US crisis: US government warned of attack four days ago

State Department website outlines threat...

By John Oates, 12 September 2001 10:00

NEWS A State Department website warned of possible terrorist attack late last week. Dated 7 September, the warning says US citizens are under increased threat from attack by groups allied to Osama bin Laden. It continues: "In the past, such individuals have not distinguished between official and civilian targets." It highlights fears that military personnel in Japan or Korea could be targeted. The warning calls on US citizens to remain vigilant and increase their security awareness.

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