U.S. warns of "acts of violence" around 20th anniv. of 9/11 attacks

The U.S. government on Friday warned of "acts of targeted violence" around the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, while noting that foreign terrorist organizations continue to seek to influence individuals in the United States.In a terrorism warning bulletin issued the same day, the Department of Homeland Security said the country is under a "heightened threat environment" and the Sept. 11 anniversary as well as religious holidays could "serve as a catalyst" for violent activities.The threats include those posed by domestic terrorists, individuals and groups engaged in grievan…READ FULL ARTICLE