The US State Departmenthas issued a global travel alert to all US citizens following the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden warning of "enhanced potential" for anti-American violence.

Bin Laden was killed by American ground troops who raided a compound in Pakistan. The remains of Bin Laden were captured by the soldiers.

The death was announced by President Obama (see separate story)

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