US State Department Issues Global Threat Warning -- BBC
he US state department has issued a worldwide warning of "terrorist actions and violence" against Americans by al-Qaeda and other militant groups.
The department cautioned US citizens around the world to "maintain a high level of vigilance".
It warned al-Qaeda and other groups could be planning attacks against US interests.
The broad warning cautions militants could strike at sporting events, offices, hotels, and many other places.
These attacks may include suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings, the state department warned.
Regions specifically mentioned by the department include Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Russia, China Hold Large-Scale War Games -- Washington Free Beacon
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Russia, France Develop New Infantry Fighting Vehicle -- RIA Novosti
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Negotiations Continue to Chart Future U.S.-Afghan Partnership -- US Department of Defense
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