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  1. #Nigeria #DanaAir publish contacts for anyone worried about relatives who may have been involved in the air crash, see ow.ly/bm1Vz about 6 hours ago via HootSuite
  2. #Libya There is an ongoing incident at #Tripoli airport. All international flights have been cancelled. ow.ly/bm0VV about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. #Turkey Travellers in south east Turkey should be especially vigilant following the recent kidnap of a British national ow.ly/blu2G about 11 hours ago via HootSuite
  4. #Japan: A new Residency Management System to be introduced in July 2012. ow.ly/bdhDQ about 11 hours ago via HootSuite
  5. Going to support the @Scotlandteam in #Fiji in June 2012? Keep a close eye on your belongings at the airport bit.ly/do920A about 14 hours ago via HootSuite
  6. #Egypt: Car-related crime:Tourist buses have recently been targeted in #AbuSimbel on 3 June and near #Taba on 2 June ow.ly/bkzQ5 2:32 PM Jun 3rd via HootSuite
  7. #Nigeria: Update following plane crash in #Lagos & a suspected car bomb attack on a church in centre of #Bauchi state ow.ly/bkvK6 12:31 PM Jun 3rd via HootSuite
  8. We continue to advise against all travel to #Syria. Please check our travel advice for the latest information ow.ly/bdhdd 8:01 AM Jun 3rd via HootSuite
  9. We cannot give legal advice to British nationals abroad. Your nearest embassy can provide a list of lawyers bit.ly/1h6n8c 2:00 AM Jun 3rd via HootSuite
  10. #Egypt: Update following protests in parts of the country, including #Alexandria, #Suez and #Ismailiya ow.ly/bjVH7 1:09 PM Jun 2nd via HootSuite
  11. Involved in a legal dispute overseas? Your nearest embassy can provide a list of local lawyers for legal advice bit.ly/1h6n8c 8:01 AM Jun 2nd via HootSuite
  12. #Egypt: Mubarak verdict has led to calls to protest in Tahrir Sq. You should stay away from area & avoid large crowds ow.ly/bjFfx 5:33 AM Jun 2nd via HootSuite
  13. Visas for the UK are not dealt with by the @ForeignOffice. Contact UKBA for information on how to apply bit.ly/2tA43j 5:01 AM Jun 2nd via HootSuite
  14. Internet friend gone to #Nigeria and now asking for money? It could be a scam bit.ly/yoQcjx 2:01 AM Jun 2nd via HootSuite
  15. #Norway ow.ly/biHJa possible flight disruption + security delays at #Oslo airport due to strike; contact your airline before travel 9:22 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
  16. We can support British nationals in prison abroad but we cannot get British nationals out of prison or get them special treatment. 8:02 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
  17. @nicklockyer I'm afraid we can't do personal finance; have you tried any of the main providers? If not try abi.org.uk 5:32 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite in reply to NickLockyer
  18. To leave #SaudiArabia you will need a valid exit and re-entry permit from the Ministry of Interior. Don't leave it too late. 5:01 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
  19. In the #UAE there have been arrests for kissing in public. Displays of public affection are frowned upon. 5:01 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
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