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State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert for Americans overseas

The State Department urged Americans abroad to exercise increased caution citing the potential for "Terrorist attacks" and other violent actions.

Americans traveling abroad are being urged to exercise caution worldwide, the State Department said Friday. 

The agency issued a security alert because of the "potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests."

"The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events and advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution," the alert states. 

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