The Guardian | Threats Led to Embassy Closings in Yemen, Officials Say New York Times WASHINGTON รข€" The United States and Britain decided to close their embassies in the capital of Yemen because of continuing threats from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the terrorist group linked to the attempt to ... Yemen likely to be new front in global fight against terror Al Qaeda Threat Escalates |
The Guardian | UK and US funding anti-terror police unit in Yemen BBC News Britain and the US have joined forces to tackle the "evolving threat" from Islamist groups in Yemen and Somalia, Downing Street has announced. Officials said the UK and the US were funding a counter-terrorism police unit in Yemen. ... UK to back US efforts in Yemen Al-Qaeda benefits from a decade of missteps to become a threat in Yemen Yemeni groups pose new set of terrorism threats |
Globe and Mail | Celebrations in Times Square Despite Troubled Times New York Times Hundreds of thousands of revelers gathered in New York City's Times Square, despite the rain, slushy streets and heightened security, capping worldwide celebrations that often emphasized the hopes for a more peaceful tomorrow. ... Despite it » |
Reuters | Afghanistan suicide bombing kills 8 American civilians Los Angeles Times The explosion at a US base in Khowst province, a frequent target of militants, also injures a number of people. No US or NATO military personnel are killed or wounded. By Paul Richter Reporting from Washington - Eight American civilians were killed ... Suicide Bomber Kills 8 Americans in Afghanistan ISAF c » |
Times Online | Al Qaeda Group Claims Bombing Attempt W » |
