House Democrats advance bill to shut down U.S. role in Saudi-Yemen war

A key House panel on Wednesday moved to block any U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, in the first move by the new House Democratic majority to challenge President Trump’s close alliance with Riyadh.

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Arab League: Palestinian issue has ‘reduced’ importance

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abu al-Gheith caused a stir when he stated during a recent television interview that the priority of the Palestinian cause – resisting Israel and pushing for a Palestinian state – has been somewhat ‘reduced,’ before clarifying that ‘it is still a pressing circumstance that we [Arab states] must strive to resist.’

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U.S. strike kills al Qaeda terrorist tied to USS Cole attack

A key al Qaeda operative linked to the planning and execution of the deadly 2000 attack on the American warship USS Cole was killed during a U.S. airstrike in Yemen, military officials confirmed Sunday.

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UN envoy bound for Yemen, Saudi Arabia for Yemen war talks

The United Nations’ envoy for Yemen is heading to the region this weekend to talk with government and rebel leaders as international efforts aimed at ending Yemen’s civil war continue.

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UN to vote Friday to approve advance monitors for Yemen truce

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Friday to endorse a ceasefire agreed by the warring parties in Yemen’s Hodeidah region and authorize an advance U.N. team to begin monitoring the deal, diplomats said.

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Saudi Arabia slams US resolution blaming crown prince for Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia has ‘categorically’ rejected a resolution from the US Senate blaming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and another to end American military support for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen.

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