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WASHINGTON, June 7 (KUNA) -- The US confirmed here Monday that 12 Americans
have been arrested by Yemeni authorities for links to Al-Qaeda.
State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said in a press briefing that 12
Americans have been arrested but did not give nay further details.
He added that "we are working to find out more about the individuals who
may be in Yemeni custody," and that they are trying to find out more
information.
"We have great cooperation with the government of Yemen. Together, we are
doing our best to help Yemen, reduce the threat posed by Al Qaeda in the
Arabian Peninsula," he affirmed.
He stressed saying "that's a threat to Yemen, it's a threat to the United
States," and declined to talk about specifics. (end)
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