This Worldwide Caution supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 
10. It is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the need to remain 
vigilant and to remind them of the continuing threat of terrorist 
actions that may target civilians. The scheduled November 14 execution 
of a convicted terrorist in Virginia may trigger retaliatory attacks 
against American interests overseas. This Worldwide Caution expires on 
May 7, 2003. 

On November 14, 2002, the State of Virginia is scheduled to execute Mir 
Ahmad Kasi, also known as Mir Aimal Kansi, a Pakistani national, who 
was convicted in 1997 of the 1993 murders of two CIA employees. The 
potential exists for retaliatory acts against U.S. or other foreign 
interests in response to the execution. The U.S. government continues 
to receive credible indications that extremist groups and individuals 
are planning additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. Such 
actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide operations. 

Because security and security awareness have been elevated within the 
United States, the terrorists may target U.S. interests overseas. 
Recent events include the terrorist attacks in Kuwait and Bali. We 
remind American citizens to remain vigilant with regard to their 
personal security and to exercise caution. Terrorist groups do not 
distinguish between official and civilian targets. Attacks on places of 
worship and schools, and the murders of private American citizens and 
other westerners, demonstrate that as security is increased at official 
U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will seek softer 
targets. These may include facilities where Americans or possibly other 
foreigners are generally known to congregate or visit, such as 
residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, 
hotels, outdoor recreation events or resorts and beaches. 

Americans should increase their security awareness when they are at 
such locations, avoid them, or switch to other locations where 
Americans in large numbers generally do not congregate. There is a 
possibility that American citizens may be targeted for kidnapping or 
assassination. 

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of 
alert. These facilities may temporarily close or suspend public 
services from time to time to review their security posture and ensure 
their adequacy. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will 
make every effort to provide emergency services to American citizens. 
Americans are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with 
the nearest American embassy or consulate. 

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential 
security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible threat 
information through its Consular Information Program documents, 
available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to 
information on the Internet, U.S. travelers can hear recorded 
information by calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at 
202- 647-5225 from their touch-tone telephone, or receive information 
by automated fax by dialing 202-647-3000 from their fax machine. 

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