Yemeni Army Claims Major Advance In Campaign Against Al Qaeda

CTV.caYemeni army claims major advance in campaign against al QaedaReuters| ADEN (Reuters) - Yemen's army recaptured the last al Qaeda stronghold in Abyan province on Friday, officials and residents said, and victory appeared close for their offensive to drive Islamist militants from towns they seized more than a year ago.Yemen Clashes Kill 40 Al-Qaida Militants in SouthABC Newsall 467 news articles »

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