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Yemen: At least two militants killed in suspected US drone strike

Luke BrowneMay 17, 2012 15:57

The two militants were killed in a strike on their car in Shibam, a historic city in Yemen’s Haramawt province.

Army offensive against Al Qaeda in Yemen kills 16

Luke BrowneMay 14, 2012 12:55

Clashes in the southern city of Zinjibar also left six Yemeni troops.

Al Qaeda bomber in foiled plot is a double agent: officials

Samantha StainburnMay 8, 2012 19:48

"It's quite an accomplishment to be able to pass yourself off as an Al Qaeda terrorist to the terrorists, when in fact you're working for a US or allied intelligence agency," Richard Clarke, an ABC News consultant and former White House counter-terrorism advisor, told ABC News.

Yemen kills 12 militants in southern region, official says

Luke BrowneApril 30, 2012 13:50

The news comes a day after insurgents in the town of Jaar freed 73 soldiers captured in fighting in southern Yemen following mediation by religious scholars and tribal elders.

Al Qaeda in Yemen releases 73 soldiers

Luke BrowneApril 30, 2012 06:04

The soldiers were reportedly driven in two buses from Jaar to the southern port city of Aden after signing documents promising not to resume fighting against Al Qaeda militants

Yemen: air force chief, Mohammed Saleh al-Ahmar, resigns

Tim FitzsimonsApril 24, 2012 08:55

Ahmar was one of the remaining holdouts of Saleh family in Yemen's military and government apparatus. Saleh's successor, Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, has been purging Saleh relatives from government posts.

French Red Cross worker kidnapped in Yemen

Luke BrowneApril 22, 2012 08:35

Two Yemeni drivers accompanying the man were also captured, but were released shortly after. The Red Cross office in the capital, Sana’a, said the French official had been working in the northern city of Saada.

Yemen: 12 killed in militant checkpoint attack

Luke BrowneApril 14, 2012 10:11

Another three Al Qaeda fighters and one security force member were wounded in the assault, while in a separate incident militants kidnapped a senior intelligence officer and two soldiers in the town of Radda, south of Yemen’s capital, San’aa.

Yemen says dozens dead in Al Qaeda assault

Priyanka BoghaniApril 9, 2012 12:30

Militants linked to Al Qaeda launched a dawn attack on a Yemeni army post on Monday, leaving at least 23 people dead, according to army officials.

Yemen: Where Al Qaeda rules

Casey CoombsApril 5, 2012 08:15

ABYAN PROVINCE, Yemen — After a brief respite in the air assault on Al Qaeda militants in Yemen, Sanaa and Washington’s warplanes are again scrambling. But some think the military assault might be aiding the terror group more than hurting it, sewing sympathy for militants and anger toward Americans. Yemenis who live in these long-neglected areas told GlobalPost that Al Qaeda has brought stability to the region.