Although American embassies issue repeated warnings for vigilance, diplomats say they can do little beyond that.

The embassies or consulates will issue biometric passport from June 30, 2010.

In an emergency, embassies or consulates can issue limited validity passports.

Several foreign embassies issued travel warnings to their citizens in Bangkok warning that further attacks are possible.

American embassies abroad repeatedly issued visas to known terror suspects.

The embassy issued a statement blaming security forces for the violence afflicting the Haitian capital and some rural areas.

Before Sept. 11, consular offices or embassies could issue most visas after a routine check.

The embassy issued receipts to Russian companies and sent copies to Baghdad, the report said.

On Oct. 25 the embassy issued a statement.

The embassy issued 2,000 refugee visas in June, mostly to Armenians.