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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:35 pm
Obama: Yemen devices had explosive material
White House cites possible threat; Chicago synagogue, Jewish center were intended recipients
WASHINGTON — Calling it a "credible terrorist threat," President Barack Obama said two U.S.-bound packages from Yemen were discovered with explosive material, triggering searches of flights with other packages from Yemen and an investigation into whether al-Qaida was behind a new terror plot.
Sources told NBC News that both packages contained toner cartridges with wires and white powder. The devices were found in Britain and Dubai last night.
Obama: Yemen devices a 'credible terrorist threat' - U.S. news - Airliner security - msnbc.com
White House cites possible threat; Chicago synagogue, Jewish center were intended recipients
WASHINGTON — Calling it a "credible terrorist threat," President Barack Obama said two U.S.-bound packages from Yemen were discovered with explosive material, triggering searches of flights with other packages from Yemen and an investigation into whether al-Qaida was behind a new terror plot.
Sources told NBC News that both packages contained toner cartridges with wires and white powder. The devices were found in Britain and Dubai last night.
Obama: Yemen devices a 'credible terrorist threat' - U.S. news - Airliner security - msnbc.com