Around the world, different crimes can result in a death sentence: in Pakistan, blasphemy; in Saudi Arabia, sorcery; in Republic of Congo, trafficking in human bones.
"This operation comes as a response to the campaign of Christian proselytizing that the West has launched against Muslims," an unidentified person said in the text message, claiming responsibility on behalf of the Al Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Sharia (Partisans of Islamic Law).
Later, clashes broke out near the site of the blast, during which an Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader identified as Nasser al-Zafari was reported killed.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is threatening to kill the over 70 Yemeni troops it holds hostage, if its demands for the release of prisoners is not met.
SANAA — In the capital’s Change Square, voters proudly displayed blue-inked thumbs, and protesters — who have been camped out a year — celebrated the apparent end Saleh’s rule.
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