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Denmark evacuates embassies in Algeria, Afghanistan due to threats

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Denmark has evacuated staff from its embassies in Algeria and Afghanistan because of an increased threat level, officials said Wednesday.

 

Danish intelligence officials have warned of an "aggravated" terror threat against Denmark since the reprinting in February of a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad. The warning specifically singled out North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan. (AP)

 

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