The Obama administration on Sunday warned Americans of potential terrorist threats in Europe and urged them to be vigilant in public places, including tourist spots and transportation hubs

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French soldiers patrol under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The State Department cautioned Americans traveling in Europe to be vigilant because of heightened concerns about a potential al-Qaida terrorist attack aimed at U.S. citizens and Europeans.Laurent Cipriani

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