The U.S. tightens security at diplomatic missions in Lebanon and Turkey on Friday - because of unspecified threats.<br/> <br />In Lebanon, the U.S. State Department ordered all non-emergency diplomatic personnel and their families out of the country -<br/> <br />and in southeastern Turkey - a voluntary evacuation at the consulate in Andana has been ordered.<br/> <br />U.S. citizens have been warned against traveling to these regions - and Americans in the rest of Turkey have been told to remain vigilant.<br/> <br />Officials offered no additional information about the threats - which come just a week before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.<br/> <br />nats<br/> <br />Despite the ramped up security - some U.S. citizens living in the Lebanese capital - Beirut - said they did not feel an urgency to leave.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) AMERICAN CITIZEN, ALEXANDRA TALTY, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am not going to leave because of the U.S. embassy urging its citizens to leave, but if they were to evacuate, I would leave."
