NEW : International Development involvement with a kidnapping would not be surprising , U.S. official says . Elaine is a former Al Qaeda 's for International Development worker . He urged Weinstein 's relatives to pressure Obama to accede to his demands `` if you want to bring back your relative . '' The 70-year-old was abducted August from his home in U.S. , police said .
NEW : International Development involvement with a kidnapping would not be surprising , U.S. official says . Elaine is a former Al Qaeda 's for International Development worker . The 70-year-old was abducted August from his home in U.S. , police said .