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US issues worldwide travel alert over terror threat

The US has issued a worldwide travel alert to its citizens, citing terrorist threats from Isis, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and "other terrorist groups".

The alert from the US State Department urges US citizens to exercise caution in public places and during holidays and public events.

French President Francois Hollande will meet Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the fight against so-called Islamic State.

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US issues worldwide travel alert to American citizens

The US has issued a worldwide travel alert to its citizens, citing terrorist threats from Isis, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and "other terrorist groups".

The alert from the US State Department urges US citizens to exercise caution in public places and during holidays and public events.

The alert will expire on 24 February next year, the State Department said.

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