Yemeni troops attack al-Qaida, 26 dead on both sides
Pro-government forces attacked al-Qaida militants in southern Yemen today, killing 15 jihadis but losing 11 of their own troops, security officials said.
Jan 04, 2017, 04:27 AM IST
Yemeni troops seize towns from Al Qaida
Maj. Gen. Ahmed Seif told The Associated Press that troops entered Zinjibar, the capital of Abyan province, and Jaar as al-Qaida militants fled into the mountains under heavy fire and airstrikes.
Aug 14, 2016, 22:00 PM IST
19 dead in bomb attacks on ex-Qaeda bastion in Yemen
The US Navy has several ships nearby, including an amphibious assault vessel, the USS Boxer, and two destroyers.
Jun 27, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
