Authorities in Saudi Arabia have urged families to report any missing children for fear they might have be recruited by militant groups. The Saudi Interior Ministry has placed an appeal in newspapers, along with a telephone number for relatives to inform security services of suspicious cases. The measure is the latest step by the kingdom to try to crack down on activities by militant groups at home and improve its image abroad. Officials in the United States have accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to stop terrorist groups operating on its soil since the 11 September, 2001, suicide hijackings. Fifteen of the 19 terrorists who carried out the attacks came from Saudi Arabia. Full Story
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