U.S. to close some embassies on August 4, 2013

AFP reported that the United States will close some embassies on Sunday, because they have security concerns, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said today. “‘The Department of State has instructed certain US embassies and consulates to remain closed or to suspend operations on Sunday, August 4,’ Harf told reporters. “The decision was taken ‘out of an abundance of caution and care for our employees and others who may be visiting our installations,’ she said. Read Article