IS Blamed for Istanbul Suicide Bombing

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     ISTANBUL—Foreign tourists are said to be among those killed and injured in a suicide attack in Istanbul’s main tourism district.  Turkish officials say at least 10 people – nine of them Germans – were killed and 15 others injured. Police and ambulances were quickly on the scene of the blast.  The powerful explosion heard…

Tokyo police boost security at embassies

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Tokyo police are boosting security at the embassies of Saudi Arabia and Iran after the 2 countries cut off diplomatic ties. Police say they’ve increased the number of patrols at the 2 embassies in Tokyo’s Minato Ward, while security companies continue to provide their usual services. Police are also stepping up patrols at locations including…

Security warning for Indonesian resorts

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The US embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, has warned people of potential security threats on Lombok, one of the central islands, during New Year’s celebrations. The embassy placed an emergency message on its website on Thursday, advising people to be alert at public places, citing Senggigi Beach, a popular tourist site on the island. It does…