ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI / The Associated PressJan 17, 2018
The action comes a day after Yemen’s Saudi-backed prime minister appealed to the kingdom and its allies to save the local currency from “complete collapse.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
The Associated PressDec 21, 2017
The Kremlin says the two leaders also emphasized the need to step up efforts toward a political settlement in Syria and discussed joint action to stabilize the global oil market. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
The Associated PressDec 4, 2017
A video by Yemen's Houthi rebels allegedly shows the slain body of the country's former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 22, 2017
The organization is embroiled in internal strife among its 22 members, largely having to do with Iran’s role in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 19, 2017
At least 50,000 are expected to die as indirect casualties this year, and nearly 400,000 will need treatment for acute malnutrition. Meanwhile, aid groups are being actively interfered with. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ahmed Al-Haj / APNov 9, 2017
Unless the Saudi-led coalition lifts its blockade, the country will face "the largest famine the world has seen for many decades," agency warns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Medea BenjaminOct 10, 2017
Before Donald Trump destroys the best global foreign policy achievement of the last decade, the world community has to stop him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Shireen Al-Adeimi / TruthdigOct 4, 2017
We must act fast to help the innocent people of the Middle East’s poorest country by pressuring our representatives to support House Concurrent Resolution 81. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 1, 2016
It isn’t that hard, Riyadh. If you think taking the shot will possibly kill noncombatants, especially a lot of noncombatants, you can’t take it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 16, 2016
The Obama administration should dissociate itself from the Saudi-led war and open its own lines of communication with the Houthis, because seeing the insurgents as proxies for Iran is geopolitical paranoia. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
BLANKOct 16, 2016
Mainstream internet, print and broadcast journalists reported a recent U.S. attack on rebel-controlled radar facilities in Yemen as though the White House hasn’t supported Saudi Arabia’s war there for 18 months. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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