Yemen’s Saleh was slippery master of maneuvering

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who agreed Wednesday to step down after a ferocious uprising against him, was perhaps the slipperiest leader in the Middle East.

Yemeni protesters urge Arab League to suspend Yemen too

As the Arab League meets in Morocco to formalize their decision earlier this week to suspend Syria, anti-regime protesters are urging the league to do the same in Yemen. (more…)

Arab League Votes to Suspend Syria

The Arab League voted Saturday to suspend Syria and warned that the country could face sanctions if it did not end its crackdown against anti-government protesters.

The decision was a symbolic blow to a nation that prides itself on being a powerhouse of Arab nationalism. (more…)

Interior minister named Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince

Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s interior minister, has been named the new crown prince of the key oil-producing nation, ascending at a time of regional turmoil amid the populist Arab Spring movement and simmering international issues involving Iran and other neighbors. (more…)

Yemen’s president says will step down in coming days

Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh said Saturday he would step down in “the coming days” after months of protests against his 33-year rule that risked tipping the dirt-poor country into civil war, but the government said his exit was not imminent.
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Yemen: Anwar al-Awlaki, top Al Qaeda figure killed

Al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorists on a U.S. target list, has been killed in Yemen, according to a statement issued by the country’s defense ministry. (more…)

Yemen President Confirms Support for Transfer of Power

In his first speech since returning to Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh confirmed on Sunday that his deputy remained authorized to sign a transfer-of-power agreement that would lead to early presidential elections, (more…)

Arab nations promised $58b for reform

MARSEILLE, France – Wealthy countries and international lenders promised more money yesterday to encourage democratic changes in Arab nations, pledging at least $58 billion.

After Tunisia and Egypt ousted their authoritarian regimes this year, eight of the world’s most developed economies along with rich Arab countries (more…)

Saudi donates 3 million barrels of crude oil to Yemen

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has donated 3 million barrels of crude oil to impoverished southern neighbour Yemen, the state news agency Saba reported on Wednesday. (more…)

Yemen’s President was severely burned in attack

President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen suffered injuries far more extensive than previously known in an attack on his presidential palace last week, with burns over 40 percent of his body, Yemeni officials and Western diplomats said Tuesday. (more…)