February 15, 2003	Saturday	Zul Hijjah 13, 1423

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WASHINGTON, Feb 14: The US government has quietly barred two Saudi Arabian Airlines pilots from flying in the United States on the grounds that they “pose a security threat”, The Wall Street Journal said on Friday.

The newspaper said the case was the first test of a controversial new rule that allows US authorities to take away flying licences without disclosing any evidence.—AFP