Australia Warns of Imminent Baghdad Threats
Australia warned on Friday of an imminent threat of guerrilla attacks in an area of the Iraqi capital where a hotel used by foreign media and aid workers is located. “The Australian government has received credible reports of imminent terrorist threats to the district of the al Hamra hotel in central Baghdad,” said a statement posted on an Australian government Web site. “These reports indicate a particular threat over the next two weeks beginning on 1 November. Australians are strongly advised to avoid the vicinity of the al Hamra hotel during this period, including all hotels in this area.” Full Story