echoed by the british government which raised its threat of terrorist attacks in france and germany specifically to high. this reinforces the need for vigilance against the continuing terrorist threat. the threat level against the united kingdom continues to be assessed at severe which is not a change. but of course very serious. reporter: also this week o bin laden released two new statements. they will be examined by intelligence agencies in case they contain coded ordered to militants. u.s. counterterrorism officials believe senior al qaeda leaders may have been planning to attack several european cities, similar to the terrorist assault in mumbai two years ago when armed men fanned out in the crowded downtown killing and wounding almost 500 people. pakistan s border region with afghanistan is still a haven for al qaeda training camps in spite of stepped up attacks from u.s. drones and pressure by the pakistan army. this summer western intelligence agencies were told t
with russ mitchell. mitchell: and good evening. the u.s. government now has an official a left for americans living or traveling in europe. after a day of speculation the state department today issued a travel alert advising u.s. sustains in europe to stake extra precautions about their personal safety. what does it mean and how seriously should you take it? we begin our coverage with elizabeth palm never london. reporter: the state department s warning was echoed by the british government which raised its threat of terrorist attacks in france and germany specifically to high. this reinforces the need for vigilance against the continuing terrorist threat. the threat level against the united kingdom continues to be assessed at severe which is not a change. but of course very serious. reporter: also this week o bin laden released two new statements. they will be examined by intelligence agencies in case they contain coded ordered to militants. u.s. counterterrorism offi