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  1. Suspected US Drone in Yemen Kills 4 Militants

    Sat, 18 May 2013

    Yemeni security officials say a suspected authorized to brief the media. Yemeni forces battled al-Qaida in rise in such drone strikes in Yemen since the country's new U Washington says al-Qaida in Yemen is among the group's most

  2. Lawyer Names Guantanamo Prisoner Struck in Clash

    Fri, 17 May 2013

    U.S. officials. Attorney Ramzi Kassem says in a letter to the Justice Department the prisoner is Moath al-Alwi of Yemen . He says the prisoner was struck "at close range" by pellets fired from a shotgun-like weapon and his clothes were

  3. Congress Rethinks 9/11 Law on Military Force

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    estimates the U.S. has launched 420 strikes in Pakistan and Yemen — the two countries where the strikes are believed to occur in Pakistan. Three Americans were killed in strikes in Yemen in 2011. The target of the first strike was U.S

  4. Obama Juggles Scandals

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    Counter-terrorism leak compromised an informant, sources say http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-pn- yemen -ap-leak-probe-20130516,0,7043431.story ... @ThePlumLineGS : Today's scandal-mania is increasingly taking

  5. Yemen : 3 Red Cross Workers, 2 Egyptians Released

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    abducted by armed men in Yemen 's southern province all been released, Yemeni security officials north of Jaar, the Yemeni officials said ICRC delegation in Yemen , said the Red Cross been operating in Yemen since 1962, delivering employees, working in Sanaa , Aden, Saada

  6. Red Cross Says 3 Kidnapped Workers Safely Released

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    workers who had been kidnapped by armed men in the southern Yemeni province of Abyan have been released. Cedric Schweizer, who heads the ICRC delegation in Yemen , said in a statement Thursday the two international staff

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  1. GOP, Dems Challenge Holder Over Subpoenas to AP

    Wed, 15 May 2013

    effort to hunt down the sources of information for a May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bombing plot around the anniversary of the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. The attorney

  2. Recent Leak Cases and First Amendment Battles

    Wed, 15 May 2013

    Investigators are trying to find out who may have leaked information contained in an AP story last year about a CIA operation in Yemen that stopped an al-Qaida plot to detonate a bomb on a U.S.-bound airplane. The seizure of phone records has been

  3. Holder to Face Tough Questioning at House Hearing

    Wed, 15 May 2013

    effort to hunt down the sources of information for a May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bombing plot around the anniversary of the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. The attorney

  4. Comments on Govt's Examination of AP Phone Records

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    examination of Associated Press phone records as part of an investigation into leaked information on a CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot near the anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden. ———

  5. A Look at Statements About Foiled Terror Plot

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    Federal government officials ask the AP to delay publishing a story about a foiled plot by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner, which the AP had recently discovered. They cite national security concerns. The

  6. Holder Says He Played No Role in AP Phone Subpoena

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    trying to hunt down the sources of information for a May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot around the anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden. The probe is being run out of the

  7. AG Removed Himself From Decision to Subpoena AP

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    in a government investigation into who provided information for an AP story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen . Holder has assigned Deputy Attorney General Jim Cole to handle the phone records case. The Justice Department secretly

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  1. AP Phone Records Secretly Obtained by Justice Department

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    investigation about this time last year may 7th ap published an article about how a second underwear bomb plot was thwarted in yemen . The president and white house say they want to go after leakers but not this. The attorney general will answer questions

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    an article about how a second underwear bomb plot was thwarted in yemen . The president and white house say they want to go after leakers but not this. The attorney general will answer questions later
  2. Indoor Gardens to Clean Your Air and Heal Your Soul

    Fri, 10 May 2013

    cleaning I love the guard I don't literally got what I the most beautiful ceramic. An Asian. Gardens Julia she goes are Yemeni authorities like it is. I've known my cat that's a little side table at his apartment he's now out on his terrace holding

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    -- the most beautiful ceramic. An Asian. Gardens Julia she goes are Yemeni authorities -- like it is. I've known -- my cat that's a little side table at his apartment he's now out on
  3. Benghazi Hearing: Gregory Hicks Describes Consulate Attack

    Wed, 8 May 2013

    African studies. I have served my country extensively in the mideast. Besides Libya but served in Afghanistan. Bahrain Yemen Syria. And the Gambia. I speak fluent Arabic. In rain and when she opposition contacts. Gave me advanced warning. Of

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    country extensively in the mideast. Besides Libya but served in Afghanistan. Bahrain Yemen Syria. And the Gambia. I speak fluent Arabic. In -- rain and when she opposition contacts. Gave me advanced warning. Of impending
  4. 'This Week' Panel: Syria and Boston

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    conduct an act of violence with training. The threat to our country. The lone wolf. Under the radar. That was awlaki in yemen , he organized the shoe bomber, the underwear bomber. And this is what really concerns us -- this is what we're saying

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    our country. The lone wolf. Under the radar. That was awlaki in yemen , he organized the shoe bomber, the underwear bomber. And this is what really concerns us -- this is what we're saying to
  5. Yemen and U.S. Increase Strikes on Al Qaeda

    Sun, 20 May 2012

    is now turning to heating Yemen where you he serious believed Martha Raddatz reports in from Yemen the only network reporter stressed enough how important Yemen is to America's national security which is Yemeni army with US help. Is now

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    in the passengers' bodies. The US is now turning to -- heating Yemen where you -- he -- serious believed to be hiding. Tonight ABC's Martha Raddatz reports in from Yemen the only network reporter inside the terrorism -- Good evening David. It can't be stressed enough how important Yemen is to America's national security which is -- Yemeni army with US help. Is now waging all out war against al-Qaeda. As some 20000. Yemeni army troops are pounding al-Qaeda strongholds in southern Yemen . The US is striking from above with armed drones. At least eighteen strike since March 3 just the last ten days. And no wonder an official tells ABC news tonight that there are as many as 3000. Al-Qaeda supporters in Yemen now that's. -- three times the number from a year ago. Dozens of terrorists have reportedly been killed but the hunt continues for Abraham I was series. The al-Qaeda bomb maker plotting to blow up an American airliner after three failed attempts including the most recent underwear bomb plot. Foiled by a double agent. But US intelligence about -- Siri is improving every day. After more than a year away from Yemen a handful of US military trainers are now back. Once you establish more sensors. More capability. -- better intelligence apparatus let's call
  6. Salmon Fishing in Yemen ? No, Says Tourism Board

    Fri, 1 Jun 2012

    with an alluring A very rich Yemeni tasks brilliant handsome British McGregor to bring salmon fishing to Yemen one and thing to do that complete Turned my most recent trip to Yemen appeared to be the only nine Yemeni in the country. I asked the

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    is a visually mesmerizing. Movie with an alluring -- A very rich Yemeni -- tasks brilliant handsome British salmon expert. My advice brilliant handsome you McGregor to bring salmon fishing to Yemen -- one and thing to do that -- complete nonsense. But I am sentenced -- says that he'll suck and it doesn't
    Inspiring. Yeah math. Okay but -- Turned my most recent trip to Yemen -- appeared to be the only nine Yemeni in the country. I asked the woman with one of the hardest jobs in -- yeah. Head of the tourism -- about her job of trying to attract tourists a year. You had this movie. Yes this year called salmon fishing in Yemen and -- that. Create more interest in coming yes -- and receiving a lot of emails from and lots of people who. -- watching the moving. And that its lessons and coming to Yemen to fill -- -- Solomon pension. An Italian justice -- now. We tried to explain to them it's a fictional scene. But
  7. Yemen Violence: At Least 17 Killed in 24 Hours

    Mon, 21 May 2012

    especially violent 24 hours in Yemen . Gunmen opened fire on a ABC's Martha Raddatz is in Yemen the only network correspondent very bad morning here in Yemen . A suicide bomber strapped on about the how to Yemeni army uniform on he was amongst

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    It has been an especially violent 24 hours in Yemen . Gunmen opened fire on a car carrying three US military instructors seriously it is seriously injuring one of them and now this morning word of -- suicide bombing. ABC's Martha Raddatz is in Yemen the only network correspondent inside the -- zone and has the very latest at this hour good morning to you Martha. Good morning Josh it is a very bad morning here in -- Yemen . A suicide bomber strapped on about the how to Yemeni army uniform on he was amongst Manny Manny. Yemeni army soldiers who were practicing for unity day he blew himself up scores were killed scores more were wounded. This comes on the heels of an attack on American contractors in southern Yemen wounding one. Al-Qaeda took responsibility. -- Right what happened here today the Yemeni army and the US will continue its fight against al-Qaeda. It's not even close to being defeated here yet Josh Martha Raddatz in Yemen thank you for that.
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