Intercepted conversations between al-Qa’ida figures lead to embassy closures

Reports from the United States say intercepted conversations between two senior al-Qa’ida figures prompted the temporary closure of many American embassies.

It’s thought the 2 men involved in the discussions were the terror group’s leader and his chief in Yemen.

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US officials say the attack could’ve been the biggest since 9/11.

Marie Harf, from the U.S. State Department, says al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula – or AQAP – are a dangerous group: