US Warns of 'Increased' Risk of Islamic State Reprisal

The U.S. State Department has updated its "worldwide caution" for Americans overseas, saying it "remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests." The department said Friday authorities believe there is "an increased likelihood of reprisal attacks" for the U.S.-led airstrikes on Islamic State militants, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia....

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