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UK warns of SE Asia terror threat
LONDON, England -- British tourists have been warned of an increased terrorist threat throughout South East Asia. British companies and schools are also being warned to be vigilant and to check security arrangements. The new warnings apply to 11 countries and come in the wake of the Bali bombing in which almost 200 people, many of them tourists, were killed. The UK Foreign Office said: "There is an increased threat to British nationals and British interests from terrorism in South East Asia." New advice has been published for institutions in and tourists to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, and Burma. The Foreign Office Web site reads: "The threat to British nationals has increased significantly. "British nationals should exercise extreme caution in public places, in particular places of entertainment such as nightclubs, bars, restaurants and places of worship known to be frequented by foreigners. "All British institutions and businesses should reconsider their security arrangements. British and international schools should be especially vigilant.' The British government earlier this week advised Britons against all travel to Indonesia, and told those already there to consider leaving if their presence was not essential. And Australia has urged its citizens to leave Jakarta, saying it had received intelligence that parts of the Indonesian capital might be bombed in attacks aimed at Westerners. More than 180 people died and hundreds were injured in last Saturday's attack, the majority of them young Western tourists in the packed Sari nightclub in the resort town of Kuta. Most of the casualties came from Australia which is holding a day of national mourning Sunday to remember the victims. Queen Elizabeth II has ordered the British flag to be flown at half-mast over Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday in memory of the victims. A memorial service will be held in St. Paul's Cathedral on October 25 for those killed in Bali, Australia's embassy in London announced. "We at the Australian High Commission have been deeply touched by the level of support offered by the Australian community in Britain, the British people, the government and the wider community," said Australia's acting high commissioner, or ambassador, Bill Tweddell. "I hope the service will provide comfort for people from all nations affected by this horrendous act." "We hope the memorial service will be attended by people from all countries with citizens affected."
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