Chaos in Yemen

Shaun Keating Houthi, Yemen

Houthi rebels cling to port city despite 2 weeks of bombs. For more context, click here see our previous story about Houthi rebels. Houthi rebels in Yemen have destabilized its government. They now control almost the entire Western portion of Yemen. After 2 weeks of airstrikes, Saudi Arabia (SA) has gained little. SA may launch a ground offensive in the …

Saudis Bomb Yemen

Shaun Keating Houthi, Yemen

As Yemen nears civil war, Saudi Arabia gets involved. For more context, click here see our previous story about Houthi rebels.   The story on CNN.com Houthis are a minority Shiite Muslim group in Yemen. They have been protesting against their gov’t since 2014. The protesting has turned violent and is close to civil war. Saudi Arabia (SA), bordering Yemen, …

3/16/2015 News Roundup

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014

Terrorist attack in Somalia, Pakistani suicide bombs. Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia Al-Shabaab are Islamic extremists waging jihad in Somalia. Last Thursday, they invaded the Somali president’s home. Somali forces held them off. 4 attackers and 5 soldiers killed. Last month, they called for shopping malls attacks in UK/US. Pakistani Taliban bombs Christian churches The Pakistani Taliban set off two bombs …