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THE TELEGRAPH: The State Department has issued a “worldwide security alert” for US citizens, citing increased potential for extremist attacks and violence against Americans.

The rare caution advised all American nationals abroad “to exercise increased caution”, warning of heightened tensions “in various locations around the world”.

It came amid anti-Israel protests that have taken place across the Middle East and North Africa in recent days, with some demonstrators targeting US diplomatic buildings. » | Verity Bowman ; Arthur Scott-Geddes and Catherine Lough | Thursday, October 19, 2023

Barack Obama to Be Able to Text Terror Warnings to All US Phones
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: President Barack Obama will be able to send any mobile phone in the United States a text message warning of imminent danger, from a terror attack to a natural disaster, under plans announced on Tuesday.

From next year, new phones and other hand-held devices will be required to be fitted with special chips to receive the alerts, which will also be sent by state and local authorities. Users will be able to opt out of every type of alert except those from the president, said the Federal Communications Commission.

The system will include alerts about missing children and will supersede all other phone traffic to avoid delays. » | Alex Spillius, Washington | Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Greece Will Be a War Zone, Sect of Revolutionaries Warns Tourists
THE OBSERVER: Security forces fear wave of terror as austerity programme provokes strikes, protests, violence – and assassination

A protesting lorry driver argues with a police officer outside the Ministry of Transport in Athens. Photograph: The Observer
Greek security forces have warned of a wave of violence reminiscent of the terror that stalked Italy in the seventies after urban guerillas threatened last week to turn the country into a "war zone".

"Greece has entered a new phase of political violence by anarchist-oriented organisations that are more murderous, dangerous, capable and nihilistic than ever before," said Athanasios Drougos, a defence and counter-terrorism analyst in Athens.

"For the first time we are seeing a nexus of terrorist and criminal activity," he said. "These groups don't care about collateral damage, innocent bystanders being killed in the process. They are very extreme."

The threats came from a guerrilla group called the Sect of Revolutionaries, as it claimed credit for the murder of Sokratis Giolas, an investigative journalist. Giolas was shot dead outside his Athenian home on 19 July, in front of his pregant wife.

The gang promised to step up attacks on police, businessmen, prison guards and "corrupt" media – and, for the first time, threatened holidaymakers.

"Tourists should learn that Greece is no longer a safe haven of capitalism," its declaration said.

"We intend to turn it into a war zone of revolutionary activity with arson, sabotage, violent demonstrations, bombings and assassinations, and not a country that is a destination for holidays and pleasure."

In an accompanying picture, the group displayed an arsenal that included AK 47 assault rifles, semi-automatic pistols and brass knuckledusters.

"Our guns are full and they are ready to speak," it said. "We are at war with your democracy." >>> Helena Smith, Athens | Sunday, August 01, 2010

Terror Warning for US Flights
THE AUSTRALIAN: AUSTRALIA today warned of a "high risk" of terror attacks on domestic and international flights in and to the United States, urging citizens to be vigilant while in the country.

"We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in the United States because of the risk of terrorism,'' the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a travel advisory.

The department urged travellers to monitor the media for information about possible new security threats. Terror Warning for US Flights >>> | August 31, 2008

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Terror Warning for USA
BBC: Pakistan says information on possible planned attacks in the US came from a computer seized after the arrest of a key al-Qaeda suspect last week.

Proposals were said to be found in e-mails on the computer of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, captured after a gun battle.

The US has increased tough security measures in three cities with financial institutions mentioned as likely targets for attack.

US officials said the intelligence used involved "extraordinary detail". Arrest ‘led to US terror warning’ (more)

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