[piasa]

update: "AP sources: Diplomat was to meet jailed terrorist," by MATTHEW LEE and P. SOLOMON BANDA ,Associated Press, April 8, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Qatari diplomat who caused a bomb scare after sneaking a smoke in an airplane bathroom was traveling for a consular visit to see an imprisoned al-Qaida agent. A State Department official and another person close to the matter say Mohammed Al-Madadi was going to meet Ali Al-Marri for an official visit. Consular officials frequently visit foreigners held in the United States to make sure they are being treated well. .....

[Cindy]

BUMP and thank you Piasa.

I appreciate the update.

[Cindy]

ADDING to post no. 12:

NORAD.mil: Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado - "NORAD FIGHTERS RESPOND TO DENVER-BOUND AIRCRAFT" (April 7, 2010)

BERNAMA.com - Malaysian National News Agency: Washington - "QATARI DIPLOMAT ARRESTED AFTER 'MID-AIR' BOMB THREAT" (SNIPPET: "The diplomat, identified as Mohammed Yaaqob Y M Al Madadi, was caught smoking in the toilets of a plane, and when questioned allegedly made a joke that he had been trying to "light" his shoes, according to Press Trust of India (PTI).") (April 8, 2010)

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