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US issues rare global travel alert over terror threats | |
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The US has issued a rare global travel alert for its citizens in response to "increased terrorist threats". | |
The state department said "current information" suggested the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and others continued "to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions". | |
The alert, it said, will remain in place until 24 February 2016. | |
France, Russia, Mali and several other countries have seen deadly attacks in the past month. | |
The alert advises US citizens to "exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation". | |
They are also advised to "be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowded places". |