Auto Belgium
Public Safety Jeopardized by Chinese Counterfeiters, Experts Say - US Department of State
Injuries or deaths have also been linked to counterfeit automobile brakes, cigarettes, baby powder and washing powder, IIPI reported. ... "When babies die from eating counterfeit infant formula, or adults are killed in a car crash due to counterfeit brake pads or auto glass, how do we calculate the losses?" he asked. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: U.S. Trade Deficit Up Sharply in January as Economy Improves
While imports of autos and auto parts dropped to their lowest level since May 1999, imports of capital goods went up 5.5 percent, with the largest increases in computers and computer accessories. ... [Read More]
Norway
CRIME INFORMATION: Norway has a relatively low crime rate. Most crimes involve the theft of personal property. Residential burglaries, auto theft, and vandalism to parked cars can also occur. Most high-end value vehicles, especially in Oslo, have visible alarm system indicators to discourage joy riders or thieves. Persons who appear affluent or disoriented may become targets of pickpockets and purse-snatchers, especially during the peak tourist seasons (May-September). Thieves frequently target tourists in hotels, particularly lobby/reception and restaurant areas. Often such thieves work in pairs, and use distraction as a method to steal purses or briefcases. While passports are frequently stolen in the course of these thefts, money, credit cards and jewelry ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: U.S. Trade Deficit Hit New Record in August
Drops were reported in the major U.S. export categories of capital goods, foods, feeds, beverages, autos and auto parts, and consumer goods. ... [Read More]
Madeleine K. Albright
Signed agreement on cross-border auto thefts and visited a demobilization camp. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: U.S. Trade Deficit Widens After Five-Month Break
The rise in goods exports was fueled by larger foreign sales of U.S. capital goods, cars and auto parts, consumer goods, and foods, feeds, and beverages, while the surge in goods imports reflected growing U.S. demand for foreign cars, auto parts and capital goods. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: U.S. Trade Deficit in February Narrows as Exports Rise Sharply
U.S. exports in February increased to $92.4 billion, up from January for nearly all major trade partners except Mexico. Among the biggest increases were those in civilian aircraft, industrial machines, oil-drilling equipment, measuring instruments, semiconductors and other capital goods, and autos and auto parts. ... Meanwhile, U.S. imports in February also went up, but at a slower pace -- about 1.6 percent -- to $134.5 billion. There were sizable import gains in autos and auto parts, natural gas and other industrial supplies, and fish and shellfish. There were sizable drops in civilian aircraft, computers and other capital goods, and in consumer goods, especially toys and games. ... [Read More]
US State Department Road Safety Overseas
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Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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US Department Of State Post Report
Other services available include sale of travelers checks, which are honored throughout the European Union (EU) countries; sales of commonly used third-country bank notes; cash cards that can be used in stores, supermarkets, automated gas pumps, and ATMs. In addition, JAS encourages the use of electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for travel and other reimbursements in Euro. ... At SHAPE, an international tax-free shopping center is available to all personnel and family members assigned to SHAPE. The center also includes a supermarket, department store, laundromat/ dry cleaner, bank, sports store, spirits and tobacco shop, and hardware store. Also available is a flower shop, beauty salon, barbershop, and bookstore. Tax-free gasoline is available at the auto center. Thirteen miles away, at Chièvres Air Base, is an American PX, commissary, library and community activities center. ... [Read More]
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