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Yemen’s hidden war with al-Qaeda

Since 12 May fierce fighting has been raging in southern Yemen between government forces, backed by US advisers, and Islamist militants allied to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). More than 130 people have reportedly been killed. Largely unseen by the rest of the world, artillery shells are crashing into mountainsides, gunmen are blazing off their AK-47s in the sweltering heat of the open desert and Yemeni air force warplanes are carrying out airstrikes. Further to the east, in the craggy valleys of the Hadhramaut, a missile fired from a CIA unmanned aerial drone recently killed three militants believed to be linked to al-Qaeda. A complicated country So why, three months after its…

Caribbean News

HBO Premieres the Documentary: A Special Day by admin

MIAMI, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — HBO Latin America announced that it will premiere the documentary, A Special Day, this upcoming May 21st at 9 pm, only one day after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, in order to mark the celebration of the 65th edition of the festival. Directed by Gilles Jacob, president of the Cannes Film Festival, and produced by Pyramide Productions and Le Festival de Cannes (The Cannes Film Festival), the documentary presents a tribute to film and its contemporary creators, and follows 35 renowned directors during the day of the Cannes Film Festival’s 60th Anniversary. The film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the organization of the festival, from... Read more »



Business

Amerijet International Initiates Direct Service to Cabo Frio, Brazil

Amerijet International, Inc., announces direct all-cargo freighter service linking the USA, the Southern Caribbean and Southern Brazil.Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 Global cargo transportation provider, Amerijet International, Inc., announces direct all-cargo freighter service linking the USA, the Southern Caribbean and Southern Brazil starting Sunday, May 20th, 2012. …  Read More →


Sports

Would love to see Narine at Lord’s: Dravid – The Hindu

The Hindu Would love to see Narine at Lord's: DravidThe Hindu"I would love to see him bowl at Lord's (where West Indies is playing England in the on-going first Test match). It has been a terrific pleasure to play and watch him bowl in the IPL. Bowlers of that quality and class should be playing Test cricket …Deccan Chargers eject Rajasthan Royals from Indian Premier League – Cricket …bettor.com (blog) all 226 news articles »  Read More →


Entertainment

Sean Paul song spearheads Jamaica’s Olympic campaign – Examiner.com

Sean Paul song spearheads Jamaica's Olympic campaignExaminer.comGrammy Award winning Dancehall superstar, Sean Paul has unveiled a new single sure to rally Jamaica's troops ahead of this summer's Olympic Games in London, England. The internationally acclaimed deejay recently released, Hold On, the third single from ... Read More →


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