U.S. Extends Embassy Closures After Intercepted al Qaeda Message -- CNN
(CNN) -- What started as an unprecedented move to close almost two dozen diplomatic posts for a day has broadened to week-long closures for most of them as the United States mulls the threat of a possible attack.
A trio of factors prompted officials to extend most of its embassy and consulate closures until Saturday: an intercepted message among senior al Qaeda operatives, the end of Ramadan, and concerns over several major prison breaks in the region.
Originally, officials decided to close 22 embassies and consulates this past Sunday -- a day when they would normally be open for business.
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MIDDLE EAST
Assad says Syria opposition a failure.
Syrian rebels make new push on Assad’s Alawite heartland.
Thirty killed in heavy fighting in Syrian mountains.
Syria's war splits nation into 3 distinct regions.
Rouhani urges West to abandon Iran sanctions.
Life imprisonment for Turkey ex-army chief.
ASIA
Bomb wounds train passengers as Pakistan goes on high alert.
Deadly blast hits southern Philippines.
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China says no rush to sign maritime accord.
Trial of Bo Xilai likely to be swift and predictable, say experts.
Australia's Rudd calls September 7 election.
AFRICA
Clashes between Nigerian army, Boko Haram kill 35.
Two soldiers, militant killed in Tunisia turmoil.
In Egypt, mounting tension between Islamists and military.
Mursi backers march as envoys seek solution in Egypt.
Islamist militants attack Somali capital, plan more before Ramadan ends.
Zimbabwe's MDC struggles for survival after election disaster.
Dozens dead, stranded after flash floods in Afghanistan, Pakistan.
Sudan President blocked from Saudi air space.
EUROPE
Britain and France extend closures of Yemen embassies.
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West acts like ‘Bull in China Shop’ in Middle East – Russian PM.
Europe presses Ukraine leader on Tymoshenko deal.
Gibraltar 'the party is over' comments from Madrid raise concerns in London. Concern as Spain considers €50 Gibraltar border fee.
West Germany 'sponsored doping in sports' - study.
AMERICAS
U.S. extends embassy closings; warnings renew debate over NSA data collection.
FBI pressures Internet providers to install surveillance software.
Exclusive: FBI allowed informants to commit 5,600 crimes.
Colombia warns Nicaragua not to explore for oil in Caribbean waters claimed by Colombia.
Prisons in Honduras are 'in control of inmates'. Honduras troops sent to take control of jail after riot.
Amnesty names 5 Cuban as 'prisoners of conscience'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Congressional leaders agree on drastic response to al Qaeda terrorist threat.
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Recent prison breaks are fueling Al Qaeda's global comeback.
July declared ‘busiest month’ for US drones, 23 killed in three strikes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Justice Department seeks oversight of Apple's iTunes store.
Feds order new rail rules in response to deadly derailment.
South Korean concern as US overturns Apple iPhone ban.
'Havoc' as HSBC prepares to close diplomatic accounts.
The rich are saving cash at a record pace.
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