INQUIRER.net: US to close 19 missions through Saturday over Qaeda threat

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US to close 19 missions through Saturday over Qaeda threat Aug 4th 2013, 22:41 WASHINGTON – The United States said Sunday that 19 of its embassies and consulates in the Mideast and Africa would be closed through August 10 over terror fears.   The list includes 15 that were closed Sunday, as well as four additional posts. Certain other missions were to reopen Monday, the State Department said.   "This is not an indication of a new threat stream, merely an indication of our commitment to exercise caution and take appropriate steps to protect our employees including local employees and visitors to our facilities," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki in a statement.   At least 25 US embassies and consular offices had initi... Keep on reading: US to close 19 missions through Saturday over Qaeda threat Media files: Jen-Psaki.jpg (image/jpeg)

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