FBI chief may review Saudi travel warning

[maddezmom]

By Dominic Evans
48 minutes ago



RIYADH (Reuters) - The United States may review travel advice urging U.S. citizens to leave Saudi Arabia after recent successes by security forces against militants, FBI director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday.


Mueller, speaking after talks with de facto ruler Crown Prince Abdullah, said the country where Osama bin Laden and most of the September 11 hijackers were born has taken "remarkable strides in addressing al Qaeda."

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Since then security forces have killed or arrested many leading militants and attacks have been less frequent, less sophisticated and less deadly.

Congratulating Saudi Arabia on its "victories," Mueller said there was still a terrorist threat in the country but "it is being addressed forcefully by the Mabahith (domestic security) and other security services."

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more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050511/wl_nm/security_saudi_usa_dc

[Norquist Nemesis]

1. Timing is EVERYTHING!

Let's see...Saudi Prince visits Bush Ranch

Article concerning tourism and the loss of billions in that industry

Now this. Next, we'll be seeing the commerical re-airing how Saudi Arabia is our friend with a melodramic "Imagine" Beatles tune playing in the background.

[tanyev]

2. Summer vacation in Riyadh, anyone?

We should send the Griswolds.