As Americans from the White House to ground zero rejoice over the death of Osama bin Laden, the U.S. State Department sounded a grimmer tone. The department has put embassies on alert and warned Americans abroad of possible reprisal attacks after Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan. It issued a worldwide travel alert shortly after President Obama’s address late on Sunday. The alert said there is an “enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counterterrorism activity in Pakistan.” It also said Americans abroad should limit travel outside of their homes and avoid large gatherings.
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