Hakim Almasmari Archive
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Nov 04, 2012
Washington lost a close ally when the president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was finally forced aside in February after 33 years in power. So far, however, Yemen’s new president, Abdrabu Mansur Hadi, has proved capable of safeguarding US interests. Read Article US foreign policy challenges: Yemen
Oct 12, 2012
Qassem Aqlan, who had worked for the embassy in security and translation for 20 years, was shot by attackers on a motorcycle as he made his way to work. Read Article Longtime Yemeni employee of US Embassy shot in Sanaa
Sep 23, 2012
At least eight million people are living in poverty in the poorest country in the Arabian peninsula. Read Article Yemen's food crisis bites, forcing families to beg on streets
Sep 16, 2012
Despite administrative board reviews that recommended Adnan Latif be returned to Yemen, the 32-year-old was found dead in his Guantanamo cell earlier this month. Read Article Questions linger for parents of Yemeni prisoner who died in Guantanamo
Sep 11, 2012
Yemen's defence minister has escaped an assassination attempt but the car bomb that targeted his motorcade killed at least five bodyguards. Read Article Yemen defence minister escapes assassination attempt that kills 12
Aug 15, 2012
Hundreds of Republican Guard troops under the command of the former president Ali Abdullah Saleh's son attack defence ministry, hours after president Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi leaves the country to attend Saudi Arabian summit.
Read Article Saleh's son leads raid on Yemen's defence ministry
Aug 13, 2012
President Hadi's attempts to remove the influence of his predecessor have faced strong resistance. Read Article Yemen president under pressure to hasten reform
Aug 06, 2012
The attacker gained entry to the gathering by proclaiming to be a family friend – even though security was described as 'very tight'. Read Article Suicide bomber kills at least 45 at Yemen funeral
Aug 03, 2012
Latest fighting highlights the sensitivity of Yemen's transition after 33 years of Ali Abdullah Saleh's rule. Read Article In Yemen, fears of renewed unrest
Aug 02, 2012
Abductions soar to 73 cases this year alone as locals who have grievances grab foreigners to get payback. Read Article Italian guard kidnapped at gunpoint by Yemeni tribesman