State Department issues travel warning following terror attacks

[Baitball Blogger]

The State Department is alerting Americans to the possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats around the world.

A travel alert issued on Monday says current information suggests that Islamic State militants, al-Qaida, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in multiple regions. U.S. authorities say the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of IS return from Syria and Iraq, and others not affiliated with terror groups engage in violence on their own.

Extremists have attacked in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey and Mali and IS has claimed responsibility for bombing a Russian airliner in Egypt.

U.S. citizens are advised to be vigilant in public places and on transportation and avoid large crowds, including holiday events or festivals.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-state-department-travel-alert-20151123-story.html

[GoneFishin]

1. What color alert level are we at?

[Baitball Blogger]

2. I don't recall anyone ever stating that we should avoid public events.

"U.S. citizens are advised to be vigilant in public places and on transportation and avoid large crowds, including holiday events or festivals."

This appears to be pretty serious.

[TIME TO PANIC]

3. They're really trying to cook up some paranoia.

Way to play into the terrorists hands State Department.