U.S. officials urged American citizens in Germany to keep a low profile and remain wary of their surroundings after the terrorist organization al Qaeda posted a video message threatening attacks in the country.
German special police patrol in Berlin last month during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu.
German special police patrol in Berlin last month during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu.
A State Department travel alert, issued Wednesday, remains in effect until November 11 -- two weeks after Germany holds its federal elections on Sunday.
Al Qaeda posted its video threat on the Internet on September 18, vowing attacks if the elections do not come out the way it wants.
The same day, the German government reacted to the video by raising its own alert level and heightening security.
The British Foreign Office has also issued an advisory to its citizens living and traveling to Germany.read more
