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Yemen : Uncertain future

Yemen : Uncertain future

The Shia rebel offensive has slowed down, but not stalled, in its advance south. This is because the appearance of the Shia rebels has mobilized ma…

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This Yemeni says US drone strikes are actually helping al-Qaeda

This Yemeni says US drone strikes are actually helping al-Qaeda

American policymakers credit drones as a lifesaver for American soldiers, saying it keeps them from direct confrontations with fight…

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 Thanks to American Help, Yemen’s Commandos Aren’t Half Bad

Thanks to American Help, Yemen’s Commandos Aren’t Half Bad

On Dec. 5, American and Yemeni commandos launched a risky mission to rescue American journalist Luke Somers and South African humanitarian Pierre K…

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Why Is Yemen So Violent? Because It Is So Poor and Thirsty

Why Is Yemen So Violent? Because It Is So Poor and Thirsty

By Juan Cole - The Nation The crime and tragedy of the killing of two hostages by Al Qaeda during an attempted US rescue mission in Shabw…

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