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            US Cancels Consular Services in Saudi Arabia, Cites Risk

   by VOA News

   The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has canceled consular services for Sunday
   and Monday in the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran
   because of heightened security concerns.

   In a statement issued Saturday, the embassy said the telephone lines
   would not be open either on March 15-16.

   The embassy advises U.S. citizens to cancel all nonessential trips to
   Saudi Arabia and be extra cautious when traveling through the country .

   The statement does not specify reasons for the extra precaution. It
   advises all Americans to avoid crowds, identify safe areas and prepare
   for emergencies while in Saudi Arabia.
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