US issues global alert over al-Qaeda 'threat'
- 11 years ago
The United States has issued a global travel alert to warn its citizens of potential "terrorist attacks", particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, a day after it said 21 embassies and consulates would close on Sunday over security fears.
Britain announced on Friday that it would close its embassy in Yemen for two days - Sunday and Monday. Several embassy staff have been withdrawn from the capital, Sanaa, the foreign office in London said.
Britain announced on Friday that it would close its embassy in Yemen for two days - Sunday and Monday. Several embassy staff have been withdrawn from the capital, Sanaa, the foreign office in London said.