has deployed the army in the northeastern state of Bahia where a police strike has sparked a wave of violence.
Ice Warnings As Transport Chaos Continues
Sky News reports: Fresh warnings of ice have been issued by the Met Office as the after effects of heavy snow and freezing conditions continue to wreak havoc on transport in Britain.
Clashes in Egypt rage into 4th day
Hurriyet Daily news reports: Protesters and riot police fought pitched battles in Cairo yesterday as clashes sparked by the perceived failure of Egypt’s military rulers to prevent deadly football-linked violence raged into a fourth day.
The misery of -40: Europe's deadly chill
The NZ Herald reports: The deadly cold snap that has gripped Europe for more than a week has strained emergency services, wrought travel chaos and claimed more lives, bringing to more than 300 the tally of victims.
Greek unions plan 24-hour strike against austerity
Reuters reports: Greece's two major labor unions plan a 24-hour strike on Tuesday against austerity measures and reforms demanded by international lenders in exchange for a new bailout package, union officials said on Sunday.
US warns of 'brutal civil war' in Syria
The NZ Herald reports: The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria's opposition after Russia and China blocked a UN attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate.
Full-body scans rolled out at all Australian international airports after trial
News.com.au reports: Passengers at airports across Australia will be forced to undergo full-body scans or be banned from flying under new laws to be introduced into Federal Parliament this week.
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