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Rebellion alters Sa’adah to ghost towns
(Abdul-Aziz Oudah) - 2010-03-13
A preliminary report on war torn Sa’adah claimed that 5,026 houses were damaged during the conflict. Of these, 1,699 were entirely destroyed, while 1,973 were partly damaged and another 1,354 with the addition of 407 private institutions are in need of repair.  The number of damaged public establishments reached 150, including schools, hospitals, police stations, courts, agricultural guidance centers as well as an additional 100 mosques

President slashes JMP
(Shuaib M. al-Mosawa) - 2010-03-13
The Supreme Council (SC) of the Joint Meeting Parties (JMP), the Yemeni opposition parties, called (in a statement) for all Yemenis to support the “oppressedâ€

Child bride revolts against husband and father
(Mohammed al-Kibsi) - 2010-03-11
The father and husband of child bride, Sally al-Sabahi, were detained by Bab Shoaob police in the capital Sana’a on Thursday. The police detained Sally’s father Mabkhout al-Sabahi and her26 year old husband Nabil al-Marshahi, after Sally complained to the police that her father and her husband forged her age so as to write her marriage contract and get her married illegally

Marib tribes pledge allegiance to government
(Abdul-Aziz Oudah) - 2010-03-09
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Naji Bin Ali al-Zaidim Marib Governor. Marib Governor Naji Bin Ali al-Zaidi confirmed that Marib Governorate tribes have presented a written document to stand by the state, pledging not to embrace or provide shelter to al-Qaeda members, as well as promising to disavow and punish whoever supports or provides services to al-Qaeda groups

VP declares Tarim as Islamic Culture Capital
(Observer Staff) - 2010-03-09
Vice President Abduh Raboh Mansor Hadi launched activities in Tarim on Sunday as the Islamic Culture Capital for 2010.   In the opening ceremony, the vice president pointed out to concern of the political leadership represented by President Ali Abdullah Saleh to enhance cultural aspects in the country, indicating to the historical status of Tarim city and its role to spread the Islam to different world parts

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Official: Yemen children are practicing 57 banned occupations
(Yemen News Agency (Saba)) 2010-03-13 - Retrieved at: 2010-03-13 15:11:00 GMT

[13/ãÇÑÓ/2010] SANA'A, March 13 (Saba) – About 57 banned jobs are practiced by Yemen children , who are less than 18 years old ,Undersecretary of Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Abdu al-Hakimi revealed on Saturday. Opening a workshop on children labor issues in Yemen organized by the Unit of Combating Child Labor at the ministry in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO), al-Hakimi said that a list issued by the ministerial decree No
[source: Yemen News Agency (Saba)]

Yemen,GCC FMs' next meeting aims to address Yemen development issues
(26 September News) 2010-03-13 - Retrieved at: 2010-03-13 15:11:00 GMT

The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the GCC countries and Yemen to be held next Tuesday in Sana'a aims to find a common vision to address Yemen development issues and the current challenges in light of London and Riyadh conferences' results, Yemen ambassador in Riyadh Mohamed al-Ahwal has said
[source: 26 September News]

Iraqi PM picks up steam in bid to retain post
(26 September News) 2010-03-13 - Retrieved at: 2010-03-13 15:11:00 GMT
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's bid to retain his job picked up steam on Saturday, as early results put him ahead in the key Baghdad constituency and his bloc took its first steps toward forming a government. While the preliminary figures represent less than one-third of all votes cast, they have put Maliki firmly in pole position in the race for the top job, with only ex-premier Iyad Allawi having emerged as a potential rival
[source: 26 September News]

Yemen to partake in NAM ministerial meeting
(26 September News) 2010-03-13 - Retrieved at: 2010-03-13 15:11:00 GMT
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Yemen is to participate in a ministerial meeting of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on interfaith dialogue and cooperation for peace and development to be held in the Philippine capital, Manila, on 16-18 March.  Head of the Yemeni delegation Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Mothana said that Yemeni delegation will deliver a speech addressing the importance of dialogue between peoples, civilizations and cultures as well as promoting principles of tolerance, dialogue and cooperation to
[source: 26 September News]

Kingdom Arrests 3500 Yemeni Child Beggars a Month- Study
(Yemen Post Staff) 2010-03-13 - Retrieved at: 2010-03-13 15:11:00 GMT

A recent study published in some Saudi newspapers has revealed that most of the 100000 child beggars in Saudi Arabia are Yemenis. The Saudi authorities arrest 3500 Yemen child beggars a month, who are trafficked into the kingdom to work or beg, according to the study conducted by Dr. Muhmmad Al-Ajmi assigned by King Abdul Aziz City for Sciences and Technology
[source: Yemen Post Newspaper]



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