Pope seen without papal attire during visit to St Peter’s Basilica with Francis greeting visitors in wheelchair, oxygen tube visible…

Pope Francis has been seen without his traditional papal attire as he visited St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday. The pontiff briefly stopped to greet visitors while sat in a wheelchair, wearing black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt and a striped blanket draped around his shoulders. He also had an oxygen …

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18 Countries That Don’t Want American Visitors

It’s time for a reality check, American travelers. As you pack your bags and head overseas, ready to stamp your passport, it’s becoming glaringly obvious that not every destination is thrilled to see you. Here’s an honest look at 18 countries where locals are frankly tired of American tourists. 1. …

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Haiti is paralyzed by violence with major airports closed, leaving foreign visitors trapped, as all police stations come under mass attack.

Armed gangs have banded together in an effort to bring down the government. The State Department tells Americans to get out anyway they can. The US has reportedly started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti under the cover of darkness after dozens of heavily armed gang fighters tried to seize …

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NYC visitors take midnight ‘rat tours’…

The Empire State Building. The Statue of Liberty. Central Park. Times Square. A horde of rats sprinting between an underground nest and a restaurant, squeaking and squealing as a group of tourists cheer them on. New York has never lacked for attractions, but that last one on the list is …

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