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Conference on Yemen opens in London
An international conference to address problems in Yemen opened in London Wednesday (January 27th) hosted by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Yemen is seeking financial assistance to tackle extreme poverty and the growing threat of al-Qaeda, al-Sharq al-Awsat reported. Potential donor countries are concerned about corruption and the government's inability to provide basic services, The National reported Wednesday.
Yemen is looking for "international support to build infrastructure, combat poverty and create jobs, as well as support in combating terrorism," said Yemen's Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi.
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