Wednesday, November 17, 2010

"Be Alert, not Scared" Germany Steps Up Security on News of Planned Terrorist Attack

German Interior Minister, Thomas de Maziere, announced to the people that Germany will be stepping up its security measures in light of confirming that terrorists plan to attack in late November. A core part of the statement was that, "there is reason to be alert, not to be hysteric" and that people should not change their daily lives. De Maziere was criticized for his statement against 'alarmism' in the United States, Europe, and Japan as a result of threats. Germany has since lifted the grounding of Yemeni cargo planes after the threat earlier this month. They have received threats from Yemen and bombs from Greece.


By: Rebecca M. Samson

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