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Egypt sent back U.S. request to lift travel ban

Egypt's justice minister said on Tuesday that he sent back a letter from the U.S. ambassador that asked for an end to a travel ban on Americans being investigated for alleged illegal funding of pro-democracy groups.

 

China lifts travel ban on HIV visitors

China lifts travel ban on HIV visitors

The Chinese government has lifted a 20-year-old rule that banned foreigners with HIV and AIDs, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from entering the country, according to the country's state news agency.

 

Can Cuba Cope with an Onslaught of American Tourists?

Can Cuba Cope with an Onslaught of American Tourists?

A push in Congress to do away with U.S. travel bans on Cuba could set off a flood of American visitors to the long-forbidden island. But many wonder if a country where foreigners have long complained about lousy food, sluggish service and iffy infrastructure is ready for an onslaught of Americans unseen since the days of Meyer Lansky and Al Capone.

 

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