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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - WORLDWIDE CAUTION Feb 6 2003
US Department of State ^ | February 6, 2003 | Office of the Spokesman

Posted on 02/06/2003 1:25:32 PM PST by Timesink

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman


This information is current as of today, Thu Feb 06 2003 16:17:31 GMT-0500.

Worldwide Caution

February 6, 2003

This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated November 20, 2002. It is being issued to remind U.S. citizens of the need to remain vigilant due to a heightened threat of terrorist actions that may target civilians, including the possibility of attacks by non-conventional weapons. It also reminds American citizens traveling or living overseas to avoid demonstrations and provides standard preparedness advice. This Worldwide Caution expires on May 4, 2003.

The Department of State reminds Americans that U.S. citizens and interests are at a heightened risk of terrorist attacks, including by groups with links to Al-Qaida. Terrorist actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide operations, assassinations or kidnappings. While conventional weapons such as explosive devices pose a more immediate threat in many areas overseas, terrorist use of non-conventional weapons, including chemical or biological agents must be considered a growing threat. These individuals and groups have proved that they do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Because security and security awareness have been elevated within the United States, terrorists may target U.S. interests overseas. Private Americans should remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and exercise caution.

Attacks on places of worship and schools, and the murders of private American citizens and other westerners, demonstrate that as security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will seek softer targets. These may include facilities where Americans or possibly other foreigners are generally known to congregate or visit, such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, outdoor recreation events or resorts and beaches. Americans should increase their security awareness when they are at such locations, avoid them, or switch to other locations where Americans in large numbers generally do not congregate. There is a possibility that American citizens may be targeted for kidnapping or assassination.

Demonstrations in many parts of the world may have an anti-American character. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn into confrontational situations and possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad should avoid demonstrations and take commonsense precautions.

American citizens residing overseas should follow the standard emergency preparedness advice found on the Department's web site at: http://travel.state.gov. A summary of the principal points follows:

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 for security reasons. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to American citizens. Americans are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest American embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov.



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KEYWORDS: statedepartment; travelwarnings
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To: vannrox
That is, yesterday's warning was verball but basically the same warning.

Sorry...was trying to scarf a little supper while it's hot, and type too.

21 posted on 02/06/2003 2:46:27 PM PST by cake_crumb (Without dictators, what reason would we have to keep the UN?)
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To: justshe
i must be glucose low--i'm looking and saying "lettuce bun"?
22 posted on 02/06/2003 2:46:51 PM PST by Taffini
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To: Taffini
"Lettuce Roll" Code words. :)
23 posted on 02/06/2003 2:48:49 PM PST by Snowy (Tick off a lib -> Work hard, earn lots of money, and be happy)
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To: cake_crumb
But...but...the number 9 is not a prime number...
24 posted on 02/06/2003 2:58:32 PM PST by DC native
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To: DC native
UR#24)...............But...but...the number 9 is not a prime number...

:-(

25 posted on 02/06/2003 3:03:03 PM PST by maestro
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To: DC native
Yeah, good point...but it's still a significant number, if you're into numerology (as Islamists are)
26 posted on 02/06/2003 3:08:52 PM PST by cake_crumb (Without dictators, what reason would we have to keep the UN?)
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To: maestro
Elaboration: they're also into numbers which can be devided evenly by primes. 21 is a significant number too.
27 posted on 02/06/2003 3:10:24 PM PST by cake_crumb (Without dictators, what reason would we have to keep the UN?)
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To: justshe
LOVE THAT! !LOL!
28 posted on 02/06/2003 3:12:11 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: mhking
Color code increase domestically?

No, still chartreuse...

29 posted on 02/06/2003 3:15:39 PM PST by null and void
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
I think the Hajj starts this Sunday.
30 posted on 02/06/2003 3:16:37 PM PST by mewzilla
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To: DC native; maestro
But...but...the number 9 is not a prime number...

It's a prime number raised to a prime power???

32

31 posted on 02/06/2003 3:18:10 PM PST by null and void
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To: xsmommy
Just trying to confuse the DU lurkers. :-)
32 posted on 02/06/2003 3:19:44 PM PST by justshe (Eliminate Freepathons! Become a monthly donor. Only YOU can prevent Freepathons!)
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To: justshe
it took me a few seconds (Lettuce.... BUN....LOL!) so i am sure they must still be shaking their heads over it!!
33 posted on 02/06/2003 3:26:46 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy
Well, they think it should be "let us roll over and play dead"...
34 posted on 02/06/2003 3:46:49 PM PST by null and void
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Attack on Iraq Betting Pool
35 posted on 02/06/2003 4:16:47 PM PST by Momaw Nadon
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To: mewzilla
missles pointed at mecca? i only wish.
36 posted on 02/06/2003 4:44:32 PM PST by contessa machiaveli
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To: MrBambaLaMamba
The best way to ensure peace is to kill the enemy.

True. There is a variation of this, I believe it is credited to the Hell's Angels and it goes something like "three can keep a secret when two are dead."

37 posted on 02/06/2003 6:10:53 PM PST by Contra
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To: Dog
FYI
38 posted on 02/06/2003 6:26:30 PM PST by Jemian (NEVER trust a democRAT)
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To: Timesink; hchutch; rdb3; mhking
The Department of State reminds Americans that U.S. citizens and interests are at a heightened risk of terrorist attacks

No s**t?

39 posted on 02/06/2003 6:28:42 PM PST by Poohbah (Beware the fury of a patient man -- John Dryden)
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To: Timesink
Attacks on places of worship and schools, and the murders of private American citizens and other westerners, demonstrate that as security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will seek softer targets.

Course all this could cease post haste if we sent the muslims already here packing and refused to all any more in til they learn to behave as humans. Nevermind that though... since it ain't gonna happen til "we the people" of these United States have actually had enough of sitting around watching our children, our parents, and our grandparents being slaughtered. And when that realization arrives, and from this report it may come soon, billions of Muslims are toast. Til then, be prepared to sacrifice like this report threatens.

Meantime, my suggestion is that we tell our Congress and our President enough is enough. Send the bastards packing. And do it now!

40 posted on 02/06/2003 6:30:48 PM PST by takenoprisoner (stand for freedom or get the helloutta the way)
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