Italian authorities are on the alert for al Qaeda attacks on U.S. or NATO interests in Italy around July 4, based on intelligence reports and threats broadcast by the al Jazeera TV network in Qatar. Intelligence officials are reportedly monitoring the activities of some 50 Italians of the far right and far left who have converted to the al Qaeda cause. Potential targets include diplomatic and commercial offices, ports, airports, railroads, infrastructure, and places of worship.
