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US to reopen most closed embassies in Middle East

Arab World Materials 10 August 2013 09:56 (UTC +04:00)
The US on Sunday will reopen 18 of the 19 diplomatic posts it closed due to a widespread terrorist threat last week, the State Department said, dpa reported.
US to reopen most closed embassies in Middle East

The US on Sunday will reopen 18 of the 19 diplomatic posts it closed due to a widespread terrorist threat last week, the State Department said, dpa reported.

"Our embassy in Sana'a, Yemen will remain closed because of ongoing concerns about a threat stream indicating the potential for terrorist attacks emanating from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

The consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, that was closed due to a separate threat would also stay closed, she said.

"We will continue to evaluate the threats to Sana'a and Lahore and make subsequent decisions about the re-opening of those facilities based on that information," Psaki said.

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