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There has been another terror attack on Americans in the middle east.

A man described as an Islamic extremist shot and killed 3 missionarys at a Southern Baptist hospital in Yemen. A fourth person, the hospital pharmicist, was ctitically wounded.

Yemeni police have arrested the 30 yr old gunman and say they are searching now for a militant cell that may be targeting foreigners and secular figures in the country.

The gunman entered the hospital in Jibla, Yemen cradling a semi-automatic rifle under his coat like a baby.

Killed were the hospital director, a doctor and another worker.. all with bullets to the head.

The U.S. embassy is telling all Americans in Yemen to enhance their security.

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