US boosts airline security amid Al-Qaeda threat
The United States stepped up airport security as intelligence warned Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen was planning more attacks to follow a failed Christmas Day bombing. Officials warned of “chatter” hinting at further strikes, as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced US-bound passengers would see increased airport security screening and armed…
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