Airlines across the region slashed flights, grounded planes and planned sweeping staff cuts in response.

BBC: Sars causes huge loss for Cathay

The UK has withdrawn some embassy staff in Libya in response to "ongoing political uncertainty", the Foreign Office says.

BBC: UK withdraws some embassy staff from Libya

Despite having professional medical staff available for emergency response, why are cruise ships not hiring professional lifeguards capable of recognizing the signs of a child drowning and preventing these tragedies?

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