Yemen
Shiite rebels ‘capture defence minister in south Yemen’
World
March 25, 2015
Shiite rebels ‘capture defence minister in south Yemen’
Yemen's Shiite rebels said Wednesday that their forces captured Defence Minister Mahmud al-Subaihi as they advanced towards Aden, the port…
FM says Egypt, Gulf approved military intervention in Yemen
Egypt
March 25, 2015
FM says Egypt, Gulf approved military intervention in Yemen
Yemen has said that Egypt and Gulf countries approved a military intervention in the country following a request it made…
Expert: Houthis won’t block ships passage through Bab el-Mandeb
Egypt
March 25, 2015
Expert: Houthis won’t block ships passage through Bab el-Mandeb
"Houthis are not so stupid to prevent ships from passing through the strait of Bab el-Mandeb in Yemen," Mohamed Mogahed…
US officials: Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border
World
March 25, 2015
US officials: Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border
Saudi Arabia is moving heavy military equipment including artillery to areas near its border with Yemen, US officials said on…
UN warns Yemen conflict could become Iraq-Libya-Syria scenario
World
March 23, 2015
UN warns Yemen conflict could become Iraq-Libya-Syria scenario
The United Nations warned on Sunday that Yemen's conflict could become an "Iraq-Libya-Syria" scenario if either side pushes for control…
Yemeni president demands Houthis quit Sanaa; US evacuates remaining forces
World
March 22, 2015
Yemeni president demands Houthis quit Sanaa; US evacuates remaining forces
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi accused the Iranian-allied Houthi militia on Saturday of staging a coup against him and appealed…
Suicide bombers kill 137 in Yemen mosque attacks
World
March 21, 2015
Suicide bombers kill 137 in Yemen mosque attacks
Suicide bombers killed at least 137 worshippers and wounded hundreds more during Friday prayers at two mosques in the Yemeni…
Government spokesman: Houthis lift house arrest on Yemeni prime minister, cabinet
World
March 16, 2015
Government spokesman: Houthis lift house arrest on Yemeni prime minister, cabinet
Yemen's dominant Houthi militia group on Monday released Prime Minister Khaled Bahah and all his cabinet ministers after nearly two…
Beleaguered Hadi says Aden Yemen ‘capital’
World
March 8, 2015
Beleaguered Hadi says Aden Yemen ‘capital’
Beleaguered President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, who fled to Aden after escaping from Shiite militia controlling Sanaa, considers the southern port…
Hady: Egypt is a strong supporter of Yemen
Egypt
March 5, 2015
Hady: Egypt is a strong supporter of Yemen
Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hady received on Wednesday Ambassador Mostafa al-Ramaly, the Egyptian consul general in Aden. During the meeting,…