Al Qaeda, war, hunger, and poverty. Can you imagine all of these threats converging on a nation at the same time? This is exactly what is happening to Yemen in the Middle East.
The Al Qaeda terrorist network has made Yemen a primary base. If they are not stopped, there is fear they could gain strength enough to launch more attacks against the West. Secretary of State Clinton said of the U.S. and Yemen, "We face a common threat from those violent extremists who target civilians without mercy or remorse."
The U.S. sent military aid to help Yemen combat Al Qaeda, but the country is weakened by even greater threats within its borders.
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