Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Yemen's Civil Strife And Civil War Is Escalating

Top US Military Officer Says Al-Qaida Threat From Yemen Is 'Serious' -- Voice of America

The top U.S. military officer says al-Qaida's branch in Yemen is a "serious" threat to the United States and has become substantially more dangerous over the past two years.

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday he takes seriously al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula's latest threat to carry out more inexpensive, small-scale attacks against American targets.

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More News On Yemen

'Alarming' escalation in Yemen fighting -- AFP
Yemen postpones trial of alleged American al Qaeda member -- CNN
Arrest of Southern Bloc Leader in Yemen sparks protests. -- All Voices
For Al-Qaida In Yemen, Targeting U.S. Is Personal -- NPR
New escalation mars return prospects to northern Yemen -- Relief Web
Renewed violence hampering returns to northern Yemen, reports UN agency -- Spero News
Deaths in Yemen blast -- Al Jazeera
Arabian Gulf Football Tourney Begins in Yemen Amid Tight Security -- Voice of America
Yemen forces block protests around Gulf Cup launch -- AFP
Feature: Fear of terror deters Yemenis from attending Gulf Cup -- Xinhuanet
A False Target in Yemen -- Gregory Johnsen, New York Times
Yemen on the Brink -- George Grant, Wall Street Journal

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