Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — Al Qaida has vowed to intensify operations in at least two Arab states. Al Qaida has issued warnings of an intensified campaign in Iraq and Yemen. In separate statements, Al Qaida said the targets would be the U.S.-backed regime in Sanaa and the Iranian-backed government in Baghdad. “They will not […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, expecting an imminent Al Qaida strike, has withdrawn government personnel from Yemen. Officials said the State Department requested an immediate airlift of personnel from the U.S. embassy in Sanaa. They said the evacuation by two U.S. air transports, which did not include military personnel, was conducted by […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen continues to be plagued by fighter-jet accidents. On May 13, a Yemen Air Force fighter-jet exploded in mid-air over Sanaa. The Defense Ministry said the Russian-origin Su-22 combat plane then crashed into a residential district of the capital. “The Defense Ministry established a panel to investigate the incident,” the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen has confirmed the interception of an Iranian weapons boat. The Sanaa government said the Coast Guard captured an Iranian vessel that tried to bring missiles and explosives to insurgents in Yemen. A government statement said the ship contained Russian-origin SA-2 and SA-3 surface-to-air missiles concealed by a diesel tank. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States is said to have killed a leading operative of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. Officials said Saleh Al Gohary was killed in a strike by a U.S.-origin Predator unmanned aerial vehicle on June 19. They said Al Gohary’s car was struck as he was fleeing the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen plans to deploy its Russian-equipped military to secure national elections in February. The Defense Ministry said Yemen is drafting plans to deploy 103,000 soldiers to maintain order during elections on Feb. 21. The ministry said soldiers would guard the area around polling stations throughout the Gulf state. “Each election […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Syria and Yemen, two Arab states confronting revolts, have been engaged in military cooperation. Officials said Damascus and Yemen were cooperating in military training and other programs in 2011. They said Syrian Air Force pilots were in Yemen to help the Gulf Arab Air Force in combat missions. “The Syrians […]