Yemen

Yemenis Vote in First 'Saleh-Free' Election

The impoverished and conflict-ridden country of Yemen sought to put its past behind it and elect a new president on Tuesday.

Yemen: An Era Ends - Goodbye Saleh

After 33-years of autocratic rule, Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh steps down this week.

Yemen: 16 Killed in Al-Qaeda Family Feud

Al-Qaeda has found itself in an internal series of reprisals and counter-reprisals after a local terror chief was murdered by an in-law.

Yemen's Saleh is Off The Wall

Yemen's outgoing president Ali Abdullah Saleh on Thursday ordered the removal of his photos from all government and private facilities.

US Attacks Al Qaeda in Yemen, 12 Terrorists Killed

U.S. drone strikes killed at least 12 Al Qaeda terrorists in Yemeni in one of the most successful attacks in the war on terror.

Yemen: Airstrikes, Assassination Attempts, and Kidnappings

Post-Saleh Yemen is beginning to look like the Wild West as the new government and its US allies battle with Al Qaeda, tribesmen.

US Hopeful Saleh Departure Will Help Yemen Heal

The top US diplomat in Yemen hailed President Ali Abdullah Saleh's departure from the country as a step towards stability.

Oman Tight Lipped Over Saleh Exile Request

Officials in Oman have refused to comment on reports that outgoing Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh wants sanctuary in Muscat.

Yemen’s Saleh Apologizes and Leaves Country

Two months after handing over his power, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh officially left his nation for medical treatment in the U.S.

Al Qaeda Seizes Yemeni Town of Radda

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) terrorists have seized the town of Radda, about 105 miles south of the Yemeni capital of Sana'a.

Yemen's Romeo and Juliet

A pair of young lovers in Yemen took their own lives after their feuding families forbade their marriage.

Saleh-Hadi Row Threatens Power Transfer in Yemen

Yemen's transfer of power is in question as charges that outgoing president Saleh is interfering with the new government

Yemen's Saleh Not Going to U.S. After All

Despite earlier reports, Yemen's President will remain in his country and not travel to the U.S. for medical treatment.

Yemen's Saleh US Bound

Obama administration officials have decided Yemen's outgoing president will be allowed into the US "for medical treatment only."

US Officials Mull Visit from Yemen's Saleh

As violence continues to rock Yemen, US officials are mulling whether the outgoing president can come to the US for medical treatment.

Yemen's 'March of Life' Ends In Death

A mass march by some 100,000 protesters demanding the outgoing president be prosecuted turned bloody as government forces opened fire.

Yemen: Protesters Demand Saleh Prosecution

Despite immunity under Yemen's transfer of power agreement protesters want the country's former president indicted.

Al Qaeda Jailbreak Sets Tone for Post-Saleh Yemen

An audacious jailbreak by 13 Al Qaeda terrorists underscores the deep problems facing Yemen as President Saleh departs.

Goodbye Saleh: Yemen Forms Unity Government

The Gulf-brokered transition of power is underway in Yemen even as clashes rock the capital of Sanaa; Hadi to replace Saleh soon.

Arab Spring: Jihad Turns Inward in Yemen

A reactionary Sunni school in Yemen has declared jihad on the Huthi rebels who have laid siege to its compound in a bid to seize the region.

Yemen's Saleh Resigns

It's Game Over for Ali Abdullah Saleh after 10 months of rioting. He will negotiate power transfer with opposition in return for immunity.

Yemen's Saleh 4th Arab Leader to Fall?

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has flown to Saudi Arabia allegedly to sign a deal to end his reign of power.

Yemen Clashes Kill 19+

A government declared cease-fire went unheeded as open armed confrontations between Saleh loyalists and his political rivals continue.

Yemen: Saleh, Protesters Thumb Nose at UN

Clashes continue as neither Yemeni president Abdullah Ali Saleh or those calling for his ouster are impressed by the UN.

Yemen: Dissident General Says 2006 Elections 'Rigged'

Dissident General Ali Mohsin Al Ahmar says opposition candidate Faisal Bin Shamlan won the 2006 elections - but result was rigged.

Leaks Shed Light on Al-Awaki Hit

Sources say a secret legal memorandum sought to justify the targeted killing of a US citizen without trial by US forces abroadl.

Yemeni President Vows to Resign in 'Coming Days'

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced Saturday in a televised speech to the nation that he will step down "in the coming days."

Report: Yemen's Saleh Accused of Murder Plot

Former Yemeni diplomat accuses President Saleh of sending assassins to kill him in his south Cairo home for supporting the opposition.

Saleh Addresses Yemen, Doesn't Promise to Step Down

Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh addresses his nation for the first time since he returned to the country, calls for elections.

Saleh Returns to Yemen - Is It War?

Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh returned to Sanaa amid pitched street battles in a surprise move expected to inflame more violence

Yemen Spiraling Into Civil War

Fighting between loyalist and dissident troops has erupted in Sanaa, scuttling talks between officials and opposition leaders.

Saana Truce Collapses, Fighting Resumes

With a transfer of power agreement expected in days, a truce between rival military units has broken down leading to more bloodshed.

Yemen: At Least 56 Killed in Renewed Clashes

At least 56 are dead in Yemen after protesters stormed an army base, sparking a prolonged gunfight between defenders and army defectors.

Report: Saleh Won’t Return to Yemen

Officials say president Ali Abdullah Saleh will not return to Yemen; US says power transfer could occur this week.

Yemeni Troops Fire on Opposition Protesters

Just a week after authorizing transfer of power talks, Yemeni forces opened fire on anti-regime protesters, wounding at least 10.

Yemen's Saleh Authorizes Power Transfer Talks

Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Slaeh authorized his deputy to negotiate a power transfer with the opposition.

Saleh Cabinet Convenes in Symbolic Snub

The Cabinet of Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh convened in a clear message they have no plans to step down.

Yemenite Jewish Refugees in Cairo Face Deportation

A group of 12 Jewish refugees who fled Yemen are being detained in Cairo and face deportation -- back to Yemen.

Saleh: 'Elections As Soon As Possible'

Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh says he will hand over power to his vice president and 'hold elections as soon as possible.'

Yemen: Saleh's Big Tease

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh keeps hinting at his imminent return but won't set a date.

Yemen's Prime Minister Returns from Saudi Arabia

Yemen's loyalist Prime Minister Ali Mohammad Mujawer has returned from a hospital in Riyadh - will Saleh follow?

Yemeni Shura Council Leader Dies, Saleh's No. 3

emen's third most powerful official has died of wounds sustained during an attack on the presidential palace in June.

2 Suicide Bombings Target Al Qaeda Strongholds in South Yemen

At least 11 people died overnight Sunday after two suicide bombing attacks targeting the Al Qaeda terrorist stronghold in Yemen.

Yemen's Saleh Still a Decisive Factor in Yemen

Ali Abdullah Saleh's intent to return to Yemen and hunt down his would-be assassins proves his presidency isn't over yet.

Saleh Vows to Return to Yemen

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh vows to return home from Saudi Arabia. "See you in Sanaa," he tells his supporters.

Saleh Nephew Says He Will 'Break Necks' of Protesters

A nephew of Yemen's president said he would 'break the necks' of protesters if another assassination attempt was made; offered talks.

Saleh Will Return to Yemen When Recovered

Saudi officials say embattled Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh will return to his country after completing his recovery.

Saleh Stays in Saudi Arabia, Officials Blame U.S.

Yemeni officials say U.S., and Saudi Arabia pressured President Saleh to stay in Saudi Arabia after being released from hospital.

Yemen Strikes Back, Kills 15 Islamist Rebels

Yemen's government strikes back against militants said to have ties to Al-Qaeda, which US officials have said has a large presence there.

Ramadan: Month of Violence?

Arab Regimes Fear Ramadan will Be Month of Violence

Authorities in Syria fear the nightly prayers during Ramadan will transform every day into Friday.

Yemen Opposition 'Knows Nothing' of Government Roadmap

Opposition leaders in Yemen say they know nothing about a government proposed roadmap; say no talks until Saleh goes.

Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Yemen

A senior leader of Al-Qaeda has been killed in fighting in Yemen.

Six Killed in Sanaa Violence as Saleh Holds Fast

Violence has erupted in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa for the first time since President Ali Abdullah Saleh was taken to Saudi Arabia for treatment.

Yemeni Youth Create Shadow Government to Oust Saleh

A Yemeni youth organization announced Saturday it has set up a shadow government in hopes of ousting President Ali Abdullah Saleh by default.

Yemeni VP Makes New Transition Offer

Yemen's VP Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has made a new transition offer to opposition leaders as the army struggles to secure the country's south.

Yemen's Military Losing Grip on South

Dozens of Yemeni military officers have been arrested for conspiring with opposition elements while terrorists seize more and more of the south

Bin Laden's Widow Returning to Yemen

Bin Laden's widow Amal Al Sada, who was shot in the leg during the May 2 targeted killing of the Al Qaeda mastermind, is returning to Yemen.

Al Qaeda Seizes Part of Southern Town in Yemen

As the US makes a full court press on Al Qaeda's leadership, AQAP elements are making a full court press of their own.

Who's Playing Whom in Yemen?

The US has found itself pushing for Saleh to step down despite concerns opposition leaders may oppose US anti-terror efforts - and Saleh knows it.

GCC Pressing for Quick Yemen Resolution

The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council says it is putting its full weight behind a resolution to Yemen's political crisis.