Chaos Swirls In Yemen's Capital As Government Buildings Burn -- McClatchy News
SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's capital city sank toward anarchy Tuesday as rival armies fought pitched battles in a neighborhood of middle-class homes and government offices in the worst violence to sweep this city since anti-government protests began nearly four months ago.
Forces loyal to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh shelled the compound of the country's leading tribal sheikh, while forces loyal to Sheikh Sadeq al Ahmar stormed nearby government buildings.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemeni president adamant he 'will not leave power'. Yemen: Sanaa sees third day of Hashid clashes.
Without talks, Palestinians to head to UN: Abbas.
At least 1,100 civilians killed in Syria uprising-group.
New US sanctions target Iran's refined petroleum imports for first time.
ASIA
UN team begins investigation into Fukushima crisis. IAEA probing nuclear accident in Japan. Q+A-What's going on at Japan's crippled nuclear power plant?
North Korea's Kim in likely top-level talks in China.
China crisis over Yangtze river drought forces drastic dam measures.
India boosts bid to rival China in Africa.
Pakistan removes base commander after Taliban attack.
AFRICA
Obama and Cameron vow no let-up on Libya's Gaddafi. NATO ups strikes in Tripoli but sees no Iraq parallel. Arab states play limited role in battle against Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
South African president to meet Gadhafi next week.
South Sudan threatens to retaliate against North in border dispute. Thousands more flee fighting in Sudan's oil-rich Abyei region.
Murder trial for Mubarak. Egyptians hail Mubarak trial, but some feel sorry.
India offers $5 billion to Africa in bid to boost ties.
EUROPE
'Arab Spring' camp set up in Calais as thousands of North Africans vie to get to Britain.
Berlin airports to close because of volcano ash cloud.
Obama to address British Parliament.
Greece crisis worsens amid political stalemate. Greece rules out referendum on austerity, euro.
Russia rejects labeling of Khodorkovsky as 'prisoner of conscience'.
AMERICAS
Midwest storms spawn several tornadoes, kill 13.
Colombia vows to break up drug gangs, beat rebels.
OAS to vote on readmission of Honduras.
Racism is 'worse for white Americans than black Americans'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda goals unclear after Bin Laden's death, committee hears.
Peter King: Al Qaeda will seek revenge for bin Laden killing.
Defense to question gov't witness in Mumbai case.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
France's Lagarde seeks IMF's top spot. France's Lagarde launches IMF bid, BRICs complain.
U.S. sues big oil traders for 2008 manipulation.
Crisis still stalks global recovery, warns OECD.
A look at economic developments around the globe.
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