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Sen. Kerry Introduces New Yemen Bill

Sen. John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a draft bill demanding the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for Yemen.

The bill proposes that Saudi Arabia in particular as well as other Gulf states should play a major role alongside the U.S. in supporting Yemen's government in the face of threats from the Houthi rebels, the separatist factions, and Al-Qaeda.

Source: Al-Watan, Saudi Arabia, February 8, 2010

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