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President-elect Joe Biden's pick for secretary of state said the incoming administration will revisit the terrorist designation of Yemen's Houthis and end support to the Saudi-led offensive in the country.
Medics and rescue workers said that military fatalities on the two government and Houthi sides had reached a total of 70 between Saturday and Sunday
Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's pick for national security advisor, tweeted that designating the Iran-aligned Houthis as terrorists would "impede diplomacy critical to end the war".
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies ...
Migrants in Bosnia sleeping rough face up to winter
Temperatures are predicted to drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius in Bosnia, where hundreds of migrants are stranded without shelter.
EU's Borrell says 'possible war crimes' in Ethiopia's Tigray
The EU's foreign policy chief said that "possible war crimes" have been reported in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Who will protect Rohingyas sent to remote, flood-prone island?
Comment: The international community must act now to prevent further atrocities against Rohingya refugees, writes CJ Werleman.
UN calls on US to reverse labelling Houthis 'terrorists'
The UN has urged the US to cancel its decision to classify Yemen's Houthi rebels as "terrorists" to avoid the risk of a famine
Israel to push Biden to limit criticism of UAE
Israel is lobbying the incoming Biden administration to limit US criticism of the Gulf’s human rights record and military actions in Yemen.
Yemen's Houthis defiant as US labels rebels 'terrorists'
Yemen's Houthis were defiant after Washington said it will designate the Iran-backed rebels as terrorists, a last-ditch move under President ...
How Europe's inhumane border is keeping refugees in Africa
Comment: Europe's 'externalisation' policies have essentially pushed its borders deep into Africa, write Tara Ansari Esfahani and Mohammed Harun ...
Yemen's Houthis defiant as aid agencies fear terror label
Yemen's rebel leaders brushed off the designation, while one of the largest aid agencies active in the war-torn country said the move would ...
Defying humanitarian warnings, Pompeo brands Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorists'
The US moved to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terror organisation on Sunday, in a last minute Trump administration move that will only be ...
World leaders are appalled by storming of US Capitol
World leaders condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Explosions rock Saudi military headquarters in Yemen's Abyan
At least two explosions were heard near the Shakra High School building in Abyan, where the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly set up base.
Yemen's Aden airport receives first flight since deadly attack
Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan said the speedy reopening of the airport underscored "the determination of the government to overcome obstacles and face the difficulties" cased by Wednesday's attack.
EU offers aid, urges Bosnia to rebuild migrant camp
The EU's foreign policy chief said Brussels was ready to increase its humanitarian support for Bosnia after Lipa migrant centre burnt ...
2021 could be even worse for the Middle East
Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria are the countries most at risk according to the IRC Emergency Watchlist for 2021.
Ten million children at risk of famine in 2021
Across the world millions are at risk of acute hunger this year.
Yemen's new government: divisions and common ground
A guide on the newly-formed Yemeni government:
Second blast targets ministers at Yemen presidential palace
The second bomb struck Aden’s Al-Ma'asheeq district, where just moments earlier the newly-formed government of Yemen were transferred following ...
Blast at Aden airport kills at least 26
The explosion has killed nearly two dozen people, and that number may climb.
Explosions rock Aden airport as new Yemen government arrives
New Yemeni ministers landing in the temporary capital on Wednesday were met with at least three explosions at Aden International Airport.
Struggling artists bring smiles in war-weary Yemen
The conflict affected everyone and everything in Yemen, and the art scene is no exception.
Yemen has formed a new unity government, forging a joint front against the Houthi rebels.
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