U.S Issues Global Travel Alert. The U.S state department has issued a global travel alert because of fears of an unspecified al-Qaeda attack. The department said the potential for an attack was particularly strong in the Middle East and North Africa. The United States intercepted electronic communications between senior al-Qaeda figures, according to officials quoted by the New York Times. BBC reports that the alert comes shortly after the U.S government announced nearly two dozen embassies and consulates would be shut on Sunday. The U.S state department said the alert expires on August 31 and it recommended America’s citizens travelling abroad be vigilant. “Current information suggests that al-Qaeda and affiliated organisations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August,” the statement said. The alert warned of “the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure.” The Nation.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:40:40 +0000
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