U.S. State Department issues global travel alertAugust 2, 2013 - 22:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. State Department has issued a global travel alert because of an unspecified al Qaeda threat. According to BBC News, in a statement, the department said the potential for an attack was particularly strong in the Middle East and North Africa. It comes shortly after the U.S. announced nearly two dozen embassies and consulates would be shut on Sunday, Aug 4. The alert expires on August 31, 2013, the Department said. It recommended U.S. citizens travelling abroad be vigilant. "Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida 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 statement said. The alert warned of "the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure". Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, said that congressional leaders had been briefed about the alert. "There is some understanding of the seriousness of the threat," she told reporters. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. |