Yemen
The Next Al Qaeda Threat
Al Qaeda Central is on the way out–but al Qaeda’s franchises in other parts of the world are still going strong. This is from where the next frontier of security challenge comes.
The Greatest Threat in Yemen
A huge humanitarian funding gap imperils hundreds of thousands of children in Yemen.
Top of the Morning: Blast in Brazzaville; Battles in Southern Yemen
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Yemen’s Saleh Coming to America
After several weeks of speculation Yemen’s former-ish president Abdullah Ali Saleh has been granted a visa to seek medical treatment in New York City. According to press reports, he would be expected to leave as soon as his treatment is completed.
Group Seeks to Bring Lawsuit Against Yemen’s President When He Visits USA for Medical Treatment
Yesterday, the White House disclosed it is considering a visa request from Yemen’s feared and loathed president who wishes to see medical treatment in the United States. If Yemen’s Ali Abdullah Saleh visits New York City, he may want to bring a good lawyer with him.
Security Council Makes Yemen’s President an Offer He Can’t Refuse
President Saleh would be wise to exit while he still can.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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