Nov 20th, 2008 · So far, more than 500 Afghans, Pakistanis, Europeans, Saudis and others have been released. But 101 Yemeni detainees are still held at Guantanamo. They represent the single largest contingent at the camp.
Sep 29th, 2008 · The highly trafficked waterway between Yemen and Somalia has seen a spike in violent hijackings by pirates in recent years. Increased patrols by the U.S. and Russian navies have done little to make the waters safer.
Sep 26th, 2008 · The attack on the U.S. embassy in Yemen earlier this month killed 17, including one American. The bombing by al-Qaida in Yemen marks a resurgence of militant violence in the nation, which has complex ties to Islamist militancy.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Known as "jambiya," the knives can cost hundreds of dollars or more, and are handcrafted by artisans with a long history of knife-making. They are the ultimate status symbol in the Arab nation.
Sep 18th, 2008 · An attack on the U.S. embassy in Yemen on Wednesday killed 16 people. A group linked to al-Qaida claimed responsibility for the well-coordinated assault on the compound. One American was killed.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Twisted metal, bits of human flesh and burned out cars littered the street outside the U.S. Embassy in San'a a day after attackers mounted a coordinated frontal assault on the heavily-fortified compound. Sixteen people died, including four civilian bystanders.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Authorities in Yemen have been arresting suspects after an attack Wednesday on the U.S. embassy in the capital San'a. Two suicide car bombs set off a series of explosions outside the embassy. This is the second time this year that the embassy has been targeted.
May 12th, 2008 · Already one of the poorest countries by many measures, Yemen — a nation of roughly 22 million people — has been struck by severe droughts and depleted water supplies in recent years. Some Yemenis are calling the situation a potential time bomb.