US tightens airport security to include electronics

American officials have ordered some overseas airports with direct flights to the US to intensify screening of electronic devices. Mobile phones or other electronic devices will not be allowed on US bound planes if they are not fully charged. So far, the UK, France and Germany had agreed to comply with US demands. US transport sources say mobile phones made by Apple and Samsung will be singled out for extra checks

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