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| US enhanced airport security checks target electronics | US enhanced airport security checks target electronics |
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| American officials have ordered some overseas airports with direct flights to the US to intensify screening of electronic devices. | American officials have ordered some overseas airports with direct flights to the US to intensify screening of electronic devices. |
| Transport officials said in a statement passengers could be asked to switch on devices, and equipment that does not power up would not be allowed on board. | Transport officials said in a statement passengers could be asked to switch on devices, and equipment that does not power up would not be allowed on board. |
| An official told the BBC that London's Heathrow was among the airports. | An official told the BBC that London's Heathrow was among the airports. |
| The US announced new security measures last week, apparently in response to a terror threat, but gave no details. | The US announced new security measures last week, apparently in response to a terror threat, but gave no details. |
| Analysts say the changes appear to be in response to intelligence that Islamic militants in Syria and Yemen are developing bombs that could evade airport security. | Analysts say the changes appear to be in response to intelligence that Islamic militants in Syria and Yemen are developing bombs that could evade airport security. |
| American officials said earlier that there was a "credible" threat, but did not link the security changes to any specific intelligence. | American officials said earlier that there was a "credible" threat, but did not link the security changes to any specific intelligence. |
| Phones singled out | Phones singled out |
| The US does not directly control security at overseas airports. | The US does not directly control security at overseas airports. |
| But airlines and airports are obliged to meet security standards set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in order to carry on operating non-stop flights. | But airlines and airports are obliged to meet security standards set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in order to carry on operating non-stop flights. |
| The TSA's statement for the first time gave details of enhanced screening of electronic equipment. | The TSA's statement for the first time gave details of enhanced screening of electronic equipment. |
| "During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones," it said. | "During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones," it said. |
| "Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft. The traveller may also undergo additional screening." | "Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft. The traveller may also undergo additional screening." |
| Reuters news agency reported that officials had singled out mobile phones made by Apple and Samsung for extra checks. | Reuters news agency reported that officials had singled out mobile phones made by Apple and Samsung for extra checks. |
| The UK, France and Germany have all said they would comply with the American demands. | The UK, France and Germany have all said they would comply with the American demands. |
| But it is still not clear how many airports will be affected, or if passengers will be delayed. | But it is still not clear how many airports will be affected, or if passengers will be delayed. |
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