Several hundred gunmen attacked the Yemeni town of Houta on Wednesday and briefly seized control of parts of the southern town as they fought with security forces. The armed group, which is suspected of including al-Qaida members, launched the attack before dawn. Witnesses and medics say one security force member was killed and at least […]
Syria Widens Crackdown, More Civilians Flee to Turkey
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian military forces are poised to enter another northern town, while an increasing number of civilians are fleeing to Turkey to escape the military crackdown on anti-government protesters. Witnesses and activists said tanks have surrounded the town of Maarat al-Numan, escalating military operations against recent unrest in the region. Syrian troops remain in control of […]
Islamic Militants Attack Southern Yemeni Town
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Islamic militants have attacked the southern Yemeni town of Houta in a dawn raid that left one policeman dead and at least three others injured. About 150 to 200 militants clashed with police Wednesday around security and government buildings, the central bank and courts. The militants, including suspected members of al-Qaida, seized entire neighborhoods after […]
NATO, British Leaders Discuss Libya Operations
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
The chief of NATO will discuss the alliance’s operation in Libya with British leaders Wednesday, after NATO hit several targets in resumed airstrikes on the Libyan capital hours earlier. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague in London. Earlier this week, the head […]
As Its Crackdown Continues, Syria Calls for Refugees to Return
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Syria is calling for refugees who fled to Turkey to escape its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in Jisr al-Shughour to return home. The Syrian government’s official news agency Sana said that “calm and security” had been restored in the town and surrounding area. It said “all necessary needs” would be provided for the returning […]
As Its Crackdown Continues, Syria Calls for Refugees to Return
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Syria is calling for refugees who fled to Turkey to escape its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in Jisr al-Shughour to return home. The Syrian government’s official news agency Sana said that “calm and security” had been restored in the town and surrounding area. It said “all necessary needs” would be provided for the returning […]
Reports: CIA Building Secret Mideast Air Base to Target Yemeni Terrorists
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. media report the Central Intelligence Agency is building a secret air base in the Middle East to use for armed drone attacks on terrorists in Yemen. The Associated Press, which first reported the construction plans, quotes unnamed U.S. officials who say the base, at an undisclosed location, could be operational by the end of […]
Reports: CIA Building Secret Mideast Air Base to Target Yemeni Terrorists
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. media report the Central Intelligence Agency is building a secret air base in the Middle East to use for armed drone attacks on terrorists in Yemen. The Associate Press, which first reported the construction plans, quotes unnamed U.S. officials who say the base, at an undisclosed location, could be operational by the end of […]
White House Vows Full Explanation for US Involvement in Libya
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC-5)
In Washington, the Obama administration is vowing to soon give a full explanation and justification for the continued U.S. military involvement in the Libyan conflict. White House officials said late Tuesday they are preparing to “address a whole host of issues” about the U.S. role in NATO’s mission to support Libyan rebels as they attempt […]
Syria Widens Crackdown in North and East
Posted June 14th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have expanded their deployment to strategic regions in the north and east of the country in an attempt to crush the popular uprising against authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad. Activists and residents said Tuesday that tanks and armored vehicles had deployed to the eastern cities of Deir al-Zour and al-Boukamal, a region near […]
