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9 Missing Foreigners Found Dead in Yemen

Hospital workers had been picnicking; al-Qaeda blamed

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 15, 2009 9:27 AM CDT
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(AP) – Nine missing foreigners, including three children, have been found dead in Yemen today, their bodies mutilated, a security official said. The foreigners, including seven Germans, a Briton, and a South Korean, disappeared Friday while on a picnic in the turbulent northern Saada region. Shepherds roaming the area found some remains near a town known as a hideout for al-Qaeda militants.

The foreigners had been working at a hospital in the region, state news reported. Yemen, the poorest nation in the Middle East, is home to restive tribes, a Shiite rebellion, and a division of al-Qaeda that operates in its remote regions and has often targeted foreigners. A tribal leader in the area blamed al-Qaeda for the abduction and killings.

In this 2008 file photo, Yemeni army soldiers patrol the street in front of the US Embassy after an attack by militants with suspected links to al-Qaeda against the embassy in San'a.
In this 2008 file photo, Yemeni army soldiers patrol the street in front of the US Embassy after an attack by militants with suspected links to al-Qaeda against the embassy in San'a.   (AP Photo)
An armored vehicle patrols Yemen's capital, San'a, today.
An armored vehicle patrols Yemen's capital, San'a, today.   (AP Photo)
In this March 11, 2009, file photo, Yemenis who are accused of orchestrating several attacks on foreigners living in Yemen are seen behind bars in San'a.
In this March 11, 2009, file photo, Yemenis who are accused of orchestrating several attacks on foreigners living in Yemen are seen behind bars in San'a.   (AP Photo)
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godawgs
Jun 15, 2009 7:57 AM CDT
so what do you call left extremist's?
ClingingToHope
Jun 15, 2009 5:44 AM CDT
xomko, you are possibly the stupidest person on the planet. Fascism is not "right wing". Fascism is "political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government" (wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/web...). While it may not be liberalism, it sure isn't democracy, either. Think of this; who wants "an authoritarian hierarchical government"? How about the impostor who wants to circumvent the legislative branch of the government by appointing "czars" who will regulate your life? Can't wait for the "bathroom tissue czar". Bottom line, fascism is left-wing; they want the most government possible. Chairman Barry is a fascist. You are one of his stooges.
kokuaguy
Jun 15, 2009 5:25 AM CDT
Proofreading is good; my apologies, DJM420.

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