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U.S. issues travel alert for Europe,
citing threat of terrorist attacks
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 [May 02, 2017]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - 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 the 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."
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.
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.
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; editing by Diane Craft)
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