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  • Curfew declared after earthquake hits Christchurch, NZ - An overnight curfew is in place in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a powerful earthquake causes significant damage but no fatalities.
  • Malaysia Airlines announces competitive 2011 fares - Malaysia Airlines has announced special fares for both business and economy seats to Malaysia, other destinations in South-East Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand for certain periods of travel in 2010 and 2011.
  • Rough Guides reveal top 5 extra-terrestrial lands - Rough Guides have revealed their choice of the most extraordinary landscapes from all over the world, highlighting places on earth that look like they ought to be on another planet.
  • Guatemala experiences lethal landslides - At least 36 people have been killed in landslides caused by weeks of heavy rains, according to Guatemalan authorities.
  • French strike to disrupt air and rail travel - French workers are expected to launch a national strike at 5pm today continuing throughout Tuesday and until 5am on Wednesday, which is likely to disrupt flights and rail services.
  • New diving review site launched - Newly launched dive-reviews.com is inviting those who've been diving to post a review on their site to help other divers get the most out of their experiences.
  • Nepal enjoys big rise in international visitors - Visitor numbers to Nepal jumped 24.3% to 34,415 in August 2010 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures. British arrivals alone increased by 15.5% on last year's figures.
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