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http://www.repubblica.it/2005/b/sezioni/esteri/iraq44/binladen/binladen.html

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NEW YORK - the intelligence American has intercepted better not specified communication between Osama Bin Laden and the giordano Abu Musab To the Zarqawi, in which the two terrorists would have launch threats against the United States. According to a source of the USA anti-terrorism, the leader of to the Qaeda would have suggested to the greater exponent of the organization in Iraq, to participate to attacks in the territory of the United States. The source, covered from anonymity, has reported that the suggestion of Bin Laden to Zarqawi is "rather recent". It has been a communication between the two, continues the source of the USA anti-terrorism, "with Bin Laden that has suggested to Zarqawi to consider the territory of the USA like a target". The Cnn reports the threats explaining that the information has been diffused in the fine week from the ministry of the inner Emergency to the police enforcements and anti-terrorism Americans, in a classified bulletin. According to the Cnn, the presumed threat it would not contain relative references you to times and places of a possible attack. According to the net tv Fox, that it cites several anonymous sources of intelligence, Bin Laden would have exhorted Zarqawi and its follow to us "to concentrate themselves on attacks against the United States". No indication is trapelata on like would have happened the communication between the leader of To the Qaeda and the man thought from the intelligence American the point of reference in Iraq of the terroristic net. Just today, the attorney general USA (Attorney General), Alberto Gonza'les, has declared that to the Qaeda real one is "still a threat much" and that the Conference must prorogare the contained laws anti-terrorism in the "Patriot Act", some di.le which expires to aim 2005. Zarqawi the slid October has juror fidelity to To the Qaeda and Bin Laden of it has public praised the initiatives in Iraq. The intelligence American has intercepted in passed communications between the two terrorists, of usual entrusted to letters transported from couriers.

NOTE: This public announcement was last updated September 10, 2004. This specific announcement is still valid as of this writing. Check this url for updates.

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman

This information is current as of today, Mon Feb 28 2005 14:47:37 GMT-0800.

September 10, 2004

This Public Announcement is being updated to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and anti-American violence against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated April 29, 2004 and expires on March 10, 2005.

The Department of State is deeply concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, as well as the potential for demonstrations and violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur at any time. In reaction to the execution of hostages in Iraq, there have been demonstrations and associated violence in the hostages' country of origin. While Americans are generally not the targets in such incidents, U.S. citizens could be caught up in the violence. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

The Department of State remains concerned by indications that al-Qaida and affiliated groups continue to prepare to strike U.S. interests abroad. Al-Qaida and its associated organizations have struck in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Future al-Qaida attacks could possibly involve non-conventional weapons such as chemical or biological agents as well as conventional weapons of terror, to include explosive devices.

Terrorist actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide operations, assassinations, hijackings, bombings or kidnappings. These may involve aviation and other transportation and maritime interests. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. These may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, including residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels and public areas. U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or suspend public services from time to time to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its consular information program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328.

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