U.S. issues travel alert for Europe,
citing threat of terrorist attacks
The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Europe on Monday,
saying
U.S. citizens should be aware of a continued threat of terrorist attacks
throughout continent.
saying
U.S. citizens should be aware of a continued threat of terrorist attacks
throughout continent.
In the alert, the State Department cited recent incidents in France, Russia, Sweden
and the United Kingdom and said Islamic State and al Qaeda "have the ability to
plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe."
and the United Kingdom and said Islamic State and al Qaeda "have the ability to
plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe."
The State Department's previous travel alert for Europe, issued ahead of the winter
holiday season, expired in February. A State Department official said Monday's
alert was not prompted by a specific threat, but rather recognition of the
continuing risk of attacks especially ahead of the summer holidays. The alert
expires on Sept. 1.
holiday season, expired in February. A State Department official said Monday's
alert was not prompted by a specific threat, but rather recognition of the
continuing risk of attacks especially ahead of the summer holidays. The alert
expires on Sept. 1.
Malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks,
airports and other locations are all possible targets for attacks, the State
Department's alert said.
airports and other locations are all possible targets for attacks, the State
Department's alert said.
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; editing by Diane Craft)
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