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Saudi airport attack kills 12; travel warnings issued

The attack on Saudi airports, which also prompted the Trump administration to consider joining Saudi Arabia's air campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels, has spurred urgent travel warnings.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA deadly attack on Saudi Arabia's airports has killed twelve people, including one American, and airlines and travelers are being warned to avoid those airports.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAccording to The Washington Times, the Trump administration is now considering joining Saudi Arabia's air campaign against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorConsidering is the word that worries me.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOnce a country is considering joining a campaign, the people who have to live with the decision are rarely the ones making it.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFor travelers, the practical point is clear: if you have a ticket through Saudi Arabia, check with your airline before you go anywhere near an airport.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe warnings are urgent, and no decision on U.S. involvement has been announced.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd watch what Washington says next, because that is where this goes.

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