Terrorism Threats Cited as U.S. Issues New Travel Alert

The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert today warning citizens of potential terror attacks in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia by al-Qaeda or its affiliates.

“Current information suggests that al-Qaeda and affiliated organizations 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 department said. The attacks are seen as occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula, according to the statement, and “may involve public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure.”