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German Carnival Parade in Braunschweig Canceled Due to Threat: Cops,  A carnival parade in the northern German town of Braunschweig planned for Sunday lunchtime was cancelled at short notice due to a concrete threat of an Islamist attack, police said.

"Reliable state security sources have made it known that a concrete threat of attack with an Islamist background exists," authorities in Braunschweig said in a statement.

Police called on all visitors to refrain from visiting the planned route of the carnival parade and avoid travelling to Braunschweig. The cancellation came after two civilians died and five policeman were wounded in attacks in Denmark on Saturday at an event promoting freedom of speech and on a synagogue.