US embassies and consulates throughout the Middle East and North Africa are remain closed until Saturday following a warning about a possible Al Qaeda terror attack.
The decision was taken yesterday to close 21 of it's diplomatic offices, the closure has now been extended by 6 days.
The UK, France and Germany have also closed its embassy in Yemen.
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While a worldwide travel warning has also been issued to all US citizens.
Robin Abcarian of the LA Times says the threats being made are being taken very seriously despite their vague nature:
