Osama is Dead

PETALING JAYA: Security forces around the world raised their level of vigilance after the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a military operation by the United States in Pakistan.

Osama was bombed

International police agency Interpol issued a global alert to “a heightened terror risk from al-Qaeda affiliated or inspired terrorists” even as Osama's supporters took to the Internet to “vow revenge”. Several countries, including the US, Britain and Japan, also announced security alerts for their nationals, embassies and bases.

In Malaysia, police announced the stepping up of security measures at important locations. The US Embassy here warned Americans to be on the look-out but gave the assurance that its operations would continue as normal despite the warning.

In other developments:
> Celebrations erupted in US, especially at the White House and Ground Zero in New York, as news broke;
> Experts warn that despite Osama's death, terrorism would continue until the root causes have been addressed.