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US warns Euro 2016 soccer possible terror target

Published: 31 May 2016 - 06:17 pm | Last Updated: 27 Nov 2021 - 10:31 pm
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Washington: The United States warned its citizens Tuesday that this summer's Euro 2016 soccer tournament and related events across France and Europe will present "potential targets for terrorists."

The month-long European Championship finals start in Paris on June 10, drawing the best international teams from the continent and hundreds of thousands of fans.

 

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