In Yemen, Saleh Loyalists Attack, Blockade Airport

Yemeni authorities shut down the airport in Sanaa after militants loyal to Yemen's ousted president attacked it with anti-aircraft guns on Saturday, revealing a possible rift within the country's ruling factions. Armed tribesmen and troops in uniform opened fire with...

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Obama Admin. Escalates Drone War in Yemen

The Obama administration has dramatically escalated its secret drone war in Yemen, already exploiting Yemen's fragile new client state. There have been 26 reported incidents of drone strikes in Yemen since May, but the pace appears to be accelerating with nine attacks...

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