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Taylor Swift's Vienna Concerts Canceled Due To Alleged Terror Plot

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts canceled due to alleged terror plot, arrests made, heightened security measures in place, concerts proceeding as planned.

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Taylor Swift concert plot: Austrian police find bomb chemicals in suspect’s home

Austrian, 19, arrested alongside 17-year-old for allegedly planning Islamist attack at Vienna venue

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Taylor Swift ‘biggest fear’ of concert attacks resurfaces after calling off Austria gigs over terror threat

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Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria

Taylor Swift fans are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in Vienna

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Taylor Swift Wembley concerts to go ahead as 'no link' with alleged terror plot against Austria gigs

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3 Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna are canceled over fears of an attack, leaving fans devastated

Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week are canceled following arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack in the area, potentially at the stadium itself

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Taylor Swift concerts cancelled in Austria after attack threat

Chancellor Karl Nehammer says threat was ‘very serious’ and a ‘tragedy was averted’ after police detain two suspects.

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The Independent UK

Taylor Swift concerts cancelled after terror plot foiled by Vienna police

One of the men arrested is a 19-year-old Austrian citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS, officials said

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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift Vienna concerts inspired by IS group

The two suspects in an alleged plot to attack three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna appeared to have been inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Taylor Swift's Vienna Shows Cancelled After IS Sympathiser Arrest

The Vienna leg of a tour by American mega-star Taylor Swift has been cancelled after Austria arrested an Islamic State sympathiser in connection with an attack plot, the organisers said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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