| The Libyan government denied entry to tourists without an Arabic translation of their passports, forcing several planeloads of foreigners to turn back on arrival and stranding at least two French tour groups. The change, which was not officially announced, makes Libya the only country in the region to demand translated passports. “A modification of Libyan regulations” on entering the country “appears to have taken place on Nov. 11 without any prior information, and appears to have been retroactive,” said a French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman. |