Yemen

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.

CIA Building 'Secret' Gulf Air Base

America's great house of spies is building a classified airbase in the Gulf in the event anti-US factions come to power in Yemen.

FBI to the Rescue in Yemen?

The FBI is in Yemen helping the government investigate the source of the attack on President Ali Abdullah Saleh's palace.

Yemeni President Transfers Power to Vice President

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has transferred power to Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

Yemen's Saleh Alive

Contrary to reports in opposition media Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is alive after being wounded by a rocket on Friday.

Yemen's Saleh Wounded As Sanaa Violence Escalates

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was wounded in a rocket attack during Friday afternoon prayers as violence spirals toward civil war.

Yemeni President Reneges on Power Transfer Deal

Yemeni President Abdullah Saleh has reneged on a deal to transfer power to an interim government.

Qatar Pulls Out of GCC Brokered Yemen Transition

Qatar has pulled out of the GCC brokered transition agreement

Yemini President Saleh Agrees to Quit in 30 Days

The Muslim uprising juggernaut has added Yemen to its list of successful revolutions as Yemini president Ali Abdullah Saleh agrees to quit.

Protests in Yemen, Fears of Al-Qaeda Takeover

Protests continue in Yemen as a Gulf state proposal that would see Saleh step down is rejected. Will Al-Qaeda step into the breach?

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

A review of the turbulent events in the Middle East for April 4-6; Assad Bans Soccer; the Saudis are tense; and More!

Yemeni President Parlays for Time as Protesters Demand Ouster

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is struggling to stay in power until elections are held. Protesters insist he resign now. Al-Qaeda on the rise?

Yemen: Al-Qaeda Seizes Southern Town

As Yemen's President and Opposition find themselves deadlocked over Saleh's departure, al-Qaeda seizes the southern town of Jaar.

Discussions Saleh's Resignation Stall in Yemen on Saturday

Eleventh hour talks Yemeni President Saleh's departure broke down as the two sides stalemate on terms. US Embassy: "No comment."

Yemen's Saleh Threatens 'Bloody' Civil War

President Saleh of Yemen promised to leave office within the year. The last one to try offering that was Hosni Mubarak of Egypt.

Mideast in Turmoil: Two Key US Allies in Danger

The Arab uprisings escalated at a fever pitch Sunday and threatened two key US allies – Bahrain and Yemen, where a top Yemini general rebelled.

Bahrain Cracks Down as Region Continues to Roil

Bahrain has cracked down on growing unrest, arresting six opposition leaders. Six people have died in the violence.

Yemen Blames Israel and US; Qaddafi Accuses US – and al-Qaeda

Yemen’s leader blames Israel and the US for rebellions. Qaddafi points fingers at the US and adds al-Qaeda and spiked Nescafe to his black list.

Bloody Day in Libya but Bahrain Permits Retaking of Main Square

Demonstrations continue in Bahrain, Libya, Yemen. Bahrain claims Hizbullah involvement, allows return to main square. 80 dead in Libya.

Yemen: Protesters Shout 'First Mubarak, Now Ali'

Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Yemen's capital clash with police, pro-government protesters.

Is Algeria Next? 400 Arrested in Riots

As Mubarak steps down in Egypt, protesters take to the streets in Algeria and Yemen.

Yemen's President Caves to Protests, Won't Run Again

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has announced that he will not seek reelection, and is asking his opponents to make a deal.

Report: Yemeni Muslims Kidnap Jewish Child as Pressure Tactic

Muslim extremists have reportedly kidnapped a Jewish child in Yemen in an attempt to force Jews to forgive a terrorist killer.

Arab World Protests Extend to Yemen

Tens of thousands of Yemenis hit the street on Thursday to demand that its president step down.

US-Born Wanted Terrorist Sentenced In Absentia by Yemen

Yemen sentences in absentia US-born terrorist Al-Awalki to 10 years in jail while he issues a new edict for Al-Qaeda: It’s okay to steal for jihad.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Dozens of Al-Qaeda Suspects

Saudi Arabian authorities have arrested dozens of suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in the past eight months, all planning attacks in the country.

US-Born Yemeni Preacher: World Needs More Muslim Terror

A U.S.-born radical cleric has chastised Muslim preachers, telling them to do more to support terrorism.

Hotline for Help: Israel Reaches Out to World Jews

Ministry of Public Diplomacy & Diaspora Affairs reaches out with hotline to Jewish communities in the wake of the recently foiled terror plot.

US, Britain Bar Cargo from Yemen; ‘We Are at War with Al-Qaeda’

The US and Britain have banned cargo from Yemen, from where Al-Qaeda flew out mail bombs to kill Jews in Chicago. “We are at war with Al-Qaeda."

Al-Qaeda Bombing Plot Foiled

Two women have been arrested in Yemen in connection with an apparent Al-Qaeda plot to blow up either an airplane or a Chicago synagogue – or both.

U.S. Official on Middle East 'Security' Tour

U.S. Under-Secretary of State William Burns is in the Middle East to discuss "security" while terrorists carry out multi-site attacks.

Al-Qaeda Creating an Army in Yemen

Al-Qaeda heads in Yemen say they are forming an army of 12,000 soldiers. US general says Yemen 'at the breaking point.'

British Ambassador in Yemen OK After Terror Attack

Suicide terrorist, assumed to be from Al-Qaeda, attacked British ambassador to Yemen's convoy on Monday, but succeeded in killing only himself.

Justice in Yemen: Death to Jew Who 'Asked Olmert to Let Him Spy'

A Yemeni court has upheld the death sentence of a Jew who supposedly e-mailed then-Prime Minister Olmert with a request to work as a spy.

Yemen's Troubles Make it an Attractive Terrorism Center

Middle East expert: West not yet alert to Yemen’s growing role in nourishing Islamic terror: "Without Western pressure, dangers will only grow."

United States, Britain Closing Embassies in Yemen

The United States and Britain have decided to close their embassies in Yemen in the wake of threats of their being attacked by terrorists.

Jews Remain in Eye of Al-Qaeda Storm

Attention in the war against int’l terrorism and Al-Qaeda is once again drawn to Yemen, the Arabian peninsula nation where 300 Jews still remain.

Report: US Smuggles Yemen's Jews to Safety

The US State Department has smuggled dozens of Jews from Yemen to Monsey, and 100 more may follow.

Jewish Exodus from Yemen

The majority of the 250 Jews remaining in Yemen seek to flee the country following Muslim persecution. Destinations: Israel, US.