EU Unveils New Security Check System for Travelers

The European Union on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new system of security checks on travelers permitted to enter Europe without visas in an effort to crack down on extremists. People from 60 visa waiver countries, including the U.S., will have to pay 5 euros ($5.36) and fill out an online form to obtain clearance to travel within Europe's 26-nation ID check-free area.   The EU's security commissioner, Julian King, said that "by spotting problem individuals and...

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