Monday, April 26, 2010

British Ambassador Survives Al Qaeda Inspired Terrorist Attack In Yemen



Yemen Suicide Bomb Highlights Threat To Foreigners, International Aid Workers -- Christian Science Monitor

As Yemen confronts the Arab world's poorest economy and an increasingly active Al Qaeda branch, security concerns such as today's suicide bomb stymie international aid workers seeking to help the country.

A suicide bomb that targeted the UK Ambassador to Yemen today underscored the threat posed to foreigners here and which development workers say is increasingly hindering their ability to bring international aid to the Arab world’s poorest country.

Monday’s suicide bombing, which took place a few hundred yards from the Movenpick Hotel – a hot spot for foreign visitors – “bore the hallmarks of Al Qaeda,” according to a statement issued by Yemen’s Interior Ministry.

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More News On Terrorism In Yemen

UK Envoy to Yemen Escapes Suicide Bomb Attack -- Voice of America
Attack on British ambassador in Yemen has al-Qaida hallmarks -- The Guardian
Yemen identifies bomber behind attack at British envoy -- Xinhuanet
Attack in Yemen Misses British Envoy -- New York Times
British envoy escapes Yemen attack -- CBC
Suicide bomber attacks British ambassador's motorcade in Yemen -- L.A. Times
Bomber targets UK diplomat -- The Australian
Yemen Rocked Again -- FOX News
SNAP ANALYSIS - Qaeda Yemen attack says "We're alive and well" -- Reuters
Yemen is in danger of becoming the new Afghanistan -- Con Coughlin, The Telegraph
The Threat From Yemen -- The Telegraph editorial

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