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Date: August 6th, 2003 |

The U.S. State Department has reissued its worldwide caution alerting Americans to the continued risk of terrorist attacks around the world. The broad warning includes terrorist attacks of all types with both conventional and unconventional weapons, and is meant to remind travelers to remain alert at all times, especially at official institutions or in venues [read more]

Middle East

Date: February 12th, 2003 |

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In the context of a possible war with Iraq, the State Department has renewed its “Worldwide Caution” public announcement reminding travelers of the ongoing security risks to Americans throughout the world. The advisory cites heightened terrorist threats that may target civilians and the possibility of attacks with non-conventional weapons. The department also issued travel warnings [read more]

Indonesia

Date: October 17th, 2002 |

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The State Department revised its worldwide caution announcement to say that it continues to receive credible indications that extremist individuals are planning additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. The announcement states, “as security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will seek softer targets. These may include facilities where Americans are generally [read more]

Middle East

Date: July 2nd, 2002 |

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The State Department revised its worldwide caution announcement to say that it continues to receive credible indications that extremist individuals are planning additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. The announcement states, “Such actions may be imminent and include suicide operations. We have no further information on specific targets, timing or method of attack.” Security has [read more]

Israel

Date: April 9th, 2002 |

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Conflict in Israel and the West Bank has spawned heated protests throughout the world that often have expressed anti-American sentiments. These demonstrations could become violent and Americans, in particular, should avoid them. Rallies have occurred in expected places such as Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, and Morocco, and in less likely places such as France, where [read more]

Middle East

Date: March 26th, 2003 |

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Now that the U.S. is at war with Iraq, uncertainties about international travel are multiplying and answers are hard to find. Warnings from the U.S. State Department about possible terrorist attacks against Americans throughout the world should be heeded, but all travelers need to make their own decisions about whether to travel or stay home. [read more]

Middle East

Date: November 12th, 2002 |

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The U.S. State Department warned Nov. 6 that the execution scheduled for Nov. 14 of Mir Ahmad Kasi, a Pakistani national who was convicted of the 1993 murders of two CIA employees, may trigger attacks against U.S. interests around [read more]

Southeast Asia

Date: September 11th, 2002 |

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In view of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S., the State Department has, not surprisingly, renewed its worldwide caution for Americans traveling overseas, citing a continued terrorist threat to Americans and U.S. facilities, both official and informal, including places where Americans tend to congregate such as clubs, restaurants and places of [read more]

USA

Date: April 9th, 2002 |

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Effective immediately, Americans needing to have passports issued overseas will no longer be able to obtain them quickly because new technologies used to create them will be available only in the U.S. Traditional passports will still be issued overseas for urgent or emergency travel, but these passports will need to be replaced upon completion of [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: March 12th, 2002 |

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March 19 is Jerusalem Day, an annual date originally proclaimed by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini to demand the “liberation” of the city. This occasion may be marked with commemoration ceremonies or demonstrations in Islamic countries, and given the heated conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and the ongoing “war on terrorism” in Afghanistan, such demonstrations [read more]

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