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Yemeni Foreign Minister Abdul Malik al-Mekhlafi speaks to the media after the Yemen peace talks in Switzerland in Bern, Dec. 20, 2015. Reuters photo

Yemen FM: Ould Cheikh Ahmed’s Intentions are ‘Good’ but ‘Insufficient’

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Apr 28, 2017 | Middle East

London– The Yemeni government said that recent comments made by the UN envoy to Yemen on the truce and the upcoming negotiations were “good intentions”, calling on the envoy to convince the rebels to meet their previous commitments. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat...

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Dr. Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak, Yemen’s ambassador to the US, lambasts the Houthis. (PHOTO COURTESY NCUSAR)

Washington Policy Strikes Tehran Aspirations in Yemen

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Apr 27, 2017 | Middle East

London- Realizing February statements made by US-based Yemeni diplomat, Washington strategy in Yemen shifted towards increased military cooperation with the Saudi-led Arab coalition backing the internationally recognized government headed by President Abdrabbuh Mansur...

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Members of Yemen’s parliament (Reuters/Mohamed al-Sayaghi)

Yemen’s Parliament Deputy Speaker: Parliament Will Resume Sessions Soon

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Apr 9, 2017 | Middle East

London – Yemen’s Parliament Deputy Speaker Mohammad al-Shaddadi revealed that the parliament will resume its sessions soon in the temporary capital city of Aden. Shaddadi said that the parliament will perform regular governing and executive duties within the...

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United Nations Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed speaks to reporters upon his departure at Sanaa airport following a visit to Sanaa, Yemen November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Riyadh Officially Requests Increasing UN Inspectors in Yemen

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Mar 31, 2017 | Middle East

London- Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United Nations Abdullah al-Mouallimi has revealed that Riyadh submitted an official request to the UN to increase its inspectors in Yemen. This Saudi step came as a result of the huge smuggling operations occurring...

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Armed police officers stand guard inside a security cordon, outside of the Houses of Parliament in central London on March 22, 2017 during an emergency incident.
Britain’s Houses of Parliament were in lockdown on Wednesday after staff said they heard shots fired, triggering a security alert. / AFP PHOTO / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

Eight Hours, 2,000 Hearts Beating behind British Parliament Lockdown

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Mar 24, 2017 | Features, Uncategorized

London- Whether it is “detained,” “locked,” or “stuck,” each of the labels fit. But most certainly it is not a fortunate experience one looks forward to having. In one of Westminster Palace’s courtyard corners, a young man who goes by...