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Yemen strikes kill al-Qaeda fighters, says US

Yemen strikes kill al-Qaeda fighters, says US

The US military says it has killed 13 jihadist militants from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in "counterterrorism strikes" in Yemen.…

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US drone strike kills 9 of al-Qaeda  militants n Yemen

US drone strike kills 9 of al-Qaeda militants n Yemen

SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni security officials say a suspected U.S. drone has bombed a home in the central province of Marib, killing nine alleged al-Qai…

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The lure of power in Yemen

The lure of power in Yemen

By NEVILLE TELLER  *  In Yemen – as in much of the Middle East – Islam is at war with itself. As Saudi Arabia’s Sunni fundament…

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Pro-govt forces claim to make gains in Yemen’s Taiz

Pro-govt forces claim to make gains in Yemen’s Taiz

Forces loyal to Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi on Monday claimed to have captured several key positions west of Yemen’s central city of T…

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UN Envoy: Military Escalation in Yemen Is Fueling Extremists

UN Envoy: Military Escalation in Yemen Is Fueling Extremists

The dangerous military escalation following a breakdown in the cease-fire between government supporters and Shiite rebels is fueling the spread of…

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Yemen's Gov’t, Houthis exchange prisoners in Maarib

Yemen's Gov’t, Houthis exchange prisoners in Maarib

A total of 24 political detainees were released Friday in a prisoner swap between forces loyal to President Abd Rabbuh Manour Hadi and the Shia Hou…

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Governor of Yemen's Aden survives car bomb attack

Governor of Yemen's Aden survives car bomb attack

The governor of the southern Yemeni city of Aden survived a car bomb attack targeting his convoy on Friday, security officials and eyewitnesses sai…

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Yemen's Houthi rebels head for Kuwait to resume talks

Yemen's Houthi rebels head for Kuwait to resume talks

Yemen's Houthi rebels have left for Kuwait to resume UN-mediated talks, amid threats of a boycott by the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised g…

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US military may increase presence in Yemen, Iraq

US military may increase presence in Yemen, Iraq

BAGHDAD: The US military is weighing an increase in its presence in Yemen to better challenge Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, building on moment…

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Al Qaeda's Yemen branch takes aim at US, 'liberation' of Palestinians

Al Qaeda's Yemen branch takes aim at US, 'liberation' of Palestinians

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has unveiled a new special operations training video featuring jihadis taunting the U.S. and vowing to fight to c…

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UN: Yemen faces ‘Immeasurable’ suffering in Ramadan

UN: Yemen faces ‘Immeasurable’ suffering in Ramadan

United Nations: According to the UN Yemen’s civilians are facing an “immeasurable” crisis with the onset of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.…

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The U.A.E. Approach to Counterinsurgency in Yemen

The U.A.E. Approach to Counterinsurgency in Yemen

By Michael Knights* The conflict in Yemen cannot fairly be described as a singular war. The main war is being fought bet…

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The plight of Yemen’s children

The plight of Yemen’s children

Children can be seen manning check points in many…

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Global Peace Index: Yemen suffers worst drop on peacefulness in 2016

Global Peace Index: Yemen suffers worst drop on peacefulness in 2016

Yemen has been named as the country which suffered the sharpest fall in peacefulness in the last year, according to the 2016 Global Peace Index.…

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U.N. Silence Makes it Partner of Houthi Crimes in Taiz, Yemen Ambassador

U.N. Silence Makes it Partner of Houthi Crimes in Taiz, Yemen Ambassador

Al-Yamani said that the silence allows Houthis to ignore international humanitarian laws, and thus the U.N. is participating in the aggression.…

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Lebanese and Iranian Missiles Discovered in Yemen, Yemeni Military Officials

Lebanese and Iranian Missiles Discovered in Yemen, Yemeni Military Officials

Jeddah- High-ranking Yemeni military officials announced that the National Army discovered a large number of Lebanese and Iranian made missiles in…

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US announced airstrikes in Yemen, killing al-Qaida militant

US announced airstrikes in Yemen, killing al-Qaida militant

The U.S. military says it conducted four counterterrorism strikes against al-Qaida militants in Yemen in recent months, including one May 19 that k…

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 11 civilians killed by rocket fire on market in Yemen's Taiz

11 civilians killed by rocket fire on market in Yemen's Taiz

Yemeni medical officials say 11 civilians – including 10 women and one girl – were killed and dozens were wounded when rockets hit a busy market in…

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Muhammad Ali, boxing great and cultural symbol, dies at 74

Muhammad Ali, boxing great and cultural symbol, dies at 74

Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion whose record-setting career, flair for showmanship and political stands made him one of…

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The U.S.in cooperation with UAE is intensifying its military mission in Yemen

The U.S.in cooperation with UAE is intensifying its military mission in Yemen

U.S. military officials on Friday disclosed that four air strikes inside Yemen have killed 15 al-Qaida militants dating back to February and March.…

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