. GERMANY'S Interior Ministry said [...]; WORLD Briefing..GERMANY'S Interior Ministry said al-Qaida has posted a new video threatening the country, highlighting an increased threat level ahead of national elections and prompting authorities to step up security. The ministry gave no details of the al-Qaida posting, but said in a statement it underlined the fact the September 27 elections offer "a particular background for propaganda propaganda, systematic manipulation of public opinion, generally by the use of symbols such as flags, monuments, oratory, and publications. Modern propaganda is distinguished from other forms of communication in that it is consciously and deliberately used to and operational actions by terrorist groups". It said authorities believe there was an "increased threat situation" which they are responding to with "adjusted security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security , in particular at airports and stations". |
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