US Strikes Fueling al-Qaeda Sympathy in Yemen | As US drones pound towns, tribesmen switch sides
US Strikes Fueling al-Qaeda Sympathy in Yemen
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UN: After Single-Candidate Vote, Yemen’s Democracy ‘Largely on Track’
UN: After Single-Candidate Vote, Yemen’s Democracy ‘Largely on Track’ | Ban terms vote a ‘model to achieve peace’
Analysis: How Obama Changed Definition of ‘Civilian’ in Secret Drone Wars
Two US reports published today provide significant insights into President Obama’s personal and controversial role in the escalating covert US drone war in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. In a major extract from Daniel Klaidman’s forthcoming book Kill Or Capture, the...
Yemen Continues Military Offensive in South, Aided by US Troops and Bombs
Yemeni soldiers aided by American troops continued their offensive against militant strongholds in the country's southern towns throughout the weekend and into Monday, killing hundreds, as U.S. bombs continue to fall from drones. Yemeni officials told of continued...
Hundreds Die as US-Backed Yemen Offensive Escalates
Hundreds Die as US-Backed Yemen Offensive Escalates | Panetta: No need for boots on the ground
Up to 34 Dead in US-Aided Yemen Offensive
Yemeni military officials say fighting in two southern towns has left 27 fighters allegedly linked with al-Qaeda and seven Yemeni soldiers dead, as the army continues its offensive aided by U.S. officials and combat troops. The latest spate of battles took place near...
Suicide Car Bombing Attacks Shi’ite School in Yemen, 14 Killed
Suicide Car Bombing Attacks Shi’ite School in Yemen, 14 Killed | Ansar al-Sharia takes credit for attack
Yemen: 35 ‘al-Qaeda’ Killed in Attack on Southern Town
Yemen: 35 ‘al-Qaeda’ Killed in Attack on Southern Town | Military claims capture of tiny town of Wadi Banaa
US Hacks Yemeni Web Sites in Propaganda Campaign
The State Department recently carried out a counter-propaganda campaign on Web sites being used by al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen, challenging the anti-American narratives with others about civilians killed in terrorist strikes, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham...
Up to 28 Die in Yemen as US Troops Aid Military Offensive
Six Yemeni soldiers and 22 alleged militants were killed on Wednesday as Yemeni forces attacked areas said to be held by al-Qaeda affiliated groups in a new military offensive aided by U.S. officials and combat troops. The northeastern outskirts of Zinjibar, the...
