White powder scare for U.S. in Pakistan; Envelopes sent to diplomatic outposts

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Barry Artiste

Certainly Terrrorists preying on the US paranoia over Anthrax scares which previously hit the USA in recent years via the US postal service has taken a new turn to cause disruptions, and much cheaper than using a suicide bomber.

As the undated unrelated photos posted, one remembers the panic which gripped a Nation, especially around the Christmas holiday season when many were wary of opening any package with a sender unknown address.

http://www.ottawasun.com/News/National/2008/09/07/6690581.html

White powder scare for U.S. in Pakistan; Envelopes sent to diplomatic outposts

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A U.S. official says two American diplomatic outposts in Pakistan received envelopes containing an unknown white powder last week, sparking a security scare.

U.S. Embassy spokesman Lou Fintor says tests are being conducted on the substance.