State Dept Issues “Worldwide Caution” For US Travelers

USA Today reports:

The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory on Thursday, urging Americans overseas to exercise increased caution.

The travel advisory cited “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”

The State Department recommended U.S. citizens stay vigilant in locations popular with tourists, and sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, which can provide information and make it easier to locate them in an emergency.

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