U.S. sets stage for role in Yemen
Afghanistan, the Philippines, Georgia and now Yemen — the latest front in the U.S. war on terrorism will be the mostly desert nation on the Arabian Peninsula. On Friday, the Yemeni government confirmed reports that U.S. forces will train and advise the army in what would become the fourth stage in the U.S. campaign. The Pentagon believes the government needs help to track down suspected al-Qaida terrorists hiding out in the remote northern reaches of the country. Full Story