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Houthi rebels in Yemen eye oil-rich province, sparking fears of all-out civil war

Houthi rebels in Yemen eye oil-rich province, sparking fears of all-out civil war

SANAA, Yemen — The Shiite insurgents who have toppled Yemen’s government are threatening to take over a key oil-producing province to the east of t…

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UN to urge Houthis to step aside in Yemen  Read more: UN to urge Houthis to step aside in Yemen

UN to urge Houthis to step aside in Yemen Read more: UN to urge Houthis to step aside in Yemen

The UN Security Council is due to adopt a resolution Sunday urging the Shiite militiamen behind a power grab in Yemen to step down, release governm…

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Yemen's last Jews eye exodus after Islamist militia takeover

Yemen's last Jews eye exodus after Islamist militia takeover

SANAA: A few worried families are all that remain of Yemen's ancient Jewish community, and they too may soon flee after a Shi'ite Mus…

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The Hidden Issue Behind Marines Ditching Weapons In Yemen

The Hidden Issue Behind Marines Ditching Weapons In Yemen

All the furor about Marines allegedly surrendering weapons to Yemeni rebels misses the obvious question: Why were Marines and diplomats in such a r…

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Why UN Chief Says Yemen 'Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes'

Why UN Chief Says Yemen 'Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes'

For the first time since Farea al-Muslimi can remember, there was absolutely no traffic today on the road to Sanaa, Yemen’s capital. “No…

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Political Crisis in Yemen Increases Risks for Children

Political Crisis in Yemen Increases Risks for Children

GENEVA— The United Nations Children’s Fund warns the political crisis in Yemen is likely to plunge millions of children into deepening po…

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Chaos In Yemen Cause For Concern Across Region

Chaos In Yemen Cause For Concern Across Region

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — As Western diplomats and staff fled Yemen on Wednesday, concern widened over the increasing turmoil in the impoverished nation,…

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US pullout from Yemen eases pressure on Al Qaeda, lawmakers warn

US pullout from Yemen eases pressure on Al Qaeda, lawmakers warn

The evacuation of American diplomats, soldiers and even CIA operatives from Yemen is stirring deep concerns that the U.S. is losing a vital foothol…

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Special forces stay in Yemen , U.S. Defense official

Special forces stay in Yemen , U.S. Defense official

WASHINGTON  - United States Special Forces personnel will continue to operate in Yemen conducting training missions with Yemeni forces, as wel…

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U.S. embassy staff in Yemen destroy weapons, computers and documents: staff

U.S. embassy staff in Yemen destroy weapons, computers and documents: staff

U.S. embassy staff in Yemen destroyed weapons, computers and documents before closing and evacuating diplomats on Wednesday, local members of staff…

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Western diplomats leave Yemen as conflict deepens

Western diplomats leave Yemen as conflict deepens

Western governments evacuated their diplomats from Yemen on Wednesday as conflict deepened in the Saudi neighbour which has long been on the front…

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US, France, UK and Italy close embassies in Yemen amid turmoil

US, France, UK and Italy close embassies in Yemen amid turmoil

SANAA, Yemen — The United States, Britain, France and Italy said Wednesday they were closing their embassies in Yemen following Shiite rebel…

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We dream about drones, said 13-year-old Yemeni before his death in a CIA strike

We dream about drones, said 13-year-old Yemeni before his death in a CIA strike

A 13-year-old boy killed in Yemen last month by a CIA drone strike had tol…

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The enemy of our enemy is our friend -- even if he’s also our other enemy’s friend

The enemy of our enemy is our friend -- even if he’s also our other enemy’s friend

The Houthis in Yemen hate Al Qaeda, but they're very friendly with Iran The Houthis, Shiite Muslim rebels who announced that they were ta…

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How minority Houthi rebels seized Yemen

How minority Houthi rebels seized Yemen

"The Houthis are committing suicide," wrote Ali Muhsin. "Already their enemies are demonstrating in Taiz (intellectual capital of Yemen) and in Hod…

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After takeover, Yemen’s Shiite rebels are criticized over ‘coup’

After takeover, Yemen’s Shiite rebels are criticized over ‘coup’

Photo: Mohammed Houthi, a top official in the Houthi group's military wing, attends a Houthi rally at the main stadium in Sanaa on Saturday. |…

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GCC urges bigger international role in Yemen

GCC urges bigger international role in Yemen

Arab Gulf states , the memebrs  in Gulf Cooperation Council GCC have expressed concern about the Iranian influence in Yemen and called for gro…

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Former al-Qaeda member points finger at Saudi Arabia, renewing Sept. 11 questions

Former al-Qaeda member points finger at Saudi Arabia, renewing Sept. 11 questions

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, some current and former American officials have been urging President Barack Obama to release secret files they say do…

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In Yemen, Hard Times as Rebels Take Charge. But What Else Is New?

In Yemen, Hard Times as Rebels Take Charge. But What Else Is New?

SANA, Yemen — Twelve-year-old Nefisa Nasser lined up four jerrycans by a faucet on the side of a busy street, patiently waiting her turn to fill th…

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The Shiite Houthis Have Officially Taken Over Yemen

The Shiite Houthis Have Officially Taken Over Yemen

 The Shiite Houthis announced today that they are dissolving the country’s parliament and replacing it with a 151-member “presidential…

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