Beginning August 4, U.S. Embassies around the world are closing down, including in Egypt. California Republican and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Royce is saying that Al Qaeda-linked threats originates from the, “Middle East and in Central Asia.” CNN was told that the Obama administration was specifically keeping their eyes open for threats against the embassy in Sanaa, Yemen. Yemen has been cracking down on Al Qaeda, and President Obama plans on meeting with, Yemeni President, Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi at the White House next week, so we’ll see where that goes. For now, hit the jump to get more details as well as the closing dates – via the U.S. Embassy’s Cairo twitter.
Al-Qaeda Linked Group Has 7 Americans Held Hostage In A GAS FIELD !!!
An Al Qaeda-linked group from Mali has taken total control over a gas field in Algeria, taking 41 hostages including seven Americans and killing two. The name of the group is Katibat Moulathamine, or the Masked Brigade and they contacted the Mauritanian media to inform them that their group had carried out the mission of the attack. The group said the attack was in revenge for Algeria’s support of France’s operation against Al Qaeda-linked Malian rebels groups far to the southeast. This is crazy. You never know what these kinds of people are going to do, I mean they took control of a GAS FIELD. I hope this doesn’t turn out badly. The U.S. embassy will surely be getting involved in this one. Drop down bottom for more. JaaiR (JR)
Secretary Clinton Delivers Powerful Speech About Religion
Secretary Clinton let it be known that there are no justifications for violence as all religions have faced insults and denigration. Her speech comes in response to the attack and killings of U.S. diplomats. She says the anti-Muslim film circulating the internet is “inflammable and despicable,” but this should not translate into violence. Click below to read more. Jason J.
Violent Protests At U.S. Embassies In Sana’a, Yemen, And Cairo
The film “Innocence of Muslims” that denigrated the Prophet Muhammad has sparked even more outrage as thousands of protesters are attacking U.S. Embassies. Protesters are ripping down signs and starting fires. Officials from all countries are working together to defuse this situation before it gets even worst. Click below to read more. Jason J.
Taliban Gunmen Attack U.S. Embassy
Taliban insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles at the U.S. embassy, NATO headquarters and other buildings in the heart of Kabul. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
