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Yemen Sees ‘Mounting Evidence’ Iran Is Arming Rebels (Update1)
Yemen Sees ‘Mounting Evidence’ Iran Is Arming Rebels (Update1)
bloomberg.com — Yemen Sees ‘Mounting Evidence’ Iran Is Arming Rebels (Update1)... (more) Yemen Sees ‘Mounting Evidence’ Iran Is Arming Rebels ...
Japanese Engineer Still Kidnapped
Japanese Engineer Still Kidnapped
armiesofliberation.com — Tribesmen in Yemen have kidnapped foreigners for years in order to pressure the government for the release... of family members, often held as official hostages by the state or as a result of a tribal dispute. The Yemeni government cares not a whit about ... (more) Japanese Engineer Still Kidnapped

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For detainees returned to Yemen, roadblocks and frustration
19 hours ago at Rantburg
Southern separatists close Yemen highway
19 hours ago at Rantburg
9 Saudi soldiers missing as Yemen fighting rages
19 hours ago at Rantburg
Al Qaeda in Yemen Issues Assassination Video
22 hours ago at Armies of Liberation
Al Qaeda Takes Japanese Hostage from Tribal Kidnappers
Al Qaeda Takes Japanese Hostage from Tribal Kidnappers
armiesofliberation.com — Damn. Earlier report. As an aside, the reason the 22 year old was held by the state... without charges after fighting in Iraq is that jihad (murder) abroad is not illegal in Yemen and is often encouraged by the President on national TV, for example ... (more) Al Qaeda Takes Japanese Hostage from Tribal Kidnappers
Nidal Hassan to Anwar Awlaki: See You in Paradise
mypetjawa.mu.nu — Ah, in typical American fashion, the contents of Major Nidal Hasan's emails to Anwar Awlaki are starting... to trickle out. the Blotter: United States Army Major Nidal Hasan told a radical cleric considered by authorities to be an al-Qaeda recruiter,... (more) Nidal Hassan to Anwar Awlaki: See You in Paradise
Major Hasan's E-Mail: 'I Can't Wait to Join You' in Afterlife
Major Hasan's E-Mail: 'I Can't Wait to Join You' in Afterlife
abcnews.go.com — Nidal Malik Hasan, left, is seen in 2007 when he entered the program for his Disaster and... Military Psychiatry Fellowship and an Oct. 2008 photo shows Imam Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen. A senior government official tells ABC News that investigators have ... (more) Major Hasan's E-Mail: 'I Can't Wait to Join You' in ...
YEMEN TIMES
yementimes.com — SA’ADA, Nov. 18 — Yemeni and Saudi forces continue their ground and aerial strikes against Houthi strongholds... in the districts of Malahidh, Shada, Razih, Maqash, Hassana, and nearby villages. Houthis said that the Saudi army launches airstrikes and ... (more) YEMEN TIMES
Iranians and Saudis Fight a Proxy War in Yemen
Iranians and Saudis Fight a Proxy War in Yemen
pajamasmedia.com — The two heavyweights of the Islamic world square off in Saudi Arabia's backyard.... (more) Iranians and Saudis Fight a Proxy War in Yemen
Palin's Coming Out Party, The Spoils of War, Death To Webusers!
Palin's Coming Out Party, The Spoils of War, Death To Webusers!
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Paul Krugman Fareed Zakaria Geoffrey Dunn "I don’t begrudge Mr. Obama the banquets and the photo ops;... they’re part of his job. But behind the scenes he better be warning the Chinese that they’re playing a dangerous game."  - Paul Krugman "We're going to put together a list of all ... (more) Palin's Coming Out Party, The Spoils of War, Death To ...
The Clamour Of The Times
The Clamour Of The Times
web.me.com — Worse, durum wheat ( Triticum durum, or Triticum turgidum var. durum [ right: photo by Markus Hagenlocher,... reproduced under the GNU Free Documentation License 1.2 ], from which pasta is made, probably originated in a drier and warmer northern Africa, ... (more) The Clamour Of The Times
Yemen Again, Appeasing Chinese, Unfair 9/11 Trials
Yemen Again, Appeasing Chinese, Unfair 9/11 Trials
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Alan Dershowitz Charles Blow M J Akbar Rami Khouri Balloon Boy Sprecial Denver Post "Don't mess with... America's emotions, America has the emotional instability of a hormonal teenager." - David Lane “They are demanding unicorns in Kabul.” - Abdul Rashid Dostum I had written the last ... (more) Yemen Again, Appeasing Chinese, Unfair 9/11 Trials
U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation (November 13, 2009) - U.S. Embassy Sana'a ...
yemen.usembassy.gov — Press Releases U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation November 13, 2009 On November 10, representatives of... the U.S. Joint Staff concluded a round of talks with their Yemeni counterparts. The U.S. delegation was chaired by Brig. Gen. ... (more) U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation ...
US says no military cooperation deal with Yemen
ca.news.yahoo.com — WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Pentagon said on Friday the United States had not signed a military cooperation... deal with Yemen, refuting a report from Sanaa's official news agency. "There were no agreements signed," spokesman Bryan Whitman told AFP. But US ... (more) US says no military cooperation deal with Yemen
Al Qaeda opens new training camp in Yemen
Al Qaeda opens new training camp in Yemen
longwarjournal.org — Members of al Qaeda in Yemen announce the merger with al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Center-left... is Abu Hareth Muhammad al Awfi; far right is Said Ali al Shihri. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has opened a new training ... (more) Al Qaeda opens new training camp in Yemen
Saudis’ Efforts to Swat Rebels From Yemen Risk Inflaming Larger Conflict
Saudis’ Efforts to Swat Rebels From Yemen Risk Inflaming Larger Conflict
nytimes.com — Saudis’ Efforts to Swat Rebels From Yemen Risk Inflaming Larger Conflict... (more) Saudis’ Efforts to Swat Rebels From Yemen Risk Inflaming ...
Congressman invokes Fort Hood shooting to object to Gitmo prisoner transfer
thehill.com — A Republican lawmaker on Thursday invoked last week's Fort Hood shooting to oppose the Obama administration's decision... to transfer Guantanamo Bay prisoners to Yemen. In a letter to President Barack Obama, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) said that suspected ... (more) Congressman invokes Fort Hood shooting to object to ...
I Don’t Care Engage In Speculation At This Time …
julescrittenden.com — But the man considered by some to be a possible suspect in the incident of an as-yet... undetermined nature that may have occured at Fort Hood last week when 13 Americans were killed by a guy yelling "Allah Akhbar" was wiring money to Pakistan. Dallas ... (more) I Don’t Care Engage In Speculation At This Time …
Inside Nidal Hasan's Apartment
Inside Nidal Hasan's Apartment
abcnews.go.com — Accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan may have exchanged e-mails with a radical, jihadist cleric in... Yemen , but the devout Muslim also tried to be nice to the neighbors in his Killeen, Texas apartment complex -- including one who allegedly ... (more) Inside Nidal Hasan's Apartment
Yemen’s al Qaeda Recruting Fighters for Government
Yemen’s al Qaeda Recruting Fighters for Government
armiesofliberation.com — Xinhuanet: - An al-Qaida-linked group in Yemen warned Tuesday the Yemeni and Saudi majority Sunnis against Shiite... Iran's dangerous plots. In an audio recording posted on an Islamist website, Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman al-Rashid, one of the Saudi ... (more) Yemen’s al Qaeda Recruting Fighters for Government
US Fails to Confirm Military Agreement with Yemen after al Qaeda calls for Govt Recruits
US Fails to Confirm Military Agreement with Yemen after al Qaeda calls for Govt Recruits
armiesofliberation.com — A few days ago a leading Saudi member of Yemen's Al Qaeda called for men to join... with President Saleh's forces in battling the Houthi rebels. It really would be a bit sticky now (or is it just me) if the US was to arm and train them. AFP Yemen ... (more) US Fails to Confirm Military Agreement with Yemen after ...
IS IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT?
IS IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT?
jewishodysseus.blogspot.com — Consider these photos of two different snakes, which share a common territory and habitat. They look similar,... but are 2 species-is it important to identify which is which? Well, one of them is utterly harmless, even beneficial as a predator of ... (more) IS IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT?
Blackouts in Brazil, is Yemen the Beginning of WW111?
Blackouts in Brazil, is Yemen the Beginning of WW111?
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Maureen Dowd Dana Milbank Changing Policy on Afghanistan Mark Ambinder Ashraf Ghani Good News on Military Health... David Ignatius "The gross thing about the Wall Street of the last decade is how much its success was not shared with society."  - Maureen Dowd "America, if you believe ... (more) Blackouts in Brazil, is Yemen the Beginning of WW111?
Anwar Awlaki's Terrror Ties
abcnews.go.com — This SITE Intelligence Group handout photo obtained November 10, 2009 shows Anwar al-Awlaki, a former US resident... living in Yemen and accused al-Qaeda supporter, who commented on his website on November 9, 2009, that the attack at Fort Hood ... (more) Anwar Awlaki's Terrror Ties
Imam Anwar al Awlaki Calls Hasan 'Hero'
blog.newsweek.com — A radical imam who was investigated by the FBI for his ties to the 9/11 hijackers has... posted an Internet message praising Nidal Hasan -- the suspect in the Fort Hood shootings -- as a "hero" who performed his "Islamic duty" by killing American ... (more) Imam Anwar al Awlaki Calls Hasan 'Hero'
Saudi Blockades Yemen’s Coast
Saudi Blockades Yemen’s Coast
armiesofliberation.com — What happened to Mr. Sovereignty, the President Saleh? The Saudis are shelling the North Yemen and apparently... have take up residence in Yemen's territorial waters. I guess as long as they are on his side, Saleh will let the Saudi forces fight his war ... (more) Saudi Blockades Yemen’s Coast
Al-Qaida in Yemen warns against Iran_English_Xinhua
news.xinhuanet.com — SANAA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- An al-Qaida-linked group in Yemen warned Tuesday the Yemeni and Saudi majority... Sunnis against Shiite Iran's dangerous plots. In an audio recording posted on an Islamist website, Mohamed bin Abdul Rahman al-Rashid, one of the ... (more) Al-Qaida in Yemen warns against Iran_English_Xinhua
US Murderer Attended Anwar Awlaki’s Mosque in VA
US Murderer Attended Anwar Awlaki’s Mosque in VA
armiesofliberation.com — With so many websites blocked in Yemen, Anwar's isn't. He's currently just "not available" to post. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6521758/Fort-Hood-shooting-Texas-army-killer-linked-to-September-11-terrorists.html ...... (more) US Murderer Attended Anwar Awlaki’s Mosque in VA
Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Hasan Had Contact With Radical Islamic Cleric in Yemen
Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Hasan Had Contact With Radical Islamic Cleric in Yemen
online.wsj.com — Getty Images The Virginia mosque attended by shooting suspect Nidal Hasan. A now-radical Islamic cleric was once... the imam there. (more) Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Hasan Had Contact With ...
Yemen Rebels Invade Saudi Arabia and other developments
mypetjawa.mu.nu — First up, the Houthi rebels have crossed the border and taken a Saudi military outpost that the... rebels claimed was aiding the Yemeni army in the Sa'ada War. They have claimed (with photo documentation) the Yemeni military is using Saudi... (more) Yemen Rebels Invade Saudi Arabia and other developments
Saudi air force hits Yemen rebels after border raid
washingtonpost.com — By Souhail Karam Reuters Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:33 AM RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has launched... heavy air strikes on rebels in northern Yemen and is moving troops nearer the border after a raid into its territory by the Shi'ite insurgents, ... (more) Saudi air force hits Yemen rebels after border raid
Saudi Air Force Attacks Yemeni Rebel Villages
xrdarabia.org — The Washington Post is running this Reuters story online right now. In response to a cross-border attack... on a Saudi security post earlier this week, which resulted in the death of now two Saudi officers, the Saudi Air Force has launched attacks on ... (more) Saudi Air Force Attacks Yemeni Rebel Villages
Yemeni Tanks and Artillery Demolish Sa’ada City
Yemeni Tanks and Artillery Demolish Sa’ada City
armiesofliberation.com — The quasi governmental Yemen Observer, reports on the destruction of numerous "rebel homes". YEMEN - The army... destroyed Tuesday with artillery and tanks a number of houses in the old city of Sa'adah where al-Houthi rebels were positioning, military ... (more) Yemeni Tanks and Artillery Demolish Sa’ada City
Civilian Casualties Mount in Sa’ada War
Civilian Casualties Mount in Sa’ada War
armiesofliberation.com — First graphic video of children killed in the entirely senseless Sa'ada War here and then a vid... of dozens of shrouded bodies large and small, followed by a witness statement. Today's news, another refugee camp shelled, no humanitarian ceasefire or ... (more) Civilian Casualties Mount in Sa’ada War
More on War Crimes in Yemen
More on War Crimes in Yemen
armiesofliberation.com — Razeh is where the Yemeni military bombed the hospital vacated by MSF. In the last military air... strike, 31 were killed. A few eeks ago, 87 people were bombed in a field. Markets, mosques and villages have been flattened since the war began in ... (more) More on War Crimes in Yemen
Yemen Really Really Watching the Terrorists Well
Yemen Really Really Watching the Terrorists Well
armiesofliberation.com — Yemen has released hoards of jihaddists in order to use them as informers for the state, or... so they say at every mass release or high profile terrorist who walks free. The Yemeni government insists always that they know exactly where the wanted ... (more) Yemen Really Really Watching the Terrorists Well
Unacceptable indifference
Unacceptable indifference
armiesofliberation.com — The funny thing is Lawzi is insisting there is a free press in Yemen, and the media... is understood by some as a tool for use by political powers, not as a mechanism of transparency against them. RSF: Convictions and bans pile up against ... (more) Unacceptable indifference
Houthis Claim to Seize Saudi Territory
Houthis Claim to Seize Saudi Territory
armiesofliberation.com — The rebels invade Saudi Arabia. (Reuters) - Yemeni Shi'ite Muslim rebels said they had seized mountainous territory... inside Saudi Arabia, and Saudi authorities said on Wednesday a security officer had been killed by gunmen crossing from Yemen. Saudi ... (more) Houthis Claim to Seize Saudi Territory
Reforming Yemen’s Security Services
Reforming Yemen’s Security Services
armiesofliberation.com — An interesting analysis at Carnegie focuses on security services reform in Palestine, Lebanon and Yemen. A good... conclusion requires an apt intial assessment, such as: Use of military recruitment to co-opt tribesmen and of appointments to reward ... (more) Reforming Yemen’s Security Services
Secret Mission Rescues Yemen's Jews
Secret Mission Rescues Yemen's Jews
online.wsj.com — [UNDER SIEGE: The State Department has resettled about 60 Yemeni Jews in the U.S. since July amid... rising violence; more are expected to arrive. Top, the father of Moshe Nahari, who was killed in December, with his daughters outside a court in Yemen ... (more) Secret Mission Rescues Yemen's Jews
Qaeda' arms cache
news.bbc.co.uk — Saudi officials say they have found a large arms cache near Riyadh, linking it to a dismantled... al-Qaeda cell. It contained nearly 300 assault rifles and some 41,000 rounds of ammunition. The weapons are believed to be linked to 44 suspected members of ... (more) Qaeda' arms cache
Terror Free Somalia Foundation: Suspected Somali al-Qaeda man arrested in Yemen
Terror Free Somalia Foundation: Suspected Somali al-Qaeda man arrested in Yemen
terrorfreesomalia.blogspot.com — Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre..and The Honourable Ronald Reagan Honourable Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre was... born 1919, Ganane, — (gedo) jubbaland state of somalia ,He passed away Jan. 2, 1995, Lagos, Nigeria) President of ... (more) Terror Free Somalia Foundation: Suspected Somali ...
Saba Net - Yemen news agency
sabanews.net — SANA'A, Oct. 29 (Saba) - Yemeni Security authorities have arrested suspect of al-Qaeda member in Taiz, Interior... Ministry said on Thursday. The Somali Nour Omar has been held along with five other Somalis in Mocha district of Taiz governorate. A laptop ... (more) Saba Net - Yemen news agency