Thursday, May 19, 2011

Unrest In Yemen -- News Updates May 19, 2011

An anti-government protester in the southern city of Taizz on May 12, 2011. Press TV

Yemen Crisis Deal Collapses Despite U.S. Pressure -- New York Times/Reuters

SANAA (Reuters) - Last-minute diplomatic wrangling has derailed a deal on a transition of power in Yemen despite growing U.S. pressure on President Ali Abdullah Saleh to agree to the Gulf-brokered plan and relinquish power.

Inspired by uprisings in the Arab world, protesters have rallied across Yemen for months, resisting fierce attempts by state forces to quash their revolt against Saleh's 33-year rule.

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More News On The Unrest In Yemen

Yemen opposition blames Saleh for Gulf plan failure
-- Yahoo News/AFP
Yemen transition deal falls through at last minute -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Yemen crisis deal collapses despite U.S. pressure -- Reuters
Another Loss Of Wisdom? Yemeni Leader Again Rejects Deal -- NPR
Gulf mediator leaves Yemen without a deal -- Financial Times
Gulf mediator leaves Yemen without securing power- transition deal -- Xinhuanet
Gulf ministers to meet on Yemen after deal breakdown -- Reuters
Yemen's Saleh Hangs On, Still Able to Draw a Crowd -- Time

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