Companies restrict travel
Companies began restricting employee travel in response to a potential flu pandemic that has claimed at least 149 lives in Mexico and weighed stronger measures, while an unconfirmed case at Ernst & Young led the firm to close a portion of its New York office.
The Arab League plans to impose a travel ban on top Syrian officials as it steps up pressure to end a crackdown on protests in the country, according to a draft document circulated before ministers meet on Sunday.