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US Faces 'Terror Attack Threat From Europe'

Security chief envisions stricter safety measures

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 16, 2008 6:15 AM CST

(Newser) – Americans face a "real risk that Europe will become a platform for terrorists," US Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff told the BBC yesterday. America will likely boost security measures to protect the country from such a threat, but will also make an effort... Read full story »

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